Entering the building industry -
Pre-Apprentice opportunities
Diversity helps an industry thrive - we welcome you to apply for a paid 12 week program with a host employer and gain valuable experience for a thriving career in the building industry. The program commences 31 July 2023.
Who should apply?
This employment opportunity supports entry-level participates of diverse backgrounds. We welcome mature-age students, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse peoples and other disadvantaged groups, to commence a career in the industry.
What will you achieve?
Successful applications will gain a CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction qualification, and on the job experience which will help you transition into working roles in the industry.
All apprentices and trainees will be provided with wrap-around services including:
- Jobs Ready training
- employability Skills
- financial Literacy
- work site Fitness
- nutrition
- mentoring
Future job opportunities
After completing the program, there are a range of HIA apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities offered across QLD.
Apprenticeships include a wide range of trades including:
- carpentry
- bricklaying
- tiling
- cabinet making
- electrical
- plumbing
which usually take round 3-4 years to complete.
Traineeships include a range of office based administrative positions and usually take around 2 years to complete.
Successful applicants will be placed with host employers within the residential building industry.
Support for hosts
Host employers participating in the program will attract wage support payments for eligible participants, with HIA mentoring and support throughout to ensure successful completion.
Register your interest
- Employ an apprentice or trainee
- Become an apprentice or trainee
There's many benefits including increased skills in your workplace, loyal and committed workers, succession planning and you may be eligible for financial incentives.
Apprentices and trainees will earn a wage and gain on-the-job training and skills, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Start your career with an apprenticeship in the building industry. Let us guide you through the process of becoming a qualified tradesperson - we will be with you every step of the way!
Eligibility information
HIA Traineeships
Earn while you learn and start your career with a traineeship in the building industry.
Find out what where we can take you.