Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Police Cadetships Open Now

WA Police offer a Cadet program for young people who want to explore career options and possibilities at the WA Police Force.

You can apply at age 16 but need to be at least 17 upon selection.

You can apply online and can have a chat to a recruitment officer. See details HERE.

1 November WA Electrical Industry Open Day - Jandakot

Demand for electricians is predicted to rise 4% per year for every year to 2050.

What’s on the day

Guided tours of CET’s state-of-the-art training facilities
Information sessions covering pathways into the electrical trade, employment opportunities, legal insights for running a business, and safety training
An outdoor mini-expo featuring CET, EGT, Equip-Safe, ECA WA, and industry sponsors
Free food, drinks, and networking with apprentices, employers, and contractors

Why attend

Students can explore apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways
Parents can learn about opportunities and support available

Students and parents can register here:

Joondalup : https://events.humanitix.com/wa-electrical-industry-open-day-joondalup

Jandakot : https://events.humanitix.com/wa-electrical-industry-open-day-jandakot

Women in Non-Traditional Trades Scholarship

WiNTT will provide 400 scholarships to women, with 100 to be provided, to undertake training at WA TAFE colleges in non-traditional trades over the next four years. Scholarships to a value of $5,000 each will be available for women enrolling in an eligible qualification (either part time or full time) or an apprenticeship or traineeship; with 20 scholarships available through each WA TAFE college.

The $5,000 payment will help to cover costs such as student fees, learning resources, tools, work clothes and personal protective equipment, work tickets and licences, transport, accommodation and childcare.

Scholarship recipients will also benefit from tailored mentoring and support services to help them to complete their qualification and successfully transition into employment in their chosen industry.

Find details HERE.

More women in Non-Traditional Trades Initiatives

Construction Training Fund/South Metropolitan TAFE Offers free women-only programs South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie

Campus Free Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship) - Commencing February 2026 at Thornlie TAFE
Free Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support - Commencing February 2026 at Thornlie TAFE

Girls in Trades

Australia has very few women in construction trades. The biggest per centage of women is 8%, which is in painting. It could be because it is associated with interior design.
Nextgenskills is a leader in providing painting and plumbing training in WA. If you are thinking of going into these trades, you can check them out HERE.

To contact someone about getting a painting apprenticeship go to IntoWork.