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Choosing the Right Trade

The Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region knows the importance of choosing the right trade career from the start. We realise that you've probably already done work experience in the area of choice and are certain you know what trade you want to pursue, but we strongly recommend you visit the following Australian Government website before committing to that trade. This website has loads of information, including job prospects from a statistical point of view, the weekly earnings you can expect to earn, the type of work you are likely to be doing and other useful occupational information. It is easy to navigate so visit it at:

https://jobsearch.gov.au

Overview of Certificate III training packages offered through the College:

Follow the prompt below to search trades, training packages and qualification information from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment and Training website. Use the search field and type in the National Qualification Code from the list below and then follow the prompts. You will notice that there is a link on each qualification page titled "Qualification Content" which will show you the content of your chosen Certificate III qualification. The qualifications listed below are those currently offered as Australian School-based Apprenticeships through the Australian Technical College - Gladstone Region. Please be advised that the College plans to expand the trade areas offered in 2008. Contact us if you have a specific trade area that you would like to pursue that is not listed here.

http://tsx.dtir.qld.gov.au/cgi-bin/dycgi03.exe/inetsite/app/qtis/qtis.stm

Alternatively, visit the National Training Information Service site at http://www.ntis.gov.au/ which details all national training packages.

Qualifications and Training Packages Information: 

AUTOMOTIVE

AUR30305 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Automotive Electrician

AUR30405 - Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Agricultural Mechanical, Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment, Heavy Vehicle Transport, Light Vehicle, Motorcycle

AUR30899 - Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) (Phasing out for AUR30405)

AUR31099 - Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Light Vehicle) (Phasing out for AUR30405)

AUR30805 - Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
Tradesperson, Panel Beating, Vehicle Painting, Vehicle Trimming

AUR31699 - Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Panel Beating) (Phasing out for AUR30805)

AUR31899 - Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Vehicle Painting) (Phasing out for AUR30805)

CONSTRUCTION

BCG30103 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

BCG30203 - Certificate III in Carpentry

BCG30603 - Certificate III in Painting & Decorating

PLUMBING & SERVICES

BCP30103 - Certificate III in Plumbing

COMMERCIAL COOKERY (2008)

THH31502 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

UTE30999 - Electro-Technology Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

UTE31199 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician

METALS & ENGINEERING

MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Machining, Maintenance (Diesel Fitting), Maintenance (Fitting and/or Turning), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

MEM30298 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Phasing out for MEM30205)

MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Engineering Fabrication Trade, Casting and Moulding, Heavy Fabrication - Boilermaking, Light Fabrication - Sheet Metal, Patternmaking, Surface Finishing, Welding

MEM30398 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Phasing out for MEM30305)