Construction Training Fund

Try-A-Trade Program

The Try-A-Trade program is managed and 100% funded by the CTF and is available to all year 9 and 10 students throughout Western Australia. The program is designed as a first step for those who demonstrate an interest, into a career in building and construction and gives students a taste of different trade areas to allow them to make more informed choices

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The construction industry is the largest industry in WA employing tens of thousands of skilled workers in over 130 different occupations across the civil, commercial and residential sectors. It’s also the only industry in the state that has its own training fund.

The Construction Training Fund (CTF) is 100% industry funded through the collection of the BCITF Levy which applies to all construction projects in WA.

Last Try A Trade of 2019

Our Industry Training Advisor Lorraine headed out to Narrogin Senior High School last week for the final Try A Trade of the year.

Coming to the Construction Futures Centre in 2020

Thanks to the feedback from our visitors over the past 18 months, the CFC is set to undergo a small face lift during the 2020 school holidays.

Construction Futures Centre 2019 Overview

It has certainly been a very busy year in the Construction Futures Centre with not only visitors but some new and exciting projects ready to go in 2020.

CTF Scholarship Video 2019

2019 CTF Scholarship Graduation Video

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Master Builders 2019 Apprentice of the Year

Our Executive Director Alan Jackson attended and judged the 2019 Master Builders Apprentice of the Year awards last week.

National Association of Women in Construction Annual Awards Breakfast

Girls in Property

CTF were involved in the Property Councils annual Girls in Property event on the 22nd October.

NAWIC Crazy Cranes

Sunday 20th October our Industry Training Advisors Steve & Lorraine attended the NAWIC Crazy Cranes event at Optus Stadium.

Civil Contractors Federation WA Sundowner

Thursday the 24th October our newest Industry Training Advisor Lorraine attended the Civil Contractors Federation WA sundowner at Kais Contractors.

Students at the Construction Futures Centre

Construction Futures Centre Update

Term two saw the Construction Futures Centre (CFC) come alive with visitors from industry, schools and some of the new scholarship program students. So far this year we have had approximately 1,100 visitors.

Construction Training Council Update

The Construction Training Council (CTC) has recently received and reviewed the initial draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the State Training Board (STB).

Important Updates

Read up on the latest CTF updates including the resource sector, 2019 statutory review, employer incentive scheme and Mates-in-Construction.

Career Promotions Team - Construction Training Fund

Meet the Team

The Construction Training Fund only has 21 staff so for such a small organisation, we certainly punch well above our weight.

CTF Scholarship Program

Over the past year, CTF has supported and mentored over 300 students who enrolled in the VET Certificate II Construction Trades Pathway program.

What's on at the Construction Futures Centre?

The Centre includes a range of virtual and augmented reality technologies, artefacts and static displays. Together, these experiences highlight the variety of occupations and career pathways within the industry and demonstrate the industry's importance to the economic and social wellbeing of the State.

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