Trades

The construction industry affects the lives of every Western Australian. It provides the homes in which we live, recreational facilities, schools and hospitals, and infrastructure for transport, water and electricity supply and telecommunications. The construction industry is an integral part of the Western Australian economy and is closely linked to other industries such as manufacturing and finance.

A qualification in construction trades will lay the foundations for a very exciting, respected and well-paid career that can be used in many countries around the world (ideal for those who wish to travel and work).

Construction trades students will conduct their training at our state-of-the-art trades training facility, Trades North at Clarkson. This has been designed to include dedicated training workshops and open spaces integrating each trade in a real world environment ensuring students are exposed to different disciplines and learn to work collaboratively on projects.

Why study Trades at West Coast?

• The new trades training centre in Clarkson provides training for bricklaying, plastering, tiling, carpentry, joinery, engineering and electrical trades.
• West Coast provides well equipped workshop facilities simulating current industry practices in a safe learning environment.
• Lecturers liaise closely with industry partners to ensure West Coast delivers up to date nationally recognised training.
• Industry partners contact us when looking to take on apprentices; employers value the ability of students to carry out tasks that they have learned through the practical training offered.
• Courses are highly practical, but also include theory-based learning.
• A relaxed classroom environment with open discussions and the use of the latest resources to make classes more interesting.
• West Coast now offers a ‘one stop shop’ – training students from pre-apprenticeship through to apprenticeship.

Courses to be run in 2012

* indicates these courses are not available in Semester 2, 2012

Courses	Career Opportunities
* WB25 School to Apprenticeship Link (Family of Trades / Metals) Certificate I in Engineering	This course allows you to begin your trade career while still at school, allowing you to complete your apprenticeship sooner.
* WA56 Certificate I in General Construction (Pre App / Family of Mortar Trades)	Provides you with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship to become a bricklayer/blocklayer, carpenter and joiner, or painter and decorator, or a traineeship in construction.
* WA18 Certificate I in Engineering (Pre App / Electrical)	Provides you with the opportunity to become a trades assistant or gain an apprenticeship in the metals and electrical engineering sector.
* WA21 Certificate I in Engineering (Pre App / Fabrication - Light)	Provides you with the opportunity to become a trades assistant or gain an apprenticeship in one of the following trades within the metals and engineering sector: Fabrication – Heavy (Boilermaker), Light (Sheetmetal), Welder or Heavy/Welder.
WA47 Certificate II in Engineering (Pre App / Fabrication - Light)	Provides you with the opportunity to become a trades assistant or gain an apprenticeship in one of the following trades within the metals and engineering sector: Fabrication – Heavy (Boilermaker), Light (Sheetmetal), Welder or Heavy/Welder.
WA46 Certificate II in Engineering (Pre App / Fabrication - Heavy)	The successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a trades assistant or gain an apprenticeship in one of the following trades within the metals and engineering sector: Fabrication -Heavy (Boilermaker), Light (Sheet metal), Welder or Heavy/Welder trade. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice or trainee before you can commence apprenticeship training.
* WB28 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Pre App / Electrical)	Provides you with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship to become an electrician.
* W569 Certificate II in General Construction (Traineeship)	Provides you with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the building trade.
WB43 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Pre App / Carpentry)	Provides you with the opportunity to take up an apprenticeship in carpentry.
WB44 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Pre App / Bricklaying & Blocklaying)	Provides you with the opportunity to take up an apprenticeship in brick and blocklaying.
WB45 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Pre App / Solid Plastering)	Provides you with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the building trade.
WB46 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Pre App / Wall and Floor Tiling)	Provides you with the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in the building trade.
W577 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying (Apprenticeship)	Provides you with the opportunity to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
D409 Certificate III in Carpentry  and Joinery	Provides you with the opportunity to work as a carpenter.
W586 Certificate III in Solid Plastering (Apprenticeship)	Provides you with the opportunity to work as a plasterer-solid.
W589 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (Apprenticeship)	Provides you with the opportunity to work as a tiler.
W431 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (Apprenticeship)	Provides you with the opportunity to work in the electrical servicing industry.
WT76 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade Heavy) (Apprenticeship)	This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in the engineering fabrication industry.
WT77 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade Heavy / Welding) (Apprenticeship)	This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in the engineering fabrication industry.
WT78 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade Light) (Apprenticeship)	This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in the engineering fabrication industry.
WT91 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade Welding) (Apprenticeship)	This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in the engineering fabrication industry.

Contact: 08 9233 1800