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Build practical skills, gain industry experience and explore pathways into apprenticeships and employment.
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Pre-apprenticeships
Build practical skills and gain hands-on experience before applying for an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Earn while you learn with industry-recognised training and workplace experience.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Start building skills and industry experience while completing secondary school.
Testimonial
"The quality of my training at The Gordon has been excellent. I scored 100% on my final assessment, which reflects how well the program prepared me. The combination of hands-on experience and technical knowledge gave me the confidence and skills I needed to succeed. I’d highly recommend the course to anyone considering plumbing as a career."
Nicholas Callahan – Certificate III Plumbing
What are apprenticeships and traineeships?
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to combine paid work with structured training. Leading to a nationally recognised qualification and valuable industry skills, an apprenticeship or traineeship can set you up for your chosen career.
TAFE apprenticeships and traineeships can be completed part-time or full-time. The Gordon works with employers, apprentices and trainees to customise training to suit specific workplaces through the development of an Individual Training Plan. We also help deliver and assess your training both in the workplace and on-campus at The Gordon.
Every apprentice and trainee must have a business willing to employ them and a Training Contract, organised through a local Apprentice Connect Australia Provider.
Looking to improve your chances of landing an apprenticeship? A pre-apprenticeship can help you build practical skills and gain industry experience before entering the workforce.
Pre-apprenticeships
Get a head start on your trade career.
A pre-apprenticeship gives you the practical skills, industry experience and confidence to stand out to employers and improve your chances of securing an apprenticeship. Available across Building & Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive and Engineering.
School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT)
You can get a head start on your apprenticeship while studying at secondary school with a School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship . You need a business to employ you as an apprentice and your school to provide consent and support. Generally you need to be aged 16 years or over and have completed Year 10.
Find out more about SBATSBAT courses
Visit Apprenticeships | vrqa.vic.gov.aufor detailed information about training types and industries, wages and financial assistance.
Alternate pathways to apprenticeships and traineeships
Our alternate pathways to completing secondary school offer a unique program for Year 10 - Year 12 students, combining trade training and work experience that leads to apprenticeship opportunities.
