Apprenticeship and traineeship course guide Gold Coast
Why employers choose TAFE Queensland Experience With more than 140 years’ training experience, a TAFE Queensland qualification is trusted and valued by industry.
Employer satisfaction As a multi award-winning training provider with close to 92%* employer satisfaction rating, TAFE Queensland continues to deliver outstanding results for both students and employers.
Flexible We offer training to suit the needs of the employer, including workplace, drop-in days, block training, day release and mixed mode delivery.
Recruitment service – getting started 1 Contact TAFE Queensland to assist in finding you an apprentice: recruitment.goldcoast@ tafeqld.edu.au 2 Choose TAFE Queensland as the training provider for your apprentice. 3 Sign the training contract with your apprentice.
Industry relevant training Our training programs are contemporary, developed in consultation with industry and delivered by teachers with extensive hands-on experience.
Customised training solutions TAFE Queensland works with employers to develop tailored training packages, including accredited and non-accredited skillsets, short courses and certified qualifications according to their unique training needs.
Facilities Our purpose-built training centres ensure apprentices and trainees receive hands-on training using the latest equipment, tools and practices.
*Employer satisfaction with the quality of training, sourced from the TAFE Queensland’s Annual Quality Indicator Learner Engagement and Employer Satisfaction (AQILEES) Survey 2022.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships Apprenticeships and traineeships combine paid work with structured training to gain a qualification. At TAFE Queensland, we work with your employer to help you successfully gain competence in a trade (apprenticeship) or a vocational area (traineeship).
Four easy steps to become an apprentice or trainee
Upon completion, you may find yourself in a great place to keep working, go on to future study or even start your own business!
2 Find an employer
Did you know you can start an apprenticeship or traineeship during high school, after school or if you’ve been in the workforce for a long time? Traineeships vary in length from six months to three years, while apprenticeships generally take three to four years to complete. TAFE Queensland will assist you and your employer to get started and will provide ongoing support every step of the way!
1 Choose the right apprenticeship or traineeship • Think about what you enjoy doing and what your interests are. • Speak to your family, friends or your school career counsellor or guidance officer. • Get the facts at apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au
You can be employed directly by a business. The business will pay your wages and train you with the support of a training organisation. To find an employer: • Contact businesses in person, make phone calls, send personalised emails or letters. • Search for jobs on websites: workforceaustralia.gov.au, seek.com.au and careerone.com.au • Using your personal networks – talk to family and friends to see if they know anyone who could employ you as an apprentice or trainee. • Contact a Workforce Australia provider, these are people who can help, prepare you for, and find a job: visit workforceaustralia.gov.au • You can be employed by a group training organisation who will place you with different businesses to gain on-the-job experience, pay your wage and organise your training. To find a group training organisation visit desbt.qld.gov.au/training/employers/gto • TAFE Queensland have Vocational Placement Coordinators to assist the pre-vocational certificate II graduates through the vocational placement or work experience process.
3 Choose your training partners • Work with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network: They will work with you and your employer at this stage to help you complete the training contract. • Choose a training organisation: You and your employer will choose a training organisation (TAFE) who will work with you throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship. Visit the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network at australianapprenticeships. gov.au for more information.
4 Get started • Complete your paperwork: Speak to your employer and your training organisation to complete your paperwork and develop your training plan. • Use the probationary period: Probation is a period when the apprentice or trainee works and trains with an employer before each decides whether to continue.
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Our facilities Step into our purpose-built facilities where you will use the same tools and equipment used in industry. Put your theory into practice straight away in our salons, training restaurant and trades workshops. Develop your skills, ability, and confidence and gain the practical experience you need to graduate job-ready. For more information visit tafeqld.edu.au/facilities
Purpose-built marine campus equipped with separate fiberglass chambers and spraypainting booths
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Custom-built carpentry building including elevated working at heights training area
Live service venues including Green Fields Bar + Restaurant, Seedpod Café and Nature’s Escape Hair & Beauty salons
Specialised clinical labs boasting a 64 bed simulated hospital environment
Multi-level plumbing tower simulating the complexities of a residential or commercial multilevel dwelling
Support services Everyone’s journey is different and sometimes you need some extra support. We’re here to help. Free and confidential support services are available to all students. tafeqld.edu.au/student-support-services Learning skills
Disability support
Provided by specialised teachers, get support in exam preparation, assignment writing, time management, making presentations, study skills, language, literacy and numeracy support and general study skills.
Disability support is available which may include individualised planning and advice to help you succeed in your studies. This support may include identifying specialised equipment, access to assistance and teacher liaison.
Library
Indigenous student support
You will have access to a range of online and hard copy resources at our libraries located at our Ashmore, Coomera and Southport campuses.
An Indigenous Student Support Officer is available to assist you and support you during your studies.
Internet/wifi
Career café
You will have access to TAFE Queensland’s WiFi and student computers with internet access across all of our campuses. Robina campus also offers the flexibility of being a ‘Bring your own device’ (BYOD) campus.
Held each year, the session will give you the opportunity to meet with Universities, Defence and the Police Service and major employers to discuss your next steps in education and employment.
Facilities
Employment officer
All campuses are either located within walking distance to food and beverage outlets or have an on-site cafeteria. Our campuses are close to public transport or parking is available for no or minimal charge.
We have an employment expert who can help match you to a job opportunity as they become available. The position works closely with our other student services to help guide and support you as you seek employment.
Online support
Student counselling
Access to TAFE Queensland learning support and resources including Studiosity. Through Studiosity, you can chat online to expert tutors who can help you with your studies. Studiosity is available for students studying qualifications certificate III and above.
Free and confidential counselling is available to assist and support you with career guidance and personal, study or work-related issues.
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Ashmore
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Automotive Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology AUR31520
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology AUR30320
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR31120
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR30620
Building and construction Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying CPC33020
Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220
Certificate III in Gas Fitting CPC32720
Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing CPC32620
Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30120
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Ashmore
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Business Certificate III in Business (Business Administration) (Medical Administration) BSB30120
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Online
Carpentry and joinery Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322
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Ashmore
Child Care Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
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Southport
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Electrotechnology Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration UEE32220
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting UEE33020
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820
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Ashmore
B
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Ashmore
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Ashmore
Engineering Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding, Fabrication, Sheetmetal)
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Ashmore
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Ashmore
MEM31922
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining) MEM30219
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Hair and beauty Certificate III in Barbering SHB30516
Certificate III in Hairdressing SHB30416
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121
Health Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) CHC33021
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Southport
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Southport
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Ashmore
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Ashmore
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Ashmore
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Robina
Horticulture Certificate III in Landscape Construction AHC30921
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens AHC31021
Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422
Hospitality and cookery Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821
Certificate III in Hospitality
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SIT30622
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Robina
Maritime Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
Coomera Marine and Ashmore
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AUR30520
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
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MEM30719
Certificate IV in Engineering>
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Coomera Marine and Ashmore
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MEM40119
Coomera Marine and Ashmore
Painting and decorating Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
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CPC30620
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Ashmore
> Must be a tradesperson prior to commencing training. Funded by the Queensland Government under the User Choice Program. For more information go to: desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/userchoice. Eligibility requirements apply.
Delivery modes B
Block training: Training is delivered in study blocks from three days to six weeks at our training facilities.
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Day release: Training is scheduled one day a week at our training facility.
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Drop in day: Students can drop in to campus to train with a teacher. Please contact us to enquire about available days.
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Online: May include access to online elements such as learning materials as well as practical training, and for some courses classes or training may be via video or web conferencing programs.
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Workplace: Students are trained and assessed by our workplace training officers in their own workplace.
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Ashmore Trade Training Centre Corner of Heeb Street and Benowa Road Ashmore QLD 4214 Coomera Creative 198 Foxwell Road Coomera QLD 4209 Coomera Marine 198 Foxwell Road Coomera QLD 4209 Robina 94 Laver Drive Robina QLD 4226 Southport 91–99 Scarborough Street Southport QLD 4215
1300 308 233 | tafeqld.edu.au RTO 0275 | CRICOS 03020E | HEP PRV13003 The information contained in this guide is correct at time of printing, October 2023. For the most up-to-date information refer to our website at tafeqld.edu.au
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