A GippsTAFE Pre-apprenticeship could be the stepping stone you need to get ahead in the industry you choose. Whether you are looking for an alternative pathway into a trade career or are having trouble securing an apprenticeship, a pre-apprenticeship will prepare you for the work environment in your chosen industry, provide you with introductory skills and knowledge and give you better access to apprentice employment opportunities.

Your pre-apprenticeship may also reduce the length of your apprenticeship training putting you ahead of the pack. If you want to know more about beginning a pre-apprenticeship you can contact the department offering any of the pre-apprenticeship programs listed below or alternatively contact:

Lorraine Horton
Phone: (03) 5127 0284
Email: lorraineh@gippstafe.edu.au

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

Automotive

22015VIC Certificate II in Automotive Studies (Pre-vocational)*

Building Studies

21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) (Pre-apprenticeship)*
21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying) (Pre-apprenticeship)*
LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making

Electrotechnology

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

Engineering

220196VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies*

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) (Pre-apprenticeship)

Plumbing

22138VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) 

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