Year 12 Trade Ready
Fully funded Trade Ready program for year 12 students, where you try the trades, learn work-ready skills and go onsite with industry partners.
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Overview
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
Testimonials
KeyBuild Services
The Year 12 Trade Ready program has helped us connect with motivated, work-ready students with a clear understanding of trade expectations and the right attitude and foundational skills. It’s a great program for both students and employers, as we’ve found it to be an excellent pathway for identifying future apprentices and building a skilled workforce.
Dan Draper
General Manager Urban
We’ve found the Year 12 Trade Ready program to be an excellent pathway for bringing enthusiastic young talent into our business. The students we’ve welcomed through the program consistently demonstrate confidence, capability, and a solid understanding of workplace expectations. Partnering with this program has been highly rewarding and provides a meaningful way to support the next generation entering the civil construction industry.
Cairns Woodworkers Guild
The young adults we met last year were actively enthused and engaged in the process. They all were great fun to meet and very respectful of us old termites creating sawdust in the workshop. They were enthusiastic learners, and completely immersed themselves without exception in learning some basic skills, listened to advice and guidance most respectively whilst having fun , it was a most enjoyable experience for us as a Guild and gave us confidence in the younger generation represented here.
Skyla
Trade Ready Graduate
You learn what you're going to deal with for the rest of your life. Doing the program has helped me realise it's exactly what I want to do and it's got me a job and helped me achieve that.
