Apprenticeship Extension Course

Our extension course is designed for apprentices in their second and final years of training. It is a 16-week, full-time, on-campus advanced program. The National Apprenticeship Trade Testing Board, Department of Industrial Labour & Employment, certifies the training. The first block of training lasts 8 weeks for second-year apprentices, followed by another 8 weeks for final-year apprentices. The National Apprenticeship Board upon successful completion of both blocks’ awards certification.

Overview

  • 4 Years (Full-Time)
  • Stage 1 - 8 Weeks (Full-Time)
  • Stage 2 – 8 Weeks (Full-Time)
  • On Campus (Bumbu)
  • Available to Domestic Students
  • Start Year Intake: Depending on NATTB Selection Criteria

    • Application Criteria

    To be eligible for entry, applicants must meet the following criteria.

    • Completion of the DWPM Course Program
    • Current attachment to a Timber Industry Company

    Course Structure

    Year 1 Year 2 Course Levels
    Industrial Work Experience
    Level 1 (8 Weeks)
    WMT
    Wood Machining
    SDT
    Saw Doctoring
    Year 3 Year 4 Course Levels
    Industrial Work Experience
    Level 2 (8 Weeks)
    WMT
    Wood Machining
    SDT
    Saw Doctoring