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Construction Careers Scholarship Program

Applications for the Construction Careers Scholarship Program 2027 round are now closed.

Get a Head Start in your Construction Career

Take the first step towards a career in construction while still at school with our Construction Careers Scholarship Program. The course combines work experience, training, and education while helping students explore and plan their career options.

The Construction Careers Scholarship Program is an innovative way to get a head start and work towards a building and construction apprenticeship. Suitable for Year 11 and 12 students, our program is highly regarded by employers and may provide credits or reduce time spent as an apprentice.

What is the Construction Careers Scholarship Program?

Each year, Construction Training Fund (CTF) awards scholarships to Western Australian students passionate about the building industry. The CTF Construction Careers Scholarship provides students with the best chance of securing an apprenticeship and career in building and construction.

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Pre-Apprenticeship Course Overview

The Construction Careers Scholarship Program involves completing a fully funded pre-apprenticeship course.

 

Industry trainers, CTF’s Industry Training Advisors, and past trainees provide students with support and advice. Additionally, students receive job readiness training, uniforms, and personal protective equipment.

 

Students will complete theory and practical training, as well as on construction site work-experience.

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Who can Apply?

The program is for Year 10 or Year 11 students interested in completing a pre-apprenticeship at school during Years 11 and/or 12.

 

Applicants require consent from their school and parents to participate

How to Apply

Applications for 2027 are now closed. For any enquiries about the Scholarship Program, please email ita@ctf.wa.gov.au.

 

Cert II Scholarship Courses Available

Perth Metropolitan Area One Year Courses

ProviderLocationTrade / ProfessionCourse Length
South Metro TAFEThornlie52893WA Brick and Block Laying1 Year
Motivation FoundationWest SwanRII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction. Year 12s Only1 Year
SkillHireJoondalup52887WA Plumbing1 Year
SkillHireJoondalup52893WA Carpentry/ Brick and Blocklaying1 Year
SkillHireForrestfield52887WA Plumbing1 Year
SkillHireForrestfield52893WA Painting And Decorating1 Year
SkillHireForrestfield52893WA Carpentry/ Brick and Blocklaying1 Year
Trade AcademyBayswater52893WA Carpentry1 Year
Trade AcademyBayswater52893WA Brick and Blocklaying1 Year

Regional Southwest One Year Courses

ProviderLocationTrade / ProfessionCourse Length
GetCareersDavenportRII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction1 Year
SkillHireEaton52893WA Carpentry/ Brick and Blocklaying1 Year
SkillHireDavenport52893WA Carpentry/ Brick and Blocklaying1 Year
SkillHireMargaret River52893WA Carpentry/ Brick and Blocklaying1 Year
SkillHireBunbury52887WA Plumbing1 Year
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Construction Training Fund acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Western Australia and pay our respect to the Elders both past and present. We thank them for their ongoing custodianship of the lands and waters, and celebrate their rich culture of art, song, dance, language, and stories.