Fee Free Training for NEW Bricklaying Apprentices – Limited Places

CPCC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying Fee Free Vocational Education Cost: $3500    $0 for eligible apprentices* (*participant eligibility criteria apply) FCTA is pleased to announce it is now offering Fee-Free Vocational Training in CPC33020...

Christmas & New Year Holidays – Closing Friday 16/12/2022 & Reopening Monday 9/1/2023

We will be closing on Friday, 16th December 2022 at 12pm and reopening on Monday, 9th January 2023 at 7:30 am. If you require assistance booking apprentices to attend trade school, please call on 8367 5615. We'd like to wish all our employers and students happy and...

Bricklayers in demand | industry news

Bricklayers are in demand, with experts saying the profession enjoys a far greater sense of pride and accomplishment than that of other construction trades. The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation has experienced a 63 per cent increase in the number...

How to Restore Heritage Protected Homes – Workshop

FCTA – Building Careers in partnership with Renewal SA’s Works Program, has developed a one-day workshop to help owners of heritage properties with restoration planning. South Australia is blessed with a variety of heritage-protected character homes. Owning these...

Federal government to extend 50% apprentice wage subsidy | Industry news

The Federal government has decided to extend the 50% apprentice wage subsidy. This scheme saw employers sign up 100,000 new apprentices and trainees in just five months. The Prime Mister is expected to announce the extension today, removing the 100,000 cap and...

Pre-apprenticeship Course Starts 23rd of March 2021

There are multiple junior apprenticeship positions currently available in South Australia. FCTA – Building Careers is running a combined Certificate II in Construction courses for JobTrainer eligible students and TGSS high school students. Contact us to discuss your...

Vale – Connor Musolino – bricklaying’s quiet achiever 31/3/2001 – 17/1/2021

We have trained hundreds of bricklaying apprentices over the last 20 years. One of the joys of being a family run business is seeing our young apprentices complete their training and go out into the world to apply their skills and form their new careers. We see the...

Heritage Trades in high demand | Industry news

The skills of yesteryear are still desperately needed today but a lack of awareness means few people are training for what are often very lucrative careers. Such is the demand that experts say workers can virtually name their price, with many people offered jobs...

Contractors Course Update

Given Consumer Business Services (CBS) decision to increase the number of units required to apply for a contractor’s license, we have made the decision to no longer run our weekend contractor’s course. Tradies are now required to complete 6 units of study. Details of...

Governments COVID ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements’ and Incentives Information

Below is some information on the various initiatives the Federal Government announced last week. This information has been copied from a media release. In South Australia, there are 2 apprenticeship brokers to choose from to sign up a new apprentice or get advice...

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CLARE Kickstart Course commences March 15th

As part of FCTA's ongoing commitment to deliver quality training to regional South Australia, a FREE pre-apprenticeship course will commence in Clare on March 15th. Funded by the Australian Government, and supported by the Department of Further Education, Employment,...

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Whyalla ACCESS course starts Monday 24th January

It's been a difficult process, but we've finally managed to secure a training facility in Whyalla! A Huge thank you to Fiona Hyde at Sundowners Tourist Park for all her help. The facility is located on the corner of Whitehead & Farrel St's. Our trainer, Phil...

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Online Payment of Fees

Online payment via Paypal is now available for apprentices, the link is at the top of the page. Yearly tuition is a low $200 for apprentices, just call Kita on 08 8367 5615 to discuss if you're having any issues paying the full amount. This fee is significantly less...

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Free Pre-apprenticeship Courses at Holden Hill & Davoren Park

NEW COURSE ANNOUNCED: FCTA have a limited number of fully funded pre-apprenticeship places available. Funded by the Australian Government, and supported by the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology, these course are FREE to students,...

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ACCESS Victor Harbor Course Graduates

Our first regional ACCESS course in Victor Harbor has been a great success. SA Works organised a BBQ for the students, and invited some industry contacts down to meet the group. Certificates were issued to the students who had completed an introduction to bricklaying....

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4 Week Introduction to Bricklaying Course REGIONAL

Course Dates: As we have been unable to source a facility in Pt Augusta, the January 17th course is currently on hold while we investigate options. It is possible we may move the location to Whyalla. Please check back for updates. Pt Lincoln commences 14th February...

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CITB Introduction to Decorative Fibrous Plastering Course

FCTA trainer, Warren Baff, has just finished running a one week course, sponsored by the CITB, training tradespeople in Decorative Fibrous Plastering. Fibrous Plastering covers the ornate work you see in some buildings such as ceiling roses, cornices and other...

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Victor Harbor ACCESS Course update

This week FCTA - Building Careers commenced our first ACCESS funded course in Victor Harbor. These courses are fully funded by the Australian Federal Government, and are set up in conjunction with Campbell Page. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of...

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ONSITE assessments for Apprentices

FCTA are able to come onsite and assess your apprentice to reduce their number of trade school visits. Call or email us to arrange a time. Note, we will have a trainer in the Port Lincoln area on Friday Nov 26th, and a Trainer based in Victor Harbor for 4 weeks from...

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RPL in Bricklaying, Tiling & Plastering at NO COST!

FCTA have limited funding for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the Wet Trades. Applicants must have A MINIMUM of 4 years trade experience, and be able to supply evidence of their work. For more information, please download our flyer RPL Information.

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Victor Harbor 4 Week Bricklaying Course

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme is an Australian Government Initiative. Limited places are available for a 4 week short course in Bricklaying. Training is fulltime, and will be held in VICTOR HARBOR. The course commences November 22nd, and will be held...

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KICKSTART Pre-Apprenticeship Course 31st January 2011

NEW COURSE ANNOUNCED: FCTA have a limited number of fully funded pre-apprenticeship places available. Funded by the Australian Government, and supported by the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology, these course are FREE to students,...

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Apply for the Next Pre-Apprenticeship Course

Our next Pre-Apprenticeship Course is scheduled for 31/01/2011. This course is an introduction for people interested in a career in the building industry. The course is full time, for 12 weeks. Places are limited so call us now on 8367 5615 to arrange a time to come...

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