“ TRY-A-TRADE” PROGRAM - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY / WA L L AND CEILING FIXING

Course Description

This one week intensive course is designed to encourage the development of basic carpentry and joinery, and wall and ceiling fixing skills for secondary students interested in a career in the building and construction industry.

Projects can be undertaken within the school as part of the program, such as building a mobile lined timber wall partition. This helps create future interest in construction trades and provides schools with added value.

Further options like School Apprenticeship Links (SAL), Preapprenticeships and apprenticeships are discussed during the program.

Duration

5 days, 9.00am – 3.00pm

Guide to Costs

This program is fully funded by the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF), and there are no tuition or material fees for secondary students.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Year 9, 10 and 11 students who are interested in employment in the construction industry. A teacher or assistant must be available to support the program during the week.

Courses can accommodate between 12 – 15 students. Courses can be tailored to different groups.

Essential Student Resources

All students are expected to wear safety boots and appropriate clothing. All other PPE is provided.

Program Delivery/Dates

Senior school staff should contact our Course Co-ordinator for Course availability, over the calendar year.
Ph: 9599 8625 Fax: 9599 8700.