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Are you looking to quickly extend your knowledge in a targeted area?

If you are an existing worker in the building and construction industry learning new and important skills will help you to further your career in construction.

The Short Courses program provides funding to assist with upskilling and cross skilling existing workers in the building and construction industry. Short Courses are individual competencies and skills sets designed to provide flexible solutions to workers wanting to update their skills and knowledge in specific and targeted areas.

FAQ

What is a bootcamp training program?

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp Programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.

It depends on the course and the structure, but generally between 3 – 10 weeks.

Yes, depending on which bootcamp course you undertake, you will receive either a level I or II Certificate.

Yes,

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp Programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.

Yes, depending on which bootcamp course you undertake, you will receive either a level I or II Certificate.

Yes,

No you do not require an employer.

No, while it will help you gain valuable skills and knowledge, we can not guarantee that you will get a job. It will certainly increase your chances though.

You must be a minimum of 15 years old to undertake one of our bootcamp courses.

No, we currenlty do not have this as an option.

Yes, Certificate 3 Guarantee funding is available to eligible participants.

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Gold Coast Trades College has been dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled professionals for over 20 years now.

With a focus on hands-on learning, industry-relevant qualifications and quality, no “corner cutting” training , GCTC lead the way for our apprentices to become reputable, confident, and industry-ready tradesmen & tradeswomen.

Our flexible training structure, developed specifically to suit the demands of the Trades industry, is backed by experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships. Our wonderful team provides a supportive environment for students to grow, learn, and advance their careers, making it a trusted choice for trades-based education in Queensland. 

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CSQ Eligibility requirements

1. Are you an Australian or New Zealand Citizen OR permanent resident OR A Visa holder with permission to work and study in Australia?

You are not eligible for CSQ funding please select the Fee for Service course/ticket type

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2. Are you an employee or self employed worker, substantially engaged, in the Queensland residential building and construction industry doing:

  • Construction, renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings
  • Installation services for interiors of residential and commercial buildings in associated trades; electrical, plumbing, flooring etc
  • Works on a CSQ designated Major Project – construction of infrastructure?

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Are you an employee or self-employed workers, substantially engaged, in the Queensland civil construction industry doing:

  • Land development and site preparation for the purpose of construction
  • Works for civil infrastructure
  • Works on a CSQ designated Major Project – construction of infrastructure?

You are not eligible for CSQ funding please select the Fee for Service course/ticket type

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