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Are you currently in Year 12 and looking for a career in the Construction Industry?
Our Year 12 Trade Ready Program may be for you – Limited spaces available!
In conjunction with MRAEL and fully CSQ Funded , our Year 12 Trade Ready programs are designed to upskill and transition Year 12 students from school into employment within the construction industry.
Learn with real tools in a safe training environment and build confidence and work habits employers expect. The program runs for one day a week for 15 weeks followed by 114-120 hours of structured workplace learning.
Year 12 Trade Ready Program Locations
- Toowoomba
- Brendale
- Gold Coast North
- Gold Coast South
- Meadowbrook
- Sunshine Coast
- Bundaberg
- Townsville
- Cairns
Skill Set Training
- RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
- RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
Lifeskills Training
- Financial Literacy
- Workplace Fitness
- Nutrition
- Interpersonal skills
- Personal development
- Employability skills
Host Employer Presentations
Meet Host Employers, ask them questions and build your industry knowledge.
Ongoing Mentoring and Support
Each Trade Ready program has a designated Project Officer who will get to know you and support you while you transition from school into industry.
Structured Workplace Learning
114-120 hours of structured workplace learning provides direct exposure to a variety of construction trades and professions to ensure you are making an informed decision around your Trade Pathway.
Why Choose Australian Trade Training College
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) we work with schools across South East Queensland and deliver high-quality, blended – face-to-face training to students like you.
Eligibility Requirements
- Current Year 12 School Student
- White Card or ability to obtain
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
- Students require their own laptops
- Queensland resident with Australian or New Zealand citizenship
- Driver’s licence preferable
