Applications have now closed for the 2019 Scholarship Program.
Thank you to everyone that applied and we will be in touch very soon to continue the recruitment process.
Good luck to you all!
Years 9 & 10 Try-A-Trade Program
The CTF works closely with specialist construction RTOs to provide your school with the opportunity to experience a three day course for Year 9 and 10 students. The Try-A-Trade course is 100% funded by the CTF and is at no cost to you or the school.
Try-A-Trade gives you hands-on experience across a range of different trades, and each course is delivered by professional lecturers who guide you through practical activities and teach key trade skills. Industry Training Advisors also deliver presentations with helpful information about the next steps in your career and education.
Each Try-A-Trade course focuses on 2 or 3 specialist trade areas, and they include, but are not limited to:
The CTF Scholarship Program is for the best 100 or so Year 10 students (going into Year 11 the following year) each year to apply for! The successful Scholarship applicants will complete one the of the Certificate II Programs listed below; but will also receive additional industry mentoring, specialised training and the pick of work place learning over two years. This will make them the most employable school leavers in WA!
The Scholarship Program covers the cost of your tuition, Registered Training enrollment costs, safety equipment and clothing. There will never be any cost to the school, student or parent.
You can apply for scholarships in any one of the following programs:
Applications are open from July to September each year.
Students who enjoyed Try-A-Trade courses say it helped confirm their decision to follow a career path in construction, leading them towards a construction VET qualification in Year 11 and 12.
Here’s what you can choose from:
Each of the Certificate II qualifications offer the following benefits – practical skills, training work experience placement, four units towards WACE, and the opportunity to practice and demonstrate your key skills.
If you successfully complete a recognised Certificate II Building and Construction qualification as part of your full-time WACE studies, you can apply to the CTF for a $250 Pre-Apprenticeship Award.
The qualifications included through VET are:
The qualifications included via full-time pre-apprenticeship enrollment are:
To apply for the Award, complete an application online or download a claim form
If your goal is an apprenticeship or traineeship, you can maximise your chances of success by completing a recognised construction course in Years 11 & 12, such as the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Trades Pathway) or the Cert II Civil Construction. Plus, you could also end up with credit and reduced time in an apprenticeship.
The CTF Accommodation Allowance is given in addition to that provided to eligible apprentices/trainees by the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD). The final amount of assistance made available from the CTF is based on the amount paid for accommodation (as noted on the invoice), less the amount of the allowance provided by DTWD and will not exceed $70 per night’s accommodation.
For more information, please contact CTF on 9244 0100 or email them on.
Your Sincerely
Peter Smith
Principal
