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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Gold Coast Trades College is a lighter, brighter and more flexible local alternative to trades and construction training.

Step 1of 8 - Eligibility

Eligibility
About
Education
Citizenship
Requirements
Agreement
Privacy
Declaration

Which course are you applying for?

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Course and qualification code* (Please choose an option)

Are you a Queensland resident?*

You must be a Queensland resident to enrol in this course

Which document are you providing:*

Upload proof of QLD residences* (Drivers’ licence, Bank statement) If uploading a drivers licence, please upload both sides

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Are you aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school?*

You must be at least 15 years of age and no longer in school to enrol in this course

Which document are you providing:*

Upload proof of age* (Birth certificate, Passport)

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Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency?*

You must meet the citizenship requirements to enrol in this course

Which document are you providing:*

Upload proof of citizenship* (Medicare card or Visa. Please upload a coloured copy. Only one form of identification is required)

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Do you hold a certificate III level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training)?*

Please contact our college to discuss your eligibility for funding for this course – 07 5669 9000

Are you currently enrolled in a Certificate III level or High qualification?*

You will need to withdraw from your current qualification to enrol into this course

Gender*

Are you a concession card holder?*

Please upload your concession card or document*

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Contact Details

Home Address

Postal Address

Parent’s or Guardians Contact (If under 18)

Emergency Contact

What is your current employment status?* (Please select one of the below)

Study Reason

Do you consider yourself having a disability, impairment or long term condition?*

Unique Student Identifier

From 1 January 2015, Gold Coast Trades College/Queensland Trades College are unable to issue you with a nationally recognised VET qualification or statement of attainment when you complete your course if you do not have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you have not yet obtained a USI you can apply for it directly at http://www.usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/. Please note that if you would like to specify your gender as ‘other’ you will need to contact the USI Office for assistance.

Enter your Unique Student Identifier (USI)* (if you already have one) or reset your password if you forgot your USI

Have you successfully completed any of the following qualifications?*

  • Bachelor degree or higher degree
  • Advanced diploma or associate diploma
  • Diploma or associate diploma
  • Certificate IV (or advanced certificate/technician)
  • Certificate III (or trade certificate)
  • Certificate II
  • Certificate I
  • Other education (including certificates or overseas qualifications not listed)

Do you give permission for video or photographic images of you/your work to be taken and published?* (Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information on what may be done with videos and images.)

Please rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 in the following areas (1 is low and 5 is high)

My ability to organise my time and resources

My ability to read English

My ability to write English

My ability to speak English

My numeracy/mathematics skills

Do you need assistance because of language, literacy or numeracy issues?*

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?*(Tick all that apply)

Where you born in Australia?*

Do you speak a language other than English at home?*

Please upload your Medicare card* (Please upload a coloured copy. Only one form of identification is required)

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Shirt Allocation

As part of the program all students receive a free Hi-Vis shirt. Please see the style guide below to help you select your size.

Size Half chest (cm) Body length (cm)
S 52 70
M 55 72
L 58 74
XL 61 76
2XL 64 78
3XL 68 80
5XL 76 82

Select your size* (Please choose an option)

Note: While Gold Coast Trades College provides a free Hi-Vis shirt, students will need to provide their own steel cap boots and work shorts.

Please ensure you have the following items:

  • Laptop (with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint installed) Please ensure laptop is fully charged before you arrive.
  • Pen’s (Certificate II in Electrotechnology students require a 4 colour pen)
  • Notepad
  • Scientific calculator (for Certificate II in Electrotechnology students only)
  • Steel cap boots
  • Food for the day (there are cafés and fast food outlets around if you prefer)
  • Water bottle (we have refill stations available around the college)
  • Hat

If you are eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding, you will be required to pay a contribution fee.

Contribution fee amount is listed below.

In assessing your eligibility if we find you are not eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding, we will contact you to discuss your options.

Qualification Code Qualification Description No.of. Units Non-Concession Concession
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation 12 $240 $120
52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing 18 $360 $180
CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction 11 $220 $110
UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) 12 $240 $120

Payment Method*

Under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program, lower-level vocational qualifications may only attract a government subsidy where the training falls within one of 3 restricted circumstances. This program falls into the following category:

Pre-apprenticeship - where the qualification provides basic trade skills to facilitate entry into a traditional apprenticeship relevant to the basic trade skills delivered. These are lower-level qualifications on the Priority Skills List that do not have a certificate III pathway subsidised under the Certificate 3 Guarantee

Justification for Enrolment*

Tick the boxes that best describe your current situation:

Please Read Carefully And Sign The Privacy Statement And Student Declaration

Privacy Notice

Under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College is required to collect personal information about you and to disclose that personal information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER).

Your personal information (including the personal information contained on this enrolment form and your training activity data) may be used or disclosed by Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College for statistical, administrative, regulatory and research purposes. Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College disclose your personal information for these purposes to third parties, including:

  • School –if you are a secondary student undertaking VET, including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship;
  • Employer –if you are enrolled in training paid by your employer;
  • Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies;
  • NCVER;
  • Organisations conducting student surveys; and
  • Researchers.

Personal information disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed for the following purposes:

  • Populating authenticated VET transcripts;
  • Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
  • Pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
  • Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
  • Administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.

You may receive a student survey which may be administered by a government department or NCVER employee, agent or third party contractor or other authorised agencies. Please note you may opt out of the survey at the time of being contacted.

NCVER will collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988(Cth), the National VET Data Policy and all NCVER policies and protocols (including those published on NCVER's website at www.ncver.edu.au).

Student Declaration and Consent*

  • I declare that the information I have provided to the best of my knowledge is true and correct.
  • I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information in accordance with the Privacy Notice above.
  • I have received a copy of the Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College's Student Handbook and I acknowledge it is my responsibility to read, understand and follow the terms and conditions it sets out, and that this does not cancel my rights as applicable according to state and/or federal law.
  • View the Student Handbook HERE.
  • By signing this document, I give permission for Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College to access my Unique Student Identifier for the purpose of my training and if I do not have a USI, I authorise Gold Coast Trades College / Queensland Trades College to apply, pursuant to sub-section 9(2) of the Student Identifiers Act 2014, for a USI on my behalf.
  • I understand the Apprentice Progression Schedule (Quarterly) and will work with the Employer and GCTC/QTC Trainers & Assessors to arrange site visits and attend workshops as required.
  • I am committed to completing the requirements for the Apprenticeship.
  • I understand I need to advise the College of any changes to the details provided in this agreement.
  • I understand if I do not meet progression requirements of this Apprenticeship it may incur cancellation.
  • The Apprentice fees have been explained to me in full.

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