{"id":96540,"date":"2024-05-27T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=96540"},"modified":"2024-05-22T21:14:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T11:14:23","slug":"trading-uni-studies-for-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/trading-uni-studies-for-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading uni studies for tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

TWENTY-three-year-old Caleb Smith recently made an intriguing transition from being a third-year psychology student to pursuing a pre-apprenticeship in building and construction.<\/p>\n

Following the recommendation of his past careers adviser from high school, Caleb is now discovering his true dream of becoming a carpenter.<\/p>\n

In his own words, Caleb reflected on his decision to completely switch up his career pathway and focus to hands-on work.<\/p>\n

“I was under the assumption that being a chippy was an easy option and to get a real job you needed to go to uni,” he said.<\/p>\n

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At The Gordon, teachers have a hands on and supportive approach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“I studied psychology for three years and found out that it wasn’t for me.<\/p>\n

“I decided to change paths completely to pursue something I’ve always known, which is working with my hands.”<\/p>\n

The allure of practical learning captured Caleb the most.<\/p>\n

He praised his teachers at The Gordon, highlighting their supportive nature, hands-on approach and industry connections.<\/p>\n

“The teachers are very hands-on, they listen and relate to you,” he said.<\/p>\n

“You can ask them any question. They are very resourceful and connected to the industry.”<\/p>\n

Throughout the pre-apprenticeship course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of construction, learning everything about building a house, from the ground up to erecting walls.<\/p>\n

Carpentry teacher, Adam Games, outlined the many benefits students can unlock from taking on pre-apprenticeship studies at The Gordon.<\/p>\n

“The 4-month course is all about learning basic hands-on carpentry skills and boosting your confidence in the trade,” he said.<\/p>\n

“It’s great for anyone who wants to pick up handy skills for home projects or pathway into a career as a carpentry apprentice.<\/p>\n

“Plus, by teaching what employers are looking for, this course sets students up with the confidence to step straight into the workforce.”<\/p>\n

Caleb commended the diversity of outcomes from his vocational training where skills are transferrable and can be immediately applied to real-life scenarios.<\/p>\n

“I’ve really enjoyed learning with other people who are like me, both older and younger,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Anyone can learn the skills to work on their own home, or for an apprenticeship in carpentry.<\/p>\n

“We have a few people who have come onto this course just to learn how to fix up their own houses.”<\/p>\n

Caleb’s aspirations extend far beyond completing the pre-apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

He plans to seamlessly transition into a carpentry apprenticeship, with a long-term vision of specialising in building escape rooms.<\/p>\n

“One day, I plan to build an escape room, which is basically a massive puzzle of several parts in a house or building,” Caleb said.<\/p>\n

Looking to change up your career? Start studying building and construction this July.<\/p>\n

Applications are now open for mid-year enrolments. Visit thegordon.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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