About Gold Coast Trades College

Become a licensed builder with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This nationally recognised qualification is the minimum training requirement for builders working on domestic premises in Australia. The course covers: understanding building codes and standards, managing WHS on a construction site, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, applying site surveys, managing site communication and admin, procuring construction materials, managing construction quality, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: requirements for builder’s licences vary by state and territory. Always check the requirements before enrolling in any training course..

Become a licensed carpenter with the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. This nationally recognised training course is a trade qualification and part of a carpentry apprenticeship. During your studies you will learn the essentials of working on a construction worksite including critical safety, communication, and behavioural standards. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work in either commercial carpentry, residential carpentry, or formwork. Skills include: using carpentry tools and equipment, handling carpentry materials, setting out, installing floors, constructing wall frames, erecting roof trusses and pitched roofs, installing windows and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, carpentry career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level. The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

Become a Building Estimator with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to produce cost estimates for building and construction projects. You’ll learn to read and interpret plans, then prepare simple building sketches and drawings. The course also covers project risk management, labour and material schedules, tender documentation, building codes and construction standards for class 1-10 buildings, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, Building Estimator competencies, and enrolment opportunities near you..

Get started in building contract administration with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to select, prepare, and administer a construction contract. You’ll learn how to process client requirements, arrange building applications and approvals, and procure construction materials. The course also delivers competencies in project management, leadership, business writing, and effective communication. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of career outcomes in contract administration..

Become a qualified site manager with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to manage an active construction site. The course covers: site safety and compliance, work team leadership, supervising concreting work, waste minimisation, procuring resources, estimating costs, project quality management, applying building codes, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, construction career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities near you..

If you love gardening and the outdoors the AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction qualifies you for work as a landscaper. This nationally recognised certificate is geared toward constructions skills but you’ll also learn how to recognise plants and create plant, tree, and turf gardens. The course covers: drainage systems, paving, brick and block structures, stone features, concreting, retaining walls, roof gardens, irrigation systems, water features, outdoor tiling, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, landscape construction competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

If you need business skills to launch your startup or open a new business try the BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop a business plan and establish the level of risk management, compliance and financing required to get your business off the ground. The course covers: financial planning, marketing new business ventures, recruitment and onboarding, product promotion, customer service strategies. Enquire now for the list of graduation competencies, entry requirements, and enrolment centres near you..

Please note - this is not a building related course. If you want to be assigned to the next project team, try the BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. This nationally recognised qualification covers the essential project management techniques as well as risk management, procurement, HR, stakeholder engagement, cost management, digital security, and contract law. Choose electives that support your actual job role and graduate ready for work as a project administrator, contractors officer, or QA officer. Enquire now for the full list of study units, course outcomes, and training centres..

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is a trade apprenticeship course and you’ll graduate ready for your painter’s licence. It’s a nationally recognised qualification delivered over 3 years under the guidance of a qualified trade person. The course covers: mixing colours, hand painting, using brushes and rollers, working at heights on scaffolding, applying wallpapers and decorative finishes, chemical safety. Enquire now for the list of study units and opportunities for enrolment near you..

A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..

A Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling will prepare you for a career as a tiler in the construction industry. You’ll learn to lay tiles on internal and external walls and floors for new projects or renovation work. This course explores all types of tiles including ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass and you’ll develop techniques for cutting and shaping tiles to fit as required. The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling covers a range of topics to give you the skills and knowledge you need in this industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including fixing floor and wall tiles, carrying out mosaic tiling and tiling curved surfaces. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

Become a licensed roof plumber with the CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to install and maintain roof flashings, cladding and rainwater products on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Your studies begin with the skills and permits you need to work safely in the Australian roofing and construction industry. You’ll then gain competencies in specialist areas including curved roof structures, complex flashings, component fabrication, acoustic and thermal protection systems, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, 2D design software and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, speciality areas, and training centres near you..

Get a real start in the construction industry with the CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction. It’s a hands-on qualification — completed over 11 weeks at a state-of-the-art training facility — that prepares you for a trade apprenticeship. You’ll graduate job-ready and knowing how to undertake a basic construction project, work safely, handle construction materials, use essential tools and equipment PLUS the skills to interpret plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of training centres, intake dates, and your eligibility for a government subsidy or concession..

The AUR20720 Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20716) is a nationally recognised qualification that teaches you how to identify and inspect the mechanical and electrical systems of cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Graduate with a working knowledge of standard tools, equipment and automotive testing systems. Enquire now for the course schedule, list of training centres, and the availability of government funding..

Are you considering a career in electronics? Try the UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) . This electronics entry program is recognised by employers Australia-wide and will teach you how to work safely in the energy sector. The course covers: occupational safety standards, problem solving in DC circuits, using routine plant and equipment, identifying electronic components and materials, fabricating and assembling componentry, carrying out diagnostic tests, plus a range of administration skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..

The CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining is the training component of a trade apprenticeship in gyprock and drywall hanging. Training under the supervision of a licensed tradesperson you will learn to fix and finish plasterboard using standard tools and machinery. You’ll graduate with a construction industry White Card, Working at Heights permit, and ready to apply for your trade licence. Enquire now for the full list of study units and upcoming enrolment opportunities..

The CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering is for apprentice plasterers and renderers needing the skills to work on both commercial and residential construction sites. In this nationally recognised qualification you will be learning how to erect and dismantle scaffolding, carry out measurements and calculations, handle solid plastering materials, prepare surfaces for plastering, apply set coats — plus safely use solid plastering tools and equipment. Choose electives that support your career path or actual job role. Enquire now for the list of study units, training centres, and intake dates..

Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course..

If you have your heart set on a plumbing apprenticeship, the 52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing will increase your employment opportunities. This pre-apprenticeship course delivers foundational plumbing skills, licenses and permits including the Construction Industry White Card and Working at Heights certification. You’ll also learn how to use a range of hand and power tools. The course covers: welding, metal cutting, reading plans, onsite safety, handling plumbing materials and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, plumbing career outcomes, and the latest opportunities for enrolment..

Need an asbestos removal licence? The nationally recognised CPCCDE3014 Remove Non-Friable Asbestos is one of the licensing requirements for both Class A and Class B Asbestos Removers who carry out removal activities on construction sites, ships and soils. The course covers: preparing sites for safe asbestos removal, working to SWMS and ARCP, applying WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, asbestos risk management, using RPE and PPE, asbestos containment and disposal. Enquire now for entry requirements, asbestos licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..

Learn how to safely remove, contain, and dispose of friable asbestos carrying materials (ACM) with the nationally recognised: CPCCDE3015 Remove Friable Asbestos. This hands-on short-course is one of the licensing requirements for Class A Asbestos Removers. Competencies include: preparing for asbestos removal in accordance with ARCP and SWMS, complying with WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, enclosing removal sites, fitting and wearing respiratory protection equipment (RPE), containing and removing friable asbestos dust and debris, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, asbestos licensing outcomes, and training providers in your area who deliver this course..

Want to become a licensed asbestos remover? The nationally recognised short-course CPCCDE4008 Supervise Asbestos Removal is one of requirements for Class A and Class B Asbestos Removal licences in most Australian states and territories. The course covers: overseeing the preparations for asbestos removal, arranging air monitoring and clearance inspections, maintaining appropriate site records, ensuring workers are properly inducted to the ARCP and SWMS, supervising compliant testing, securing removal site until clearance certificates are received. Enquire now for the full list of asbestos removal competencies, licensing outcomes, and course openings in your area..

The RIIHAN301E Operate an Elevating Work Platform outlines the skills and knowledge necessary to operate an elevating work platform within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. It covers the safe operation of the platform at various heights, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This competency applies specifically to individuals in operational roles who are responsible for the safe and effective use of elevating work platforms in their work environments. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces unit covers essential knowledge and skills for safely operating in confined spaces. It includes identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, obtaining work permits, and using safety equipment. Aimed at operational roles in resources and infrastructure industries, participants work under supervision, following prescribed routines to ensure quality outcomes. This unit is mandatory for anyone needing to enter confined spaces, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights training accreditation is suitable for those required to work at heights. It provides essential skills and knowledge for safely working at heights across various industries, including resources, quarrying, drilling, agriculture, government, defence, manufacturing, heavy industry, and construction. This unit describes the competencies needed to work safely at heights in resources and infrastructure sectors, applying to operational roles under supervision, involving known routines and procedures, with responsibility for work quality outcomes. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..