Start Your Journey in Engineering and Metals Trades
For Applicants:
Start Your Journey in Engineering and Metals Trades
Program Highlights
- Location: TAFE Queensland, Acacia Ridge Campus
- Dates: February 3, 2025 – April 11, 2025
- Earn While You Learn: Paid award rates for the full 10 weeks
- Certification: Gain a Certificate I in Engineering
- Hands-On Work Experience: Connect with local employers and build skills directly in the industry
- Pathway to Apprenticeship: Successful completion can lead to apprenticeship opportunities
Eligibility
Our program supports individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially those who identify as:
- Women
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disabilities
- Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals
Applicants aged 15+ who have left school, have not previously completed a Certificate I in Engineering, and meet apprenticeship eligibility in Queensland are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
The program provides all necessary PPE, dedicated support, and mentoring. With practical training, classroom learning, and industry experience, you’ll gain confidence and skills to pursue a successful career in the trades.
Ready to start your engineering journey?
For Employers:
Host a Pre-Apprenticeship Candidate and Build Future Talent
Why Host a Candidate?
Partnering with Ai Group and TAFE Queensland to host a pre-apprenticeship candidate offers businesses the chance to shape and support future engineering tradespeople while gaining valuable assistance on-site. By hosting, you’re not only helping bridge skills gaps in the industry but also directly contributing to the development of local talent.
Benefits of Hosting
- Access to Motivated Individuals: Our candidates will be eager to learn, with diverse backgrounds that will enrich the workplace.
- Cost-Effective Talent Pipeline: Hosting a candidate allows you to assess potential apprentices for your team in a real-world environment
- Increased Visibility: Your company will be highlighted as a supportive and inclusive employer within the community
- Strengthen Your Workforce: Build relationships with motivated, hands-on individuals looking to join the engineering industry
Join us in supporting a skilled and diverse workforce in Brisbane and Ipswich.
