[QLD] Free Construction Apprenticeships for over 25's @ TAFE QLD & CQ University

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StingyShopper on 21/06/2024 - 08:30 qld.gov.au (4231 clicks)
Last edited 21/06/2024 - 12:38 by 1 other user

Just announced, free construction apprenticeships for various trades (listed through the link) for over 25's.

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s covers the cost of your training when you choose an eligible construction-related apprenticeship and study with TAFE Queensland or CQUniversity.

Commences July 1st, save between $1000 - $10000 if you are looking for a career swap.

To be eligible, you must:

• have commenced your apprenticeship between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026
• be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice (under a training contract) in an eligible construction-related apprenticeship qualification
• be aged 25 years or older when you commence your apprenticeship.

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        Gravy on 21/06/2024 - 18:41

        This part is confusing me:
        "be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice (under a training contract) in an eligible construction-related apprenticeship qualification"

        Seems to cut out anyone just interested in a career change? Or am I reading it wrong?

        Edit: Oh… so you just need to seek out an apprenticeship first? It reads like applicants would already need to be an apprentice at this point in time.

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          Buyingcrap on 21/06/2024 - 21:29

          +1

          @Gravy: You do an apprenticeship under a tradesman, you need to secure an apprenticeship then the employer will save on fees. You can't get this deal without first securing a position with an employer.

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          pharkurnell on 24/06/2024 - 11:03

          @Gravy: thats how I saw it….

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      Iluvfreebies on 21/06/2024 - 14:57

      +1

      Convincing an employer to employ someone who currently working in unrelated field is very hard unless you have mates in the industry.

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  Drakesy on 21/06/2024 - 12:26

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  It's almost like they're allergic to paying off their debt?

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  damnable on 21/06/2024 - 12:43

  +1

  Jokes aside, these are good if you need a career as a trade. If you have an existing decent career, these are typically 4 year apprenticeships during which you'll be earning peanuts, so the opportunity costs can be huge. Just makes it a long term decision and commitment.

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  figarow on 21/06/2024 - 14:19

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  I thought it was paid for by the employer?

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    EFC94 on 21/06/2024 - 14:54

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    It is, but this makes it "free" to the employer (and hypothetically this may make them more inclined to put an apprentice on). I think most on Ozbargain don't understand how an apprenticeship works.

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      AmperSand on 21/06/2024 - 14:59

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      The good part about it is, its for over 25's only. So it's incentive to put a mature apprentice on over a much cheaper junior.

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        figarow on 21/06/2024 - 17:50

        Good points

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  Widget on 21/06/2024 - 16:58

  Been in retail my whole life, been thinking about a trade, same NSW doesn't have something like this.

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  jrvb42 on 22/06/2024 - 08:53

  Will people put on apprentices who are so old? Over 25?

  I've done several quals and still no jobs. The education was free, and a waste of time. Employers won't hire ancient people.
  The hard part is not the education, it's the age barrier. Need a quota to avoid this discrimination maybe :)

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    Iluvfreebies on 22/06/2024 - 09:36

    No.They won't unless they are desperate.

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  Widget on 23/06/2024 - 12:03

  +1

  Are there any companies that are well-known for taking on mature-aged apprentices?

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      Iluvfreebies on 24/06/2024 - 13:53

      I have an HR license. I have not driven one in years and now working in an office job. It would be hard for me too.

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