Construction Trades
With the release of the government’s 2020 housing plan in October 2009, employers - both large and small – will be on the look-out for skilled trade’s people. In general construction, apprentices are involved in building residential or commercial structures, including the fit out and finishing. The long term goal of the Social Housing Taskforce set up to implement this plan is affordable housing for all Western Australian’s. The West Coast Institute of Training is expanding its innovative trades-based training to ensure skilled tradespeople are available to meet this challenge.
A qualification in a construction trade 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 graduates will be on a pathway to gaining trade qualifications in an industry which offers many opportunities, as well as diverse roles from tradesperson to architect.
Why study Construction Trades at West Coast?
- 2011 will see the opening of a new trades training centre in Clarkson that will provide 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.
Contact: 08 9233 1800
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