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Try-a-Trade

Deciding on a future career pathway is not always easy.  Try-A-Trade programs are available through TAFE Institutes to all year 9, 10 11 and 12 students and is a first step for those who have an interest in pursuing a career in the building and construction industry.  The Try-A-Trade program is offered at no cost to students, is fully funded by the Construction Training Fund, and is available to all year 9, 10 11 and 12 students throughout Western Australia.  The program provides students with an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at various trades such as bricklaying, stone masonry, ceramic tiling, solid plastering, wall and ceiling lining, painting and decorating and carpentry in a real trade training environment.

 

Duration and time

Year 10's planning a VET Pathway in upper secondary years will be attending a Brick and Block Try-a-Trade in Term 4 2023.  

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Requirements

Minimum of 12 students and a maximum of 16 students are required for the program to run. Students require steel-capped boots and clear safety glasses whilst attending the course.  The program is not available to students currently enrolled in a construction VET Delivered to Secondary School (VETDSS) qualification or already enrolled in any construction program for the following calendar year.  Students can only undertake one Try-A-Trade while they are in school and are accompanied by a teacher who provides supervision to students on their 3-day course.

Secondary Campus, Wellington Street Northam 96213550

Contact Caroline.Marriott@cewa.edu.au

MB 0428048505

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