Construction Traineeship

Career Employment Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 16,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate I in Construction training

Paid traineeship

PPE provided

Life skills support

Resume & interview prep

Job summary

Career Employment Australia Ltd is offering a paid traineeship in Queensland that combines Certificate I in Construction with on-site work. Trainees will gain a White Card and practical site experience while receiving wrap-around support including PPE, life skills, resume writing, and interview preparation.

The program runs for 21 weeks at 38 hours per week, with wage rates set according to the National Training Wage Award.

Qualifications

• Age 15+ and no longer at school.
• Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder.
• Queensland resident eligible for SQW funding.
• Unemployed or underemployed or facing barriers to employment.
• Reliable transport to access work sites.

Responsibilities

• Work on real projects while earning a wage.
• Develop teamwork, communication and job prep skills.
• Complete 21 weeks of training concurrently with paid work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate I in Construction

Job description

Earn while you learn! Each trainee will be involved in community-based construction projects and will have the opportunity to gain a Certificate I in Construction qualification including White Card. This qualification is a pathway to employment in carpentry and associated trades. It can also be a pathway to an apprenticeship.

Pay rates are in accordance with the National Training Wage Award and are calculated on your highest school level completed and the number of years you’ve been out of school.

As a trainee, you will have the chance to work on real projects. You will also have the opportunity to develop your teamwork, communication skills, confidence-building, and job prep skills as you will work alongside other trainees.

At the end of your traineeship, you will have gained valuable experience and be ready to take on an apprenticeship within the construction industry. Whether you want to become a joiner, builder, or project

What We Offer:

• Study Certificate I in Construction combined with classroom theory whilst getting paid.
• This program includes wrap-around support including PPE, life skills, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• All safety equipment and uniform provided.
• Full time employment (38hrs per week) for 21 weeks.
• Be a Queensland resident eligible for Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) funding.
• Be unemployed, underemployed, or facing barriers to sustainable employment.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an eligible visa.
• Be aged 15 years+ and no longer at school.
• Have reliable transport to access work sites.
• NOT previously have completed a Certificate I in Construction.
• Be motivated and ready to commit to full attendance of the 21 week project whilst undertaking a Certificate I in Construction.
• Holding either a drivers licence or a learners licence would be an advantage for gaining employment.

About the organisation

Career Employment Australia Ltd (CEA) is a not for profit community based organisation which has been delivering funded entry level training to disadvantaged groups for over 40 years. CEA delivers vocational education and training which supports young people, families and the wider community. This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

Wage range is $11.38 to $23.10 per hour depending on age and last year at school.