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Trades

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Trades courses

Start your career in an industry that offers the outdoor lifestyle, flexibility and satisfaction of a 'job well done' by choosing a GCIT course in a trade. You'll receive hands-on, industry relevant, practical training at GCIT and leave fully prepared to take your place among the industry's future lead craftsmen. With an increasing demand for skilled trades people in many areas of industry, make an enquiry today about a GCIT trade apprenticeship or traineeship. We also offer affordable payment plans and financial assistance for our courses to help get you up and running.

Automotive & marine mechanics

Automotive & marine mechanics

Service and repair the mechanical parts of vehicles such as the engines, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential), and suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres) when you study a certificate in automotive mechanics at GCIT. Or if the open water is more your passion, take on an apprenticeship as a marine craftsmen or mechanic.

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Carpentry, cabinet making & plumbing

Carpentry, cabinet making & plumbing

Rise and shine every morning and spend the best part of the day outdoors, working in highly sought after trades like carpentry, cabinet making or plumbing. Find an apprenticeship and complete your study through GCIT for a kick start to making some serious cash once you're qualified.

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Construction, engineering & welding

Construction, engineering & welding

Build, plan and develop with a career in built environment as an engineer, welder, boat builder or construction worker. We offer many courses at GCIT in these trades areas for both practical, hands-on training and as a career pathway to studying higher trades at university.

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Electrical & electrotechnology

Electrical & electrotechnology

Ignite your curiosity in power and become a 'sparky' with a trade qualification in electrical engineering, electrotechnology, refrigeration or just use one of our courses to get your licence.

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Horticulture

Horticulture

Start your own business after studying horticulture at GCIT. Work in garden care, nurseries and landscaping or become a specialist in the market. Learn skills in plant management, pest and disease control, budgets, quotes and tenders, irrigation, parks and gardens and soil management.

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This page was last updated at 03-November-2011