This qualification is perfect as a 'taster' program, because it gives you a full set of job ready skills that apply to a range of industries and trades, to help you decide on what area you're interested in. Topics covered include:
- workplace safety;
- communication and teamwork skills;
- planning and organising skills; and
- trade-specific duties.
Your TAFE or training provider will be able to tell you about the trade-specific options that are available with this course.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
While undertaking this course, you will be exposed to a trades or workshop-related working environment, where you will learn practical skills in safe operations, communication, planning and organisation, general maintenance and a range of trade-related duties.
This course can be customised to provide knowledge in sustaining employment, building self-esteem, and improving literacy, numeracy and digital technology skills.
This course acts as a suitable bridging course into a traineeship or apprenticeship.
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The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform tasks associated with entry-level workforce participation, in a range of trade-related industries. Some tasks include safe operations within the workplace, communication in the workplace, planning and organisational requirements, general maintenance within a variety of settings and communication with trades persons.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.