Carpenter Trainee

Kick-start Your Career in Construction with Painting Futures VI

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person looking to gain practical experience and build a career in construction?

MEGT's Painting Futures VI program provides First Nations people with hands-on experience, support and connections to help start a career in the construction industry.

Located in Brisbane's northern suburbs, this 18-week program combines practical experience, nationally recognised training and support from experienced supervisors and mentors.

About the Program

Throughout the 18-week program, participants will:

• Gain practical experience working across the Bric Housing property portfolio in Brisbane's northern suburbs
• Build valuable work readiness skills
• Work towards a nationally recognised CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction
• Receive First Aid and CPR training
• Obtain a White Card
• Obtain a Working at Heights certificate
• Receive support from experienced supervisors and mentors
• Get paid while you learn

Career Pathways

The Painting Futures VI program can provide pathways towards:

• Painting apprenticeship
• Construction apprenticeship
• Construction labourer
• Trades assistant

About the Training

You will work towards the CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction with MEGT's Registered Training Organisation partner, Everthought Education (Code 32438).

The qualification covers essential skills, workplace knowledge and safety practices required to work on construction sites.

Program Details

Program: Painting Futures VI
Duration: 18 weeks
Location: Brisbane North
Commencement: 19 October 2026
Training: CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction
RTO: Everthought Education - Code 32438
Transportation assistance: Available
Program contact: sqw@megt.com.au | 13 6963

Who Is This Program For?

This program is for First Nations people looking to gain practical experience, training and support to start a career in construction.

MEGT is committed to supporting First Nations people through opportunities that provide practical experience, nationally recognised training and connections to future career pathways.

Interested?

Register your interest by contacting MEGT at sqw@megt.com.au or call 13 6963.

This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.