More people opt for various trade courses to begin their career path, rather than opting for the regular university degree courses. In a regular degree course at university, you have to first complete your course and then you start working in that profession. But this is not the scenario in case of trade careers. While you are undertaking trade course study you work and get paid. Worldwide there are many trade colleges that offer these trade courses. In Australia there are four dedicated trade colleges where students can complete their senior studies and commence an apprenticeship. On the Gold Coast there is the Australian Industry Trade Colleges better known as AITC. Before selecting any particular trade as your career path you should gain all the AITC apprentice information which will help you in choosing the best trade for you. The website has all the details relating to various trades.

You can visit the website and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each trade. Reviewing the AITC apprentice information can help you:

• choose the trade which suits you

• explore the future perspective of various trades

• answer job related questions

• understand the course timetable

• understand apprentice information for each trade

Although the trade should be chosen in which you have a keen interest as this would make it more interesting to learn and work. The AITC work experience gained will prove very valuableas you are get to work with the best people in the town. Some of the most common trades which people opt for include – carpentry, plumber, hair dressing, chefs etc. Gaining AITC work experience in a particular trade and completing your school certificate ensures you get the best start to your trade career. Gaining experience makes us more confident and skilled in our trade, it opens doors for other employment opportunities. For more information visit www.aitc.qld.edu.au