Available Apprenticeships in the Gold Coast
We offer a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Our apprenticeships cover the trades that keep the region running:
Electrical and Electrotechnology Apprenticeships Gold Coast
Electrical apprenticeships are consistently among the most popular in the Gold Coast. Train toward your Certificate III in Electrotechnology and work across residential, commercial, and industrial sites throughout the region.
Plumbing Apprenticeships Gold Coast
Earn your Certificate III in Plumbing while training on real job sites across the Gold Coast. Plumbing apprentices work with licensed plumbers on new builds, renovations, and maintenance projects.
Carpentry and Construction Apprenticeships Gold Coast
The Gold Coast’s building activity means steady demand for carpenters. Our carpentry apprenticeships place you on active construction sites where you learn to frame, fit out, and build from day one.
Automotive and Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships Gold Coast
From light vehicle mechanics to heavy commercial technicians, our automotive apprenticeships cover cars, utes, trucks, and trailers. The Gold Coast has workshops and fleet operators actively looking for apprentices.
Engineering and Fabrication Apprenticeships Gold Coast
Train in mechanical engineering, fabrication (light or heavy), or instrumentation and control. Engineering apprenticeships suit people who enjoy precision work with metal, machinery, and technical systems.
Horticulture, Landscaping and Parks Apprenticeships Gold Coast
If you prefer working outdoors, our horticulture and landscaping apprenticeships place you with councils, nurseries, and landscape contractors across the Gold Coast region.
More Trades Available Across the Gold Coast
We also place apprentices and trainees in:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Wall and ceiling lining
- Cabinetmaking and shopfitting
- Signs and graphics
- Civil construction
- Telecommunications
- Business administration and IT (traineeships)
Browse our full list of apprenticeships and traineeships to see every qualification we offer.
How Apprenticeships Work With 1300apprentice in the Gold Coast
1300apprentice is your direct employer throughout your apprenticeship. Here is how it works:
- Apply online or call 1300 277 736. Tell us what trade interests you and where you are located.
- We find you a host employer. Our team matches you with a business in the Gold Coast area that needs an apprentice in your chosen trade.
- Sign your training contract. We employ you directly and register your apprenticeship with the Queensland training authority.
- Start earning and learning. You begin paid work on site immediately, with TAFE or RTO training scheduled around your work commitments.
- Ongoing support through to completion. Your dedicated field officer checks in regularly, resolves workplace issues, and keeps you on track to finish your qualification.
If your host employer’s workload changes or the placement is not the right fit, we move you to another employer so your apprenticeship continues without interruption.
Who Can Apply for an Apprenticeship in the Gold Coast?
- School leavers (Year 10 and above) looking for a hands-on career
- School-based apprentices wanting to start trade training while completing Year 11 or 12
- Career changers at any age seeking a recognised trade qualification
- Job seekers currently out of work and looking for stable, long-term employment
- Labourers and trade assistants who want to formalise their skills with a qualification
No prior trade experience is needed. You must be legally entitled to work in Australia and physically capable of performing trade work.
Where We Place Apprentices Across the Gold Coast
Our host employer network spans the Gold Coast and surrounding areas, and if you live in or around the Gold Coast, there is a strong chance we have a host employer looking for an apprentice near you.
- Southport, Labrador, and Biggera Waters
- Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Burleigh Heads
- Robina, Varsity Lakes, and Mudgeeraba
- Nerang, Carrara, and Ashmore
- Coomera, Ormeau, and Pimpama (northern corridor)
- Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, and the southern Gold Coast
- Arundel, Molendinar, and Yatala industrial precincts
The Gold Coast Trade Industry Snapshot
- The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth-largest city and one of the fastest growing, with population growth driving a massive residential construction pipeline
- The Gold Coast light rail expansion, hospital upgrades, and commercial developments create ongoing apprenticeship opportunities across multiple trades
- Tourism and hospitality infrastructure require constant maintenance and fitout work, sustaining demand for electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and carpentry trades
- South East Queensland’s preparation for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is expected to generate significant construction and infrastructure work across the Gold Coast corridor
What You Earn as an Apprentice
Apprentice wages are set by the relevant industry award and increase each year of your apprenticeship. As a 1300apprentice employee, you also receive:
- Superannuation contributions
- Annual leave and sick leave
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- Access to tool allowances where applicable
Visit our apprentice wages page for current pay rates by trade and year of apprenticeship.
Start Your Apprenticeship in the Gold Coast Today
The Gold Coast is one of the most exciting places in Australia to start a trade career. With a booming construction industry, a growing population, and major infrastructure projects on the horizon, demand for skilled tradespeople is only increasing.
Register Your Interest or call 1300 277 736
