Looking for an apprenticeship? Many employers seek out apprentices who have completed a Pre-apprenticeship course. The Certificate II in Construction (CPC20112) offers an introduction to bricklaying, tiling, plastering, concreting and scaffold. It gets students work ready, and gives them an advantage over other people applying for apprenticeships. The course runs for 10 weeks, Monday – Friday 8am – 3:30pm at 15 Jacobsen Crs Holden Hill. Call us to arrange an interview on 83675615 or email admin@fcta.com.au.
FCTA – Building Careers has strong ties to the industry, with many employers contacting us directly for recommendations. The course sets out to develop hands on skills in the trade, as well an instilling the importance of punctuality, following directions, and a good work ethic.
The building industry is Australia’s third largest industry, behind only mining and finance, and produces around 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in value added terms. It comprises over 330,000 businesses nationwide and directly employs over one million people (around 9% of the total workforce). It produces the buildings and infrastructure that are essential to the operation of all other industries, adds to the wealth and capital stock of the nation and underpins the productivity improvements that are necessary to support our future prosperity and incomes.
The course is funded by WorkReady for eligible applicants, visit http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility for more information. This is a STL course, that is also funded under the TGSS scheme. For ineligible applicants a payment plan can be arranged.