The first Furnishings Trade Taster program is complete!
13 Balcatta Senior High School year 9 students attended four days of a new Furnishings Trade Taster.
This program aims to increase awareness of careers in the furnishing sector and to promote apprenticeships and training.
It was coordinated by the Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council in partnership with:
- North Metropolitan TAFE,
- the Cabinet Makers Association of Western Australia
- Western Australian Furniture Manufacturers Association and
- the Construction Training Fund
The project included two days at TAFE learning the cabinet making, and furniture finishing trades. Students also spent one day earning their White Card.
On the fourth day, the students met with employers including:
Lounge Innovation
Jamel Industries
Artifex Australia
Styleside Cabinets
Construction Training Fund
Students were also taken through self awareness activities and spoke about how their school performance relates to career opportunities. All 13 students completed the project.
If you would like to find out more about Furnishings Trade Taster programs contact Janine@fftitc.com.au at the Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.
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