You can start training to become a carpenter or joiner while you’re still at school, and it might even help you get your SACE.

Make an appointment to talk to your career counsellor or VET coordinator to find out how you can start today.

Are you ready to begin your career right now?

Do you want to earn money, gain independence and learn practical skills in a real workplace?

You can start working to become a carpenter or joiner now through an apprenticeship. You’ll get hands on experience as a carpenter or joiner while studying a nationally recognised qualification. All you need to do is find an employer to take you on.

Here are some places to start:

1. Check job search sites
2. Search this register of employers who are pre-approved to hire apprentices
3. Talk to businesses in your area
4. Get in touch with a Group Training Organisation - they'll employ you and place you with a host business

Vocational qualifications are all about getting you ready for the job you want.

You can choose the training provider and study mode that suits you best, and learn the skills you need to be a carpenter or joiner.

If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, you may be able to pay reduced course fees.

If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. The money goes straight to your training provider, so you can focus on your training.

The course search will tell you if the course you're interested is subsidised.

Training providers will confirm whether or not you can access subsidised training, but we've put together an eligibility checker to give you an idea of what to expect.