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PROTECH QUEENSLAND PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
About The Program
The Protech Pre-Apprenticeship program is aimed at school leavers and unemployed youth, providing them with an opportunity to gain entry into their desired industry of either Construction, Automotive or Engineering.
Open to all Queensland residents aged over 14 years, the fully-funded 18 week program provides the opportunity for participants to explore a new industry, while gaining valuable life and on-the-job experience to prepare them for the workforce and further qualifications.
The 18 week program consists of classroom-based life skills and RTO accredited training, followed by employment-based on-the-job training with Protech clients. At the end of the program, they receive a Certificate I in either Construction, Automotive or Engineering.
The ultimate goal is for Protech to source a host employer during this time for the trainees to move into an apprenticeship of their desired trade post-program.
With the Construction, Automotive and Engineering industries suffering from skills shortages, the Protech Pre-Apprenticeship program will mould the next generation of workers into passionate, highly skilled individuals, who are wanting to pursue a career, obtain meaningful job experience, and improve their core employability skills.
Apprentices & Trainees
With Protech apprentices and trainees you can upskill your current workforce by providing comprehensive training and development.
Current Status of the Program
With 60 positions to fill, Protech followed the candidate market and found the largest interest from the youth sector was in the Construction industry. 48 candidates have been successfully placed into Construction programs across the Sunshine Coast, South Brisbane and Gold Coast, and all are currently undertaking on-the-job or classroom training. These trainees were split into four groups with staggered starts and will finalise their 18 week program in November – December. At present, all 48 participants are still undertaking the program.
The remaining 12 spots were filled with an Automotive group on the Sunshine Coast, who are currently completing training at TAFE before moving onto client sites for employment experience.
Protech’s workforce officers are providing close mentoring and support to all the participants over the coming months to ensure we retain these trainees and provide the best possible outcome for all.
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has assisted with my confidence going into a male-dominated industry. I'm enjoying working with my peers and looking forward to entering the Electrical industry with confidence.
Paige 
Through the Pre-Apprenticeship program I have come to understand the importance of communication skills, team building skills, calculating and measuring skills, time management, and organisational skills. These are just some of the units we’ve learnt to date and will provide great growth and opportunity for me to enter the Plumbing industry.
Liam 
The program is going great and everyone is getting along very well. I'm really enjoying the life skills workshops and training with Major Training Group. I’ve connected with my peers and made new friends who have common interests and goals. I'm hoping I will put these skills to work and put myself in a position to gain a Plumbing apprenticeship.
Slater 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has helped me realise that I’m not alone. There are a lot of young people like me and are in the same position. I'll make the most of the opportunity this program presents. Thank you Kelly and Protech.
Greg 
I've enjoyed the Certificate I in Construction traineeship so far and I expect I’ll keep loving it going into the next stages of my accredited training. The life skills workshop has helped me understand myself better and provided me with the confidence to step out and make it happen. I've also loved working with the others around me.
Jordan 
I have really enjoyed the program's Certificate I in Construction traineeship so far. I have learnt many new life and core skills to enter the electrical field post the Construction traineeship. What I’ve taken from the life skills workshop is the importance of teamwork, relationships, communication skills, and staying active. When I get my trade, I’ll be looking to start my own business.
Nathaniel 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has been fun, engaging, challenging and enjoyable. I have been able to gain confidence from this program and I'll hopefully pick up an apprenticeship when it's finished. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me.
Raymond 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program is great and set out really well to ensure everyone is here for a purpose to take away skills and learning from the life skills workshops with Kelly. The accredited training with Major Training Group also put us in a position to gain an apprenticeship. Thanks Kelly and Charlie.
Hayden 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program is going great. I’ve made some good friends and connections and I’m really enjoying what I have learnt over the past couple of weeks. I’m really hoping I can land an apprenticeship when I hit the field with my new host.
Oakley 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program with Protech has given me an opportunity to accomplish my dream to be a Diesel Fitter. I have really enjoyed the course and it has helped me gain more confidence and motivation towards working in a male-dominant field.
Jade 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has been a real leg-up in confidence for me when it comes to the Automotive industry. I was unsure about going back into a school setting, but the teachers at TAFE really care and want to make sure we are learning. My confidence when it comes to cars has come leaps and bounds and I can’t wait to start working in the industry.
Finghin 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has definitely helped me gain some new interest and opportunity in the automotive industry. The Automotive Certificate I that I am completing with Protech will assist me to gain industry experience with an apprenticeship opportunity. I am looking forward to learning and experiencing more and I am very grateful for the opportunity.
Mitchell 
Protech has helped me build my confidence by learning a lot of new information about the Automotive industry. The Pre-Apprenticeship program has been fun and I look forward to seeing where it takes me.
Dean 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program in Automotive has been a good start to, hopefully, a big part to my future. The program will assist me with an apprenticeship and, once I’m qualified, to help me to start my own business. I look forward to meeting the crew that I will get to work alongside through this experience.
Dakota 
I have really enjoyed Protech's Certificate I in Automotive. It has helped me learn new life skills and I have gained an understanding of peoples' differences and how to work in a diverse environment. I have gained confidence to seek a career in the Automotive industry.
Connor 
The Certificate I in Automotive has taught me a lot, not only about cars but team building, teamwork, and working with other people. The course has brought me so many opportunities I never would have found and given me knowledge I didn’t have previously. I hope to find an apprenticeship and have a long working career ahead.
Jackson 
I’ve enjoyed the Pre-Apprenticeship program and am learning a lot of new things that will help me out in the industry. I am looking forward to what’s coming in the future for my career thanks to Kelly and Charlie.
Shaelyn 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has helped open so many doors into the industry I've always wanted to work in. With TAFE always making sure we’re doing well, the program has helped me gain the confidence in completing the course and doing well in the industry wherever I go.
Jett 
I have really enjoyed the opportunity Charlie and Kelly have provided me through Protech. I have learned some great life skills and made some good connections in the industry I have always dreamed to work in since I was a little kid. This Certificate I in Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship program is a great first step at getting me into the workforce and starting off my career.
Hunter 
The Pre-Apprenticeship program has helped me gain skills and experience into not only in the automotive industry but skills in life as well. I’ve enjoyed making new friends and working alongside them learning new things. I am very thankful for the opportunity. Thanks Charlie and Kelly.
Tyson 
Protech has helped me to approach work in my desired industry with confidence. It’s provided me the opportunity to learn foundational skills and life skills that I can build on and practice consistently to further develop myself.
Daniel 
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Benefits of the Program
- Exploring a career without committing to a full apprenticeship
- Opportunity for a permanent paid position
- Acquiring significant job experience as well as a work history
- Developing on-the-job and industry-specific expertise
- Opportunity to use training networks to discover and obtain an employer for a full apprenticeship
- Receiving ongoing support and training throughout the duration of the program
- Earning credit toward a full apprenticeship for completed studies
- Receiving a Certificate I in either Construction, Automotive or Engineering
Want to sign up for the Program?
Protech’s paid Pre-Apprenticeship program allows you to gain the confidence, life skills, and trade knowledge to excel in the workforce.
The program consists of combined work placement and formal classroom training, where you’ll obtain a Certificate I in either the Construction, Engineering, or Automotive industry.
