Find a construction apprenticeship
Start your construction apprenticeship with quality employers, train on real job sites, and earn your Certificate III while getting paid. We’ll support you every step of the way.
1500+ apprentices trained
Why choose a construction apprenticeship?
Get paid from day one while gaining your qualification. No student debt, you’re an employee earning a wage while you learn.
Graduate with a Certificate III recognised across Australia. Work anywhere with a qualification employers respect.
Construction trades are in high demand. Build a career path from apprentice to qualified tradesperson to running your own business.
On-site learning
You’ll learn on real construction sites, not stuck in a classroom. Work alongside qualified tradies who’ll teach you the skills you actually need. Our trainers visit you at work to check how you’re going, and you can do the theory online when it suits you.
We’ll help you find an employer
We can connect you with employers in our industry network who are looking for committed apprentices like you. We’ll help match you based on what trade you want, where you live, and what you’re after.
Government Support
If eligible, access government incentives, including up to $5,000 for entering a priority trade qualification and access to a $25,374 interest-free Trade Support Loan.Â
Apprenticeship trade specialisations
Build homes, commercial buildings, and outdoor structures. Learn framing, formwork, finishing, and more. One of Australia’s most versatile trades.
Create lasting structures with this this course. Learn brickwork, blockwork, paving, and solid plastering for residential and commercial projects.
Transform spaces with expert tiling skills. Learn to tile walls, floors, and special features in homes, offices, and commercial buildings.
Protect buildings from water damage. Learn to waterproof wet areas, basements, and exterior surfaces in residential and commercial projects.
Master plasterboard installation and finishing for interior walls and ceilings. Essential skills for residential and commercial construction.
Transform buildings with professional painting skills. Learn surface preparation, decorative finishes, and coating applications.
Build strong foundations and structures. Learn formwork, reinforcement, pouring, and finishing for all types of concrete work. This is a traineeship.
From school leaver to carpentry apprentice
Rylee had just finished school and wanted to work in construction. We matched him with Rise Projects in South West Rocks, where he’s learning carpentry skills on real jobs. Our flexible training means he spends most of his time on site getting paid and learning from experienced carpenters, with online theory he can do in his own time.
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
A construction apprenticeship is a way to learn a trade while working a real job. You sign a training contract with an employer, get paid from day one, and work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification. Most construction apprenticeships take 3 to 4 years to complete. Your training is delivered on the job, with Everthought trainers visiting your worksite and theory you can complete online in your own time.
Both are paid training arrangements where you work and study at the same time. The main difference is length. Apprenticeships typically run 3 to 4 years and cover trades like carpentry, bricklaying, tiling, painting, and wall and ceiling lining. Traineeships are shorter, usually 1 to 2 years, and apply to qualifications like concreting and construction waterproofing. Both lead to a nationally recognised qualification and may be eligible for government financial support.
No. Many people who enquire with us don’t have an employer yet and that’s fine. Everthought can connect you with businesses in our employer network who are looking for apprentices. We’ll work to match you with a company that suits your trade, location, and situation. If you’re already working for a construction business and want to formalise your training, we can help with that too.
Apprentice wages are set by the Building and Construction General On-site Award and increase each year as you progress. As a rough guide, a first-year apprentice who has completed Year 12 starts on around 60 to 65% of the full trade rate. By your third and fourth year, you’ll be earning 80 to 95% of the trade rate. Many employers pay above the Award minimum. Use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool to get specific rates for your trade and situation.
Everthought offers construction apprenticeships and traineeships across Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales. Not all trades are available in every state. Check the individual trade pages for details on where each qualification is offered.
The Australian Government offers financial support to eligible apprentices in priority trade occupations, which includes most construction trades. Support can include the Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan (AASL) to help with everyday costs, as well as the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP) for apprentices starting in eligible occupations.
The amount you can access and whether you qualify depends on your trade, qualification level, and personal circumstances. Government programs and rates also change from time to time, so it’s worth checking what’s current when you’re ready to start.
Ready to start your construction career?
- info@everthought.com.au
- 1300 728 996
