Traineeships FAQ
How do I apply for a traineeship?
Office administration traineeships
Each QBuild region is responsible for recruiting their office administration trainees. This usually occurs between November and February each year. In many cases, the regional offices source their trainees from:
- the Apprentice/Trainee Internet Registration Facility (ATIRF), which is administered through the Department of Education and Training registered employment agencies, schools and advertisments in local newspapers.
Please contact the Traineeship Coordinator in your local QBuild regional office for further information about applying for an Office Administration Traineeship.
Horticultural and construction worker traineeships
Each year in October, QBuild places an advertisement in The Courier-Mail announcing its traineeship opportunities. When you see this advertisement, you can apply by completing the online application form.
Upon receiving your online application form, QBuild will send an acknowledgment email to the return email address given. Please note that this email acknowledges that your application has been submitted and does not guarantee you a traineeship. Applicants will be selected for interview using a merit based process. Successful applicants will commence employment early in the new year (February).
If you would like further information regarding applying for an apprenticeship contact the Apprentice Training Advisor on 07 3224 5273
What are the pre-requisites for a traineeship?
To be eligible for a traineeship, you:
- Cannot have previously undertaken and completed a funded traineeship.
- Cannot hold a qualification in the same field or in a field related to that of the proposed traineeship.
- Cannot be an existing QBuild employee.
- Cannot already hold a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification you will receive by undertaking the traineeship.
How long will the traineeship take?
A traineeship will usually take around a year to complete. During this time you will gain skills both in the workplace and through a Registered Training Organisation such as TAFE.
What level of education should I have?
Applicants should have a minimum education standard of Sound Achievements in English and Mathematics at the year 10 level; however it is anticipated that most successful applicants will also have completed year 12.
Successful completion of an appropriate pre-vocational or pre-employment course is highly desirable.