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From the Ground Up (QLD)

MEGT is proud to be skilling Queensland’s resources and infrastructure workforce of the future. From the Ground Up is an eight-week program designed to help Queenslanders build careers in mining, quarrying, and civil construction.  

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About From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up is an eight-week program for people interested in developing a career in the resources and infrastructure sector including the mining, quarry and civil construction industries.

Participants will:

  • Gain essential knowledge about key industry processes
  • Learn about safety protocols and safe work practices
  • Develop communication and work-ready skills
  • Be supported by a team of experienced mentors
  • Have the opportunity to make connections with potential employers
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Laying the foundation for a career in resources

From the Ground Up participants undertake the TLI20420 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation with Major Training, the program's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) partner.

Once the From the Ground Up program is completed, MEGT will support participants into an apprenticeship. Possible career pathways include becoming a civil construction worker, plant operations worker, miner, excavator and more

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Please confirm that you meet the below eligibility criteria:
You are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with the right to work in Australia, you live in South Australia, you are aged 16 or more, you have completed Year 10, you are not currently enrolled in school.

Please confirm that you meet the below eligibility criteria:
You are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with the right to work in Australia, you live in South Australia, you are aged 16 or more, you have completed Year 10, you are not currently enrolled in school.

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From the Ground Up is funded by the state government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.