Take the First Step to Getting an Apprenticeship!
Full-time pre-apprenticeships are perfect for school leavers and career changers as it gives you an insight into the industry before you commit to a trade.
We offer the following full-time pre-apprenticeships;
- 52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing
- 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades)
Course duration
11 weeks including on-campus training and on-the job experience
Fees and Rebates
Plumbing - 2026 fees and details available here
Plumbing Course Units:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- ASBWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry
- AW866 Work Practice Coordination Module 1 (Placement arranged)
- CPCPCM2041 Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
- CPCPCM2039 Carry out interactive workplace communications
- CPCPCM2054 Carry out simple concreting and rendering
- HLTAID011 Provide basic emergency life support
- CPCPCM2045 Handle and store plumbing materials
- CPCPCM2046 Use plumbing hand and power tools
- AW867 Work Practice Coordination Module 2
- CPCPCM2048 Cut and join sheet metal
- CPCPCM2047 Carry out levelling
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCPCM2055 Work safely on roofs
- AW868 Work Practice Coordination Module 3
- CPCPCM2049 Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM2052 Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
- CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
- AW869 Work Practice Coordination Module 4
- 150+ Hours of Work Placement
Painting - 2026 fees and details available here
Painting Course Units:
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- ASBWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCPD2013 Remove and replace doors and door and window components
- CPCCPD2011 Handle painting and decorating materials
- CPCCPD2012 Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
- AW866 Work Practice Coordination Module 1 (Placement arranged)
- AW867 Work Practice Coordination Module 2 (Commenced)
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCPB3026 Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
- AW868 Work Practice Coordination Module 3 (Mid-point)
- CPCCOM2001 Read and Interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- AW869 Work Practice Coordination Module 4 (Completed)
- 150+ Hours of Work Placement
2026 Intake dates for Plumbing
Forrestfield Campus (3/271 Berkshire Road, Forrestfield WA 6058)
Term 1 – 2 February 2026 – 2 April 2026 - CLICK HERE
Term 2 – 20 April 2026 – 3 July 2026 - CLICK HERE
2026 Intake dates for Painting offered as Building and Construction (pathway trades)
Forrestfield Campus (3/271 Berkshire Road, Forrestfield WA 6058)
Term 1 - 2 February 2026 – 2 April 2026 - Click Here
Term 2 - 20 April 2026 - 3 July 2026 - Click Here
Joondalup Campus (8 Elcar Lane, Joondalup WA 6027)
Term 2 – 20 April 2026 – 3 July 2026 - CLICK HERE
Construction Training Fund (CTF) pre-apprenticeship rebate
After successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship, students may be eligible to claim a *$500 rebate from CTF. Follow this link for further information.
*Please note this rebate must be claimed directly from CTF and is not claimed through NextGen Skills.
For further enquiries, email [email protected].
Already completed a pre-apprenticeship?
How we support you:
- We assist you with your work experience.
- You will also gain interpersonal skills to thrive in a new working environment.
- We ensure you are well looked after by our trainers and field officers.
With the half-price training fees for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship currently on as part of the WA Recovery Plan and the Lower Fees, Local Skills Initiative, there is no better time to start a career in the construction industry.
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