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Calling Students in Years 10 and 11

A school-based pre-apprenticeship is a great way for students in Years 11 and 12 to work towards a trade qualification.

This program is fully funded either by the Construction Training Fund or the Department of Training and Workforce Development, so there is no course fee charged to the student. Some schools may charge a training centre fee. Please speak with the respective VET Coordinator for further details. 

Applications for the 2026 school-based pre-apprenticeship program are now closed.

 

52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing

Duration - 1 Year

Qualification awarded - Certificate II in Plumbing

 

Our school-based plumbing pre-apprenticeship is available at the following locations;

Joseph Banks Secondary College - applications are now closed.

John Forrest Secondary College - applications are now closed.

NextGen Skills Forrestfield Campus – Applications will be available through the Construction Training Fund (CTF) - applications are now closed.

NextGen Skills Joondalup Campus - Applications will be available through the Construction Training Fund (CTF) - applications are now closed.

Bunbury Trade Centre – Applications will be available through the Construction Training Fund (CTF) - applications are now closed.

 

52893WA Certificate II in Building & Construction (Pathway – Trades)

Painting and Decorating

Duration - 1 Year

Qualification awarded - Certificate II in Building & Construction (Pathway – Trades)

 

Our school-based painting pre-apprenticeship is available at the following locations;

John Forrest Secondary College - applications are now closed.

NextGen Skills Forrestfield Campus - Applications will be available through the Construction Training Fund (CTF) - applications are now closed.

 

52893WA Certificate II in Building & Construction (Pathway – Trades)

Wall and Ceiling Lining

Duration - 1 year

Applications will be available through the Construction Training Fund (CTF)* - applications are now closed.

 

*Learn more about the CTF Construction Careers Scholarship Program here.

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FAQs

Students must be going into Years 11 or 12 and have a C grade average to be eligible for the program. You must also not have completed any prior VET qualifications.
Students going to Years 11 and 12 must enrol a year prior. For instance, if you want to take this course in 2025, you must enrol in 2024.
Students from any school are welcome to attend any of the school-based pre-apprenticeships and there is no difference in the application process irrespective of whether it is your school or you are a visiting school. Please view the School Based Pre App Fact Sheet for further information. If you have any queries, call 08 9471 6602 or email [email protected].
Students will dedicate one day a week to this program during their school term. Students may choose to do an additional day of work experience during their school holiday.
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.

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