Tradie Training: Build Your Future!

Semester 1 & 2

Ever wondered what it takes to be a carpenter, electrician, or auto mechanic? 

Tradie Training is a hands-on course that will introduce you to the exciting world of the building trades! Learn essential skills in building, electrical, plumbing, welding, and more, so you can make informed decisions about your future career. 

This course is more than just using tools. You'll also gain valuable knowledge in: 

  • Project Management: Learn how to plan, schedule, and budget for real-world projects. 

  • Workplace Relationships: Discover the importance of teamwork, communication, and safety on the job site. 

  • Costing: Understand how to estimate material and labor costs for projects.

  • Micro-credentialing: Get your White Card and other proficiencies  

Get real-world experience: 

  • Guest Speakers: Hear from experienced tradespeople about their careers and daily work. 

  • Site Visits: Explore job sites and see firsthand the practical application of your learning. 

Tradie Training is perfect for you if: 

  • You enjoy working with your hands and problem-solving. 

  • You are interested in a career in the skilled trades. 

  • You want to learn valuable skills that will benefit you in any future career path. 

Don't just dream about building your future – start building it now! 

FLE 2 students and above due to occupational health and safety regulations.

 

Aim

The aim of this subject is to give students a taste of various trades to see if they might be a good pathway for them after Templestowe College. It aims to deliver a set of competencies, capabilities and essentials skills that are transferable not only across most trades but are valuable life skills as well.   

Careers in trades will be in high demand and this subject would provide an opportunity to ‘challenge the status quo so that everyone is empowered to learn’ a trade.  Regardless of gender identity, stereotypes or personal perceptions

Skills & Knowledge

Depending on the interest of the students in any class, project work could be varied. However, there will be a focus on three main areas. 

  1. Practical skills: The use of appropriate tools and equipment to complete trade-related projects. These could include carpentry, building, landscaping, welding & metal fabrication, mechanical or electrical work.  

  2. Project management: Including time management, role responsibilities, ordering, costing, communication and problem solving. 

  3. Workplace relationships: Including communication, behaviour expectations and respectful relationships on a job site. Managing client, co-worker and employer relationships.