At Gold Coast Trades College, trades training isn’t just something we offer — it’s what we specialise in.
We deliver apprenticeship training across multiple high-demand trade industries, and everything we do is built around the realities of the construction and trades sector.
We understand that:
That’s why our training model is designed with flexibility in mind. We work closely with apprentices and employers to ensure training aligns with real workplace demands — not the other way around.
Our programs are structured to:
We partner with employers to ensure apprentices develop the skills, confidence and work ethic required to succeed long-term in the industry.
When choosing an RTO to support your apprenticeship journey, choose a college that understands trades, speaks the language of industry, and is committed to producing work-ready tradespeople.
Choose Gold Coast Trades College.
GCTC can help you with finding and taking on an apprentice. Please call Shona or Tom on 07 5669 9000 to find out more about our candidates.
Why choose between working and studying when you can do both?
With an Australian Apprenticeship, you’ll get:
You’ll be building skills on the tools, learning the theory behind the trade, and earning a wage — the best of both worlds.
An apprenticeship is a partnership between you, your employer and GCTC.
Over 2–4 years (full-time) or via part-time options, you’ll:
We keep it practical, supportive and tailored to your goals.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) let you kickstart your trade career while finishing Years 10–12.
You can:
It’s the ultimate head start for young people keen to get on the tools.
