Programs

A career in the timber, trade, and hardware industry could be the perfect fit! 

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National Timber and Hardware Association (NTHA) has a wide range of traineeships and apprenticeships available across Queensland, and we’d love to chat with you about where you might fit!

 

Whether you’re hands-on, mechanically minded, creative, or looking for a long-term career with real growth, NTHA can help you step into a role that suits your strengths.

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• Frame and Truss Manufacturing Traineeship

• Warehouse Supply Chain Operations Traineeship

• Wood Machinist Apprenticeship

• Joinery Apprenticeship

• 3rd Year Electrical Apprenticeship

• Boiler Maker Apprenticeship

• Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Retail Traineeship

• Refrigeration Technician Apprentice

 

Send an email to Rachel to attend an information session to find out more about the roles and if any are of interest to you – Rachel.L@ntha.com.au

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You must have full working and study rights in Australia to be eligible. No visa restrictions.

The Grow, Harvest and Process School Tours aim to provide senior students with first-hand insight into the working environment of three sectors of the forest and timber industry supply chain, and give an understanding of the vocational education requirements, apprenticeships, traineeships and career opportunities available in each area.

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If you are a teacher or parent and think your school would be interested in attending a tour, please contact admin@timberqueensland.com.au

(Wide Bay and Moreton Bay Region areas only).

The Grow, Harvest and Process Work Experience Program is a 3 course, 5 day, 5 hours a day program which has been developed to introduce senior students to potential career paths within the forestry and timber industry.

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For further information, please contact admin@timberqueensland.com.au and sign up to our news alerts to be notified when this program is available.

The Cutting Edge Timber Program provides job candidates with pre-employment screening interviews and medical checks followed by a timber industry focused training program.

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Please sign up to our news alerts and follow us on social media to be notified when this program is next available.

The ForestSkills Program is a pilot digital micro credentials system allowing training to be delivered onsite, maintaining productivity and responding to site and machinery specific requirements. Micro credential systems allow targeted training to meet employer and industry specific needs.

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For further information, please contact admin@timberqueensland.com.au and sign up to our news alerts to be notified when this program is available.

The Canopy Team will be attending Jobs and Careers expos across Wide Bay and Moreton Bay regions.

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If you are hosting a job or career expo and would like to feature the forest and timber industry, please contact admin@timberqueensland.com.au

A Timber Queensland Growth Scholarship offers funding to Queensland based forest and timber industry professionals and workers who are in their early or mid career years. 

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Growth Scholarships facilitate access to learning experiences and opportunities that will foster a passion for working in the forest and timber industry and enhance career pathways.

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Applications for the 2024-2025 will open on 2 April 2024 and close on 30 June 2024.

Make the most of current fee-free TAFE training to have one of your employees in specialised skills and knowledge to design, develop, deliver and assess vocational training courses. 

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is offered in person and online and is currently being offered fee-free based on advise provided by industry.

To be eligible for fee-free TAFE funding, you must be:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency

• a Queensland resident

• no longer at school

• not currently enrolled in training

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This program will enhance industry expertise, and provide the educational skills needed to deliver vocational education training to the sector.