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.
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 free mentoring, job readiness training, uniforms, and personal protective equipment.
Students will complete theory and practical training, as well as on construction site work-experience.
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
- CTF will accept new applications in Semester 1 2025 from students for courses commencing in 2026.
- Students can apply for a one-year or two-year course, depending on availability.
- We will contact you within a week to confirm receiving your application.
- Applications close on 31 August 2025, you will then be contacted by your selected training provider for an information session and interview.
- CTF will work with the Registered Training Organisations to select students for interviews once applications close. Offers will be made during October and November.
- It’s a good idea to keep your VET Coordinator at school informed of your application progress.
If you need assistance with your application or would like more information, please email ita@ctf.wa.gov.au, call us on (08) 9244 0100 or use the contact form below. We’re here to help.
Scholarship Courses Available
Perth Metropolitan Area One Year Courses
| Provider | Location | Trade / Profession | Course Length |
| Skill Hire | Balga | CPC20220 Building and Construction Maintenance Pathway (Indigenous) | 1 Year |
| South Metro TAFE | Thornlie | 52893WA Brick and Block Laying | 1 Year |
| North Metro TAFE | Balga | 52887WA Plumbing | 1 Year |
| Trade Academy | Bayswater | 52893WA Brick and Block laying | 1 Year |
| Next Gen Skills | Forrestfield | 52893WA Painting and Decorating | 1 Year |
| Next Gen Skills | Forrestfield | 52887WA Plumbing | 1 Year |
| Next Gen Skills | Joondalup | 52887WA Plumbing | 1 Year |
| Next Gen Skills | Forrestfield | 52893WA Wall and Ceiling Lining | 1 Year |
Perth Metropolitan Area Two Year Courses
| Provider | Location | Trade / Profession | Course Length |
| Skill Hire | Forrestfield | 52893WA Carpentry / Brick and Block laying | 2 years |
| Skill Hire | Joondalup | 52893WA Carpentry / Brick and Block laying | 2 years |
| South Metro TAFE | Rockingham | 52893WA Carpentry / Brick and Block laying | 2 years |
| South Metro TAFE | Thornlie | 52922 WA Building and Construction Technical Support | 2 years |
| North Metro TAFE | Balga | 52893 WA Brick and Block laying &Floor and Wall Tiling (Dual pathway) | 2 years |
| North Metro TAFE | Balga | 52893WA Wall and Ceiling Lining & Solid Wall Plastering (Dual Pathway) | 2 years |
| North Metro TAFE | Balga | 52893WA Carpentry | 2 years |
| North Metro TAFE | Balga | 52922WA Building and Construction Technical Support | 2 years |
| Motivation Foundation | West Swan | RII20720 Civil Construction | 2 Years |
Regional Southwest One Year Courses
| Provider | Location | Trade / Profession | Course Length |
| Skill Hire | Eaton | 52893 WA, Carpentry / Brick and Block Laying | 1 Year |
| Skill Hire | Davenport, Bunbury | CPC20220 Building and Construction Maintenance Pathway (Indigenous) | 1 Year |
| ATC (Apprenticeship and Traineeship company) | Davenport, Bunbury | RII20720 Civil Construction | 1 Year |
| Next Gen Skills | Bunbury | 52887WA Plumbing | 1 Year |
Regional Southwest Two Year Courses
| Provider | Location | Trade / Profession | Course Length |
| Motivation Foundation | Collie | RII20720 Civil Construction | 2 Years |
| Skill Hire | Busselton | 52893 WA, Carpentry / Brick and Block | 2 Years |
| Skill Hire | Davenport, Bunbury | 52893 WA, Carpentry / Brick and Block | 2 Years |
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