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Trading Futures (SA)

Trading Futures is a voluntary program for participants with an offending history seeking a career in construction or welding in South Australia.

Learn about our Construction and Welding programs.  

Construction or welding apprenticeship in South Australia
Construction apprenticeship SA

Trading Futures (Construction)

Trading Futures (Construction) is a two-week program suitable for people who have had previous training or are just starting out. 

Throughout the Trading Futures (Construction) program, participants will:

  • Learn how to work safely
  • Gain experience using construction tools and equipment
  • Complete their White Card
  • Develop communication and work-ready skills
  • Be mentored by experienced industry professionals
  • Get supported towards gaining an apprenticeship 
Welding apprenticeship SA

Trading Futures (Welding)

Trading Futures (Welding) is a three-week program suitable for people who have had previous training or are just starting out. 

Throughout the Trading Futures (Welding) program, participants will:

  • Learn how to work safely
  • Gain relevant welding skills
  • Learn how to use hand and power tools
  • Develop communication and work-ready skills
  • Be mentored by experienced industry professionals
  • Get supported towards gaining an apprenticeship 

Throughout the Trading Futures (Welding) program, participants will:

  • Learn how to work safely
  • Gain relevant welding skills
  • Learn how to use hand and power tools
  • Develop communication and work-ready skills
  • Be mentored by experienced industry professionals
  • Get supported towards gaining an apprenticeship 

Check if you’re eligible

MEGT helps people from all backgrounds and abilities, so get in touch if you or someone you know meets the following criteria:

  • Australian Citizen or permanent resident with the right to work in Australia
  • Live in South Australia
  • Aged 16 or more
  • Have completed Year Ten
  • Not currently enrolled in school
  • Have access to transport to and from training
  • Are willing to undergo pre-employment assessments
  • Willing to work full-time

We welcome applications from males, females, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from any other underrepresented groups.

Contact us

Get in touch with our Trading Futures team

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Trading Futures is supported by the Government of South Australia and the SA Department of Correctional Services. Program partners include Carey Training, Adelaide Training and Employment Centre (ATEC), TAFE SA and Workskil Australia.