Courses for beginners
There are 366 courses available in Gold Coast Queensland for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.
CPP20218
Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,750
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
CPC30220
Certificate III in Carpentry
Apprenticeship
42 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Builders Academy Australia
HLTWHS005
Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
On Campus
Half day
$125
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
My First Aid Course Brisbane
CPC30720
Certificate III in Rigging
Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Online
3 months
$1,581
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Engineering Institute of Technology
Courses for experienced learners
There are 76 courses available in Gold Coast Queensland for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.
BSB40520
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, Online
10 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SIT40521
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 36 months
$999 - $26,765
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 67 more
SIT50422
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 27 months
$2,999 - $25,500
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
+ 61 more
Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Engineering Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
Online
36 months
$37,908
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Engineering Institute of Technology
Course providers in Gold Coast
The following providers offer trade courses courses in Gold Coast Queensland.
College for Adult Learning
22228
1
LET Training
41179
1
Upskilled
40374
1
MCI Institute
91088
2
Asset College
31718
13
BARS Training Australia
32061
1
Five Star Training Academy
31996
1
Builders Academy Australia
21583
1
Vibe College
31652
2
Icon Training Academy
32126
2
Institute of Skills and Training Australia
0381
3
Frontier Education
110080
3
The Sydney Business and Travel Academy
90412
3
Queensland Academy of Technology
31246
2
The Illawarra Business College
90191
2
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies
40730
2
TAFE Queensland
0275
102
Chisholm Institute
0260
1
Complete Hospitality Training
3722
2
Spencer College
31809
3
Vocational Careers Institute
41532
5
Cornzal
31663
7
Step Into Training Services
91533
8
Training Institute Australasia
52612
3
Aventia Institute
41418
6
SouthEast College
45796
2
Axial Training
2437
14
Axial International College
2437
18
Central Australian College
22302
7
Australian Professional Skills Institute
52007
4
Mastery Institute Australia
40813
3
Australian Skills Management Institute
32217
10
Australian Trade Training College
31399
23
Sacred Heart International College
45168
3
Keystone College of Business and Technology
41183
3
Griffin College
41501
2
Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology
45837
3
Peach Institute
31822
4
Sydney School of Business and Technology
90438
3
Skills Institute Australia
32473
9
College Australia
31222
5
Gamma College
41477
6
Imagine Education Australia
31302
6
Australia Institute of Business and Technology
41138
10
Academia
21595
5
Ivy Link College
45841
3
Spring Hill College
45560
3
Canterbury Technical Institute
31645
2
Bella college Australia
45014
2
Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services
5090
2
Gold Coast International College
45028
3
Australis Institute of Technology and Education
91630
2
Access Recognised Training Australia
88203
3
Institute of Culinary Excellence
40748
4
Greenwich College
91153
2
Wells International College
90501
3
Page Institute
41171
3
Federation Academy
52785
2
Barrington College
45030
4
Adelaide Culinary Institute
45797
3
Mayfair College
31293
2
National Institute of Education and Technology
41422
2
Le Cordon Bleu Australia
4959
4
Brisbane Business and Hospitality Training
31983
4
Charlton Brown
2508
3
Entrepreneur Education
40952
5
Enhance College of Technology
41531
5
Illoura College
40788
4
George Brown College
91707
6
Kings Institute of Management and Technology
31766
3
Sydney Metro College
41204
4
New England College GC
41220
5
Skyline International College
45233
4
Vocation Education Training Australia
45511
5
American College
31897
5
Cambridge College Australia
31730
2
Hospitality Training Academy
45275
5
Canberra College of Management and Technology
45648
2
Australia Unity Institute of Technology
2857
3
Brighton College
45023
2
Australian Academy of Advanced Skills
45240
2
Harbour City College
41502
9
Victorian International Institute of Technical Education
22452
3
North Regional TAFE
52788
9
Aurora Training Institute
32237
4
BSI Learning
21371
8
Australian Institute of Career Education
52359
1
Austrasia College
45303
2
Evolution Hospitality Institute
91256
4
1 Education
6639
3
Zest Institute
41396
3
Tubal
51679
3
Engineering Institute of Technology
51971
28
My First Aid Course Brisbane
2
TrainX Solutions
45601
1
Kallibr Training
32365
10
Construction Skills Training Centre
0699
7
ISS Training
45519
1
Australian College of Training
51269
14
Australian Adelaide International College
40328
7
TAFE NSW
90003
67
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
26
South Metropolitan TAFE
52787
23
Meo Training
45715
3
InTech Institute of Technology
30100
23
Swann College
45046
8
Construction Trade Qualifications
41158
6
Trade Academy Western Australia
52719
6
National Skills
45438
29
Cartec Training
52502
2
Foundation Training Australia
31972
10
Walan Miya
21359
5
Volt Edge
32137
8
TasTAFE
60142
4
East West Training Solutions
91362
1
Training Direct Australia
32355
2
Vocational Training Services
51843
3
Redmako Learning
40700
1
ETC Training Solutions
6998
4
Allara Learning
91178
2
Work Skills
31384
16
HITsa Training and Employment
40200
3
Envirotech Education
31871
2
Kangan Institute
3077
27
South Regional TAFE
52790
10
MTA Training
2293
4
Sheffield College
40277
5
North Metropolitan TAFE
52786
9
Outsource Institute
31560
11
Mechanical Institute of Training and Technology
41577
5
Komatsu Training Academy
90996
5
MTA Institute
31529
12
Oceania College of Technology
40995
8
Allora College
41249
5
Australian Industrial Systems Institute
21916
7
Dynamic Learning Services
40467
3
Security Institute
31962
3
Regal Security and Industry Training
32331
2
Advance-Forward
45256
4
Lumify Learn
45994
1
Australian Security Academy
30547
2
Workplace Training Strategies
21859
5
GEM College of International Business
0366
2
Institute of Research and Learning
6235
5
Precision Training
91808
3
Alffie
41206
2
Learning Sphere
91718
3
Designer Life
32502
2
Australian Training Plus
91434
1
Regional Training Services Qld
40702
1
ARC Training
91007
1
VERTO
6971
4
SWC Training
4567
4
Axiom College
40489
3
North East Vocational College
40222
2
Sureway
91058
2
Australian Salesmasters Training
6854
2
Key Institute
20855
1
METS Training Services
91018
1
OCTEC Limited
90142
1
Precise Training
21090
1
Scala The Training Company
60101
1
Training Education And Management Services
91852
1
Blue Dog Training
31193
15
Centre for Appropriate Technology
857
3
AUSINET
41457
10
Technical Education Development Institute
22300
3
Apeiro Institute
45394
2
Future Skills International
88137
1
Bendigo TAFE
3077
3
National Training Solutions
91497
1
ARE Academy
46061
1
Ashley Institute of Training
20749
2
Comtech Training
90933
6
Electrogroup
30185
8
Gold Coast Trades College
31175
12
The Flower School
41063
3
Flowers to Impress
46077
3
Construction Training College
32512
5
Australian Vocational Training
45811
1
Noble Training Group
41488
8
SDS Training
32505
4
Gold Training
40515
3
Skillinvest
4192
9
Axxis Training
41392
5
ACTA Group
45370
14
MinRes Training Institute
40727
1
Vertical Horizonz
31160
6
Best Option Training
41246
1
Gimbal Engineering
31820
8
Site Institute
32479
2
Kangaroo Training Institute
45142
3
Skillstrain
70211
1
Institute of Management and Trade
45905
2
Melbourne Polytechnic
3075
3
Frontier Institute of Technology
21244
1
Blue Stone Medical
32117
3
ACE Community Colleges
90032
3
The College of Health and Fitness
30798
4
Murray ACE Training Solutions
3776
1
Skills & Employment Institute of Australia
90430
1
Byron Community College
90013
2
Elston Education & Training
31634
6
Youth Development and Training
31892
1
Business Institute of Australia
91019
2
Simple Solutions Training Services
45716
1
Rapid Solutions
6556
1
CQ ProTrain
40524
2
Pest Education Services & Training
2514
1
MPL Training Centre
91015
1
Alpha Training and Recognition
45282
7
Avante Education
22477
2
Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia
3937
1
The Service Trades College
31239
3
Building Trades Australia
30979
8
Australian Consolidated Training
31731
5
Fresh Start Education
45237
4
Building Skills Centre
20969
4
Inscope Training
40926
5
National Institute of Construction Skills
30048
13
Realistic Training Options
32496
7
Building Industry Training
40785
7
Everthought Education
32438
9
Canberra Business and Technology College
40882
3
Edinburgh Institute
51656
2
Valley International College
41413
1
Academique
32448
1
Liberty Construction College
45199
3
City-Wide Building & Training Services
91138
3
Ascent Training Solutions
32108
6
IPS Institute
32186
5
National Training Services
21254
4
Regional Trade Assessments
45081
1
Tasmanian Building Group Apprenticeship Scheme
60035
2
Ballistic Training Solutions
41097
5
Calibre Training and Development
32394
3
Australian Training Academy
0686
6
First Choice College
31707
1
Global Institute of Education
31964
2
Quality Automotive Training
6194
8
Education Training & Employment Australia
5089
2
Mervic College
60036
3
Australian Technical Training Institute
46172
2
Melbourne Metropolitan College
40860
4
Motor Traders Association of NSW
90402
17
Australian Automotive Training
31368
3
Fusion Business College
40042
1
Success Resources International
31335
4
All Automotive Training Services
91500
1
Tactile Learning
30922
3
The Motor Trade Association of WA
627
2
Morley Senior High School
50638
1
Skills Base Australia
21887
4
Independent Institute
40123
6
Response Learning
30879
5
Adapt Education
32452
2
McIntosh Training Academy
52896
3
Civil Train
5708
2
Challenge Employment and Training
5388
1
Australian Food Training Centre
40094
1
UQ Skills
1511
1
Competency Training
31299
4
VC Education
32234
1
Alana Kaye College
70056
1
The Change Network
90299
1
Sonic HealthPlus
51535
1
Safety Direct Solutions
51632
1
Elevated Training
41554
3
Mobile Plant Operator Training Services
91589
4
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (SA Branch)
40064
1
Health Industry Training
32145
1
Australasian Training and Education Centre
40554
6
Australian Institute of Science and Technology
30645
3
Spencer Technical College
45281
1
AdvancED Education & Training
41332
1
Australian Nursing and Training Services
41231
1
Master Builders Queensland
30097
2
Sydney Design School
91446
1
GOTAFE
3094
1
Australian Careers Education
22424
1
Global Fitness Institute
21793
1
Australian College of Business and Training
40493
1
Arbortrim Training & Consultancy
3562
1
APS Training Group
31588
2
MA Training Academy
40834
2
Link Resources
45483
8
ModSkills Talented Training
45144
4
Fire And Safety Australia
22250
5
Krause Health and Safety
45398
1
Down to Earth Training and Assessing
51199
2
Lack Group
45747
2
Warp Training Australia
51972
1
Resolute Training
45544
2
Project Management Vision
51178
1
CivilEdge
41594
2
Evolution Training Solutions
31733
1
Access Training Centre
40101
6
Admire Workplace Safety
91330
1
Interlink Training
21055
3
GL Training
40871
3
Upskills QLD
40840
2
Canberra Institute Of Education And Technology
45592
1
CEG-Training Partnerships
40138
4
Workforce Training Group
46093
1
Allies Security Services
91298
1
Acquired Awareness
40905
1
Pinnacle Safety and Training
40496
4
Training and Safety Solutions
31741
1
FirstAidPro
40407
1
Upskill Institute
45708
1
Astra Group Services
31544
5
Image Australian Modern Academy
41169
1
EDB Training Services
32376
2
Griffith University
4
Thomson Bridge
40754
36
Charles Sturt University
2
Queensland University of Technology
3
The University of Queensland
1
University of Southern Queensland
2
Royal Life Saving
5431
1
Staysafe Industry Training
40963
1
Timber Training Creswick
4168
5
Pinnacle Institute
41329
1
Institute of Training and Further Education
6372
1
Aveling
50503
1
CTA Training Specialists
31607
4
Skills Recognition International
32373
2
Dickens Assessment and Training Services
31664
2
High Skill Training
91309
3
Hutchies Training
32409
1
Energy Services
21064
16
Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre
90331
1
FGM Consultants
21183
1
Parabellum International Training
51786
1
Training Aid Australia
91411
1
Queensland Electrical Training
30980
4
Tocal College
91166
1
Superior Training Centre
41122
1
SDS Training and Security
31982
1
Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating
91490
1
WEA Sydney
90194
1
ABC Training and Consulting
5800
1
RudTek
31953
1
Simili Training
40942
1
DLI Training
21714
1
FMS Training
45189
1
Train Now
45627
2
Shamrock Training
45171
1
Baseline Training
110029
1
Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia
22037
1
Natwide Personnel
40368
1
Halo Nation Training
32485
2
NECA Training
91632
1
Driver Training NSW
45209
1
Prosafe
31841
2
Baking Industry Training Australia
31200
18
Ipswich State High School
30069
1
Australian Fraud and Anti-Corruption Academy
45408
2
Firefox Training
45700
2
Transport Compliance Training Solutions
45376
1
GoTrain
20812
1
Study areas
Metalworking
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Cleaning
Cleaning is an essential service that plays a crucial role in various sectors, from hospitality to healthcare. If you're starting your career or looki...
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Cleaner
Housekeeper
Commercial Cleaner
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
If you are considering a career in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), you have chosen a field with vast opportunities. In Australia, t...
Automotive
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Apprentice Caravan Mechanic
Service Advisor
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Apprentice Diesel Fitter
Diesel Mechanic
Mobile Plant Mechanic
Service Manager
Workshop Manager
Parts Manager
Senior Automotive Mechanic
Windscreen Fitter
Motor Trimmer
Automotive Mechanic
Trailer Technician
Forklift Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
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Spray Painter
Small Engine Mechanic
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Baking
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Carpentry
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Floristry
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Florist
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Jewellery
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Jewellery Designer
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Plumbing
If you're considering a rewarding career in the plumbing industry, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive selection of Plumbing courses tailored for va...
Building
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Roofing
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Roof Plumber
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Scaffolding
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Scaffolder
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Painters and Signwriters
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Pest Control
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Butcher
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Apprentice Butcher
Butcher
Security
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Career opportunities
Security System Installer
Security Guard
Security Officer
CCTV Operator
Security Consultant
Security Manager
Private Investigator
Bodyguard
Crowd Controller
Investigator
Security Dog Handler
Intelligence Officer
Fire Inspector
Screening Officer
Executive Protection Officer
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Bricklaying
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Bicycle Maintenance
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Brewing
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Locksmithing
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Toolmaking
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Toolmaker
Glazing
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Glazier
Removalist
Embarking on a career in the removalist industry is a promising path for individuals seeking to engage in dynamic and rewarding work. With the right t...
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Furniture Removalist
Funeral Services
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Watchmaking and Repairs
When it comes to acquiring the skills necessary for a rewarding career in horology, the Watchmaking and Repairs courses provided in Australia are an e...
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Swimming Pool and Spa
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Pool Technician
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Welding
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Key questions
What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a traineeship?
An apprenticeship typically involves learning a trade (e.g plumbing, hairdressing) over 1 to 4 years and results in a qualification as a tradesperson.A traineeship focuses on non-trade skills (such as office administration, IT, hospitality), takes 1 to 2 years, and generally leads to a Certificate II or higher.Who can become an apprentice or trainee?No previous qualifications are required to become an apprentice or trainee, and anyone who is of legal working age in their state or territory is eligible.This includes:
- School leavers
- Career changers
- People re-entering the workforce
- Access to the latest skills and training
- Financial incentives and subsidies
- Opportunity to shape a motivated, loyal workforce
- Enhanced workplace culture by hiring for attitude and training for skill
- Competitive advantage and improved compliance
- Structured training opportunities
- Time off to attend training
- Support to help the apprentice or trainee complete their qualification
- Advertise (online, paper, community boards)
- Connect through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO)
- Work with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
- Offer a traineeship to an existing employee
- Helps match businesses with apprentices/trainees
- Provides guidance on obligations and incentives
- Manages training contracts and registration
- One-off payments
- Wage subsidies
- Training cost support
- Payroll tax exemptions
- Workers’ compensation discounts
- Living away from home allowances
- Tool allowances
- Travel support
- Other government assistance depending on the trade or industry
Cassandra Charlesworth
Industry expert
More about trades courses in Gold Coast
Discover a wealth of opportunities in the Trades field with our extensive selection of Trades Courses in Gold Coast. With a total of 218 courses available in this vibrant region, you can choose from beginner to advanced training options tailored to skill levels. Whether you're starting your journey with a Certificate II in Security Operations or looking to advance your career with a Certificate IV in Engineering, there’s something here for everyone eager to build a solid foundation in the trades.
If you are new to the world of trades, our beginner courses such as the Certificate III in Carpentry and the Certificate III in Plumbing are excellent pathways to launching your career. Many of these courses equip you with essential skills to step into various job roles like General Labourer or Security Guard. The Gold Coast boasts a thriving job market in the trades sector, making now the perfect time to gain qualifications.
For those with prior experience looking to enhance their skills, advanced courses such as the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management can help develop leadership competencies necessary for progression. Pursuing a course like the Diploma of Engineering - Technical can propel you into specialised roles like Engineering Tradesperson or even a Welder. The options to progress in your career are vast, aligning with the demand for skilled tradespeople across the Gold Coast.
Join a community dedicated to trades education in Gold Coast, where your aspirations can flourish. Explore courses such as the Certificate II in Electrotechnology or the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. These qualifications prepare you for critical roles including Diesel Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic. With dedicated training providers in the area, enhancing your career prospects in the trades field has never been more accessible. Take the first step in securing your future today!
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