Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s Subsidised Training
The Queensland government is supporting Queenslanders over the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship qualifications. Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry, combining working for an employer and studying at TAFE Queensland, and graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification. Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s was introduced by the Queensland Government to cover the training fees of eligible apprentices studying specific construction-related courses until the completion of their apprenticeship. This initiative supports eligible mature aged Queenslanders to complete an apprenticeship to upskill, reskill or advance their career at no cost. Eligibility Apprentices must commence or recommence in one of the eligible apprenticeships on or after 1 July 2024 but before 30 June 2026 and be 25 years or older when the apprenticeship commences. Some qualifications require apprentices to pay for additional items, for example, the cost of a uniform, personal protective equipment, or other compulsory resources.
Eligible Gold Coast Qualifications UEE32220
Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
MSF30322
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
UEE33020
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
UEE30820
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
CPC32720
Certificate III in Gas Fitting
AHC30921
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
CPC32420
Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32620
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
CPC30120
Certificate III in Shopfitting
Subsidised by the Queensland Government under the Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s incentive. For more information go to: qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/free-construction-apprenticeships
More information: tafeqld.edu.au/apprentices-and-trainees 1300 308 233
Information correct at time of printing July 24, 2025 10:48 AM.
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