Apprenticeships and traineeships
Want a hands-on and practical qualification? Need more job skills? Thinking about a career change?
Enjoy the benefits when you do an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Make money while you learn new skills and knowledge. Increase your long-term potential for employment. Enjoy a probation period of 30-90 days to make sure you have made the right decision. And when you've completed your training, travel while your skills earn you money.
"Gold Coast Institute of TAFE has been a fantastic, convenient and flexible option for me. I have been able to work through the theory at my own pace, and haven't been held up by slower learners. We have access to teachers in the computer lab if we need them, but I have been able to do my study without too much guidance from the teachers. I think this self-paced computer study is the way of future and more people should be introduced to this." Steven Boyett - Apprentice
Apprenticeships and traineeships
School students
Train with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Eligibility
Fees, discounts and student loans
Start dates
Are you an employer?
Contact us
Apprenticeship and traineeships
When you do an apprenticeship or traineeship you can work and earn money while training towards a nationally recognised qualification. An apprenticeship or traineeship can take twelve months to four years to complete. The Queensland Government has created an internet gateway site on the existing Apprenticeships Info website to assist with providing apprenticeships information.
School students
Gain a qualification while you finish high school. Increase your job opportunities and complete an apprenticeship or traineeship through Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
When you complete an apprenticeship or traineeship while you're still at school, you can gain credit points towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Ask your school guidance officer for more information.
If you are already working part-time and like your job, why not ask your employer to consider putting you through a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
If you are interested in a particular industry, why not arrange work experience through your school guidance officer or VET coordinator? If you enjoy the work experience and gain employment in the industry, check with your employer to see if they might put you through a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
TIP: Group training companies such as On Q, Group Training Australia Gold Coast, Biga, Electrogroup and All Trades Brisbane can assist you with completing an apprenticeship while you're still at school. SCISCO, amongst many other support services they offer school students, also coordinates school-based apprenticeships.
Ask your school guidance officer or VET coordinator for more information on completing an apprenticeship and traineeship through Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
Train with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Receive a nationally recognised qualification when you do your training with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE. As a Supervised Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) we deliver training towards qualifications in business, retail, hospitality, information technology, aged care work, community and children's services, horticulture, automotive, boatbuilding, marine, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrotechnology, engineering or furniture making.
At Gold Coast Institute of TAFE you can enjoy modern facilities and resources, quality training and teaching staff that are industry-qualified, professional, experienced and give expert instruction.
All apprenticeships and traineeships can be completed on a part-time basis.
If you are employed full-time or part-time, we can tailor your training to suit the needs of your employer.
For a complete list of courses as well as the course coordinator contact numbers for more information download our scope of registration.
Eligibility
To be accepted into training towards an apprenticeship or traineeship:
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You must already be employed on a full-time or part-time basis
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If you are changing careers, are a new school leaver or a school student, attend one of our pre-vocational classes or Certificate II courses that prepares people with the skills required in apprenticeship or traineeship areas. Pre-vocational to certificate courses are available in a variety of trades.
Fees, discounts and student loans
The fee varies for each apprenticeship or traineeship. A discount may be available. Conditions apply. Contact the course coordinator for more detail.
If your training costs $500 or more you are eligible to pay your fees off while you train. Visit the Student fee payment plan page for more detail and to apply.
If you are a school student check with your school guidance officer for more detail about fees.
Start dates
For some apprenticeships and traineeships, training can start at any time. Some apprenticeships and traineeships have specific start dates. Contact the course coordinator for more detail.
Are you an employer?
As an employer you can now:
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Recruit the apprentice or trainee
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Select the training provider
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Decide on the training program
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Negotiate on the way training is delivered to suit your requirements. Conditions apply.
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Gold Coast Institute of TAFE provides quality training through modern facilities and resources that will give your staff and hence your business that competitive edge
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Individual units or competencies and/or complete Certificate courses are offered with industry-qualified, professional and experienced staff providing expert instruction
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE offers employers:
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Dedicated service to your business and industry requirements
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Highly qualified teachers and trainers
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The latest technology in training aids
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Flexible modes of study in the delivery of your training, which means you set the training pace. Conditions apply.
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The ability to look after training needs for all your staff
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Assistance in the skills recognition process
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Insights into the training needs of your business
The Gold Coast Institute of TAFE is dedicated to establishing a training plan for your trainee or apprentice which meets the individual needs of your business. Your customised training plan may include:
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On the job training by a qualified workplace assessor
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Face to face classroom delivery on a block release or day release basis
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Self-paced learning packages aided by telephone tutorial support
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A blended combination of all of the above
The first step in employing an apprentice or trainee is to:
1. Contact a local New Apprenticeship Centre. They are there to assist the employer in completing the training contract, information on which Registered Training Provider delivers training in the area of employment and incentives for employers. For more information on your local New Apprenticeship Centres, please visit www.nacinfo.com.au.
2. Your next step is to nominate Gold Coast Institute of TAFE as your preferred training organisation.
Contact us
Contact course coordinators for more information. For course coordinator contact numbers download our scope of registration.
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