An existing Carrara warehouse is being transformed into dedicated space for hands-on learning, from school-based construction pathways to apprenticeship training to building a trade business.
Inscope Training is transforming an existing warehouse at Carrara into a new Gold Coast training centre, and construction is now underway. Once complete, the more than 1,200 m² centre will be dedicated space for developing construction skills for school students, apprentices and qualified tradespersons, combining theory classrooms with practical training areas that connect learning to the work carried out on construction sites.
The centre will open in stages, with apprenticeship training first while the warehouse transformation continues. The full build is scheduled to be completed by January 2027, ready for the next cohort of CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways school students. The facility will also support apprenticeship training in carpentry, wall and ceiling lining, wall and floor tiling, and painting and decorating, as well as site-ready training and career progression training for qualified tradespersons, creating a new place for local learners, schools and employers to build skills and explore the next step in a construction career.
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Construction training on the Gold Coast, built around practical skills
Converting the existing warehouse gives Inscope Training the large floor space that hands-on construction training needs. At the heart of the Carrara training centre will be a 600 m² practical training floor supporting trade apprenticeship and Certificate II training. This large, shared training area will provide room for practical activities across all the construction trades.
A separate mezzanine space will feature practical activities for painting, tiling and lining. A covered outdoor area will support formwork, excavation and concreting practicals, giving learners access to different training environments within the one facility.
Together, these spaces will help students connect classroom concepts with practical tasks, while giving apprentices opportunities to develop skills beyond the work they encounter on their employer’s projects.
Apprenticeship training for four construction trades
For apprentices and their employers, the new Gold Coast Training Centre will add a local training environment to support the development of trade skills. The centre is being set up to service:
- CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
- CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Inscope’s apprenticeship training delivery combines online theory, workplace learning and training-centre practical activities. The Carrara facility will support apprentice learning by providing space to practise tasks that may not be available through an employer’s usual scope of work. Apprentices can also come in to complete theory.
If you are looking for quality apprenticeship training on the Gold Coast, speak with our team about your apprentice training needs. Employers can also discuss how centre-based practical training can complement the experience their apprentices gain on site.
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VET in Schools: a practical introduction to construction
The new training centre will support CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, providing a foundation for students exploring construction careers through VET in Schools (VETiS). The program introduces construction skills such as measurements and calculations, planning and organising work, using tools and equipment and applying work health and safety requirements.
With access to the practical training floor and dedicated learning spaces, students will be able to connect their theory learning with hands-on activities in a training environment. It is an opportunity to build foundational skills before deciding whether to pursue a trade apprenticeship or further training.
Getting to training is easier too. From 2027, a bus pickup will be available for VETiS students from Nerang Station, helping students travel to the Carrara Training Centre without relying on a parent or carer for a lift.
Schools, parents and students can contact Inscope Training to discuss participation and delivery arrangements, including bus pickup and upcoming Gold Coast training opportunities.
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A training centre designed for the whole learning day
Practical training is only part of the picture. The transformed warehouse will also include spaces for theory, breaks, trainer preparation and student administration.
- Three theory classrooms: rooms designed to accommodate 20, nine and 18 students respectively.
- 108 m² student breakout and lunch area: a dedicated place to take a break between learning activities.
- 63 m² flexible space: room for events, toolbox talks and training.
- Seven trainer desks and three trainer offices: dedicated workspaces for training preparation and coordination.
- 150 m² administration office space: supporting the day-to-day organisation of training and student services.
- Onsite parking: parking at the facility for those travelling by car.
These spaces will complement the practical training areas, bringing different areas of the learning experience together at Carrara. Whether students are working through theory, participating in practical activities or taking a lunch break, the centre has been planned with the full training day in mind.
Take the next step towards construction training on the Gold Coast
From exploring a trade while still at school to building skills as an apprentice or extending the capabilities of a qualified tradesperson, every stage of a construction career needs relevant training. Inscope Training also delivers career progression training for qualified tradespersons, and transforming an existing Carrara warehouse into dedicated construction training space will expand the facilities available to support that journey on the Gold Coast.
Interested in training at the new centre? Complete the enquiry form below and our team will get in touch to discuss apprenticeship training, school-based construction pathways, site-ready training or career progression training for qualified tradespersons. Schools and employers are welcome to enquire about upcoming opportunities and how the facility could support their students or apprentices.
Carrara course commencement dates and availability will be confirmed by Inscope Training. Contact our team for current information before enrolling or attending.
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