Pre-apprenticeship courses can prepare you for an apprenticeship, as well as help you get the apprenticeship you want. Successful completion of some pre-apprenticeship courses also help you complete your apprenticeship faster.

GippsTAFE offers pre-apprenticeships in the following trades/occupations:

Automotive

21560VIC Certificate II in Automotive (Technology Studies)*

Building Studies

21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) *
21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)*

Electrotechnology

21887VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)

Engineering

21566VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies*

Furnishing

21278VIC Certificate II in Furnishing (Cabinet-making, Wood Machining, Furniture Polishing)*

Hair design and beauty

WRH20106 Certificate II in Hairdressing*

Horticulture

RTF20403 Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscaping)
RTF20703 Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
RTF20803 Certificate II in Horticulture (Turf)

Hospitality

SIT20307 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Painting and Decorating

21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating)

* Successful completion of these pre-apprenticeship programs may result in a duration credit of 6, 9 or 12 months off the relevant apprenticeship.