FEE-FREE Pre Apprenticeship Carpentry Program!

Central Coast Group Training & Construction Trade Qualifications have teamed up to deliver eligible participants a HANDS-ON 6 Week Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program designed as a FIRST STEP into a trade career!

You’ll learn in a supportive training environment, gain nationally recognised units, and develop the confidence employers are looking for — all while getting a real taste of what a career in carpentry is like.

Where & When

🗓 Start Date: 11 March 2026
🏁 End Date: 17 April 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
📅 Days: Wednesday to Friday
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
📍 Location: Oasis Youth Centre, 15 Hely Street, Wyong

What you’ll gain

  • Throughout the program, you’ll complete key units including:
  • Applying WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and drawings
  • Carrying out measurements and calculations
  • Using carpentry tools and equipment
  • Handling carpentry materials
  • Applying basic levelling procedures

These skills will prepare you for entry-level work and help set you up for a carpentry apprenticeship.

✅ You may be eligible if you:

  •  Are 15 years or older
  • Are no longer at high school
  • Live or work in NSW (or meet eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander criteria)
  • Are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible visa holder or New Zealand citizen
  • Hold (or are willing to obtain) a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • Hold a White Card (or are willing to obtain one before starting)

Limited spots available!!

This training is fee-free and subsidised by the NSW Government, with limited places available.

📧 admin@ctq.edu.au
📞 1300 270 539

👉 Enrol today and take the first step toward a trade career in carpentry.