The WASP – WetTrade Apprenticeships Skills Pathway Program is a fully funded, 3-week UNPAID pre-employment training program delivered by WetTrade Apprenticeships for young Queenslanders aged 17–24.
WASP combines online micro-credential learning, hands-on practical training, work readiness and industry exposure to help participants build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to take the next step towards an apprenticeship or employment.
🙌 No previous trade experience is needed — just commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
📢 PROGRAM DETAILS
⏳ Duration: 3 weeks
📅 Training: Monday to
Friday
⏰
Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
💰 Unpaid training
✅
Fully funded for eligible participants
🎯 Age: 17–24
years
🔨 WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Over the three weeks you will get hands-on experience across four WetTrades:
You will also:
📚 HOW THE MICRO-CREDENTIALS WORK
Each WASP micro-credential combines online learning with practical training:
📖 LEARN – Complete the online theory
👀 SEE
– Watch demonstrations
✅ CHECK – Complete knowledge questions
🔨 DO
– Complete the practical activity
📸 EVIDENCE – Upload photos of your work
👷
VERIFY – Your trainer confirms your practical skills
🏅 COMPLETE
– Receive recognition for the micro-credential
These are introductory industry micro-credentials designed to prepare you for the WetTrades. They do not replace a formal trade qualification.
🎁 WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?
Eligible participants will receive access to:
Participants who successfully complete the full three-week program will also receive a DeWALT/Stanley Bunnings
🧰 WASP
apprentice starter tool pack
The starter tool pack contains quality tools that participants can continue to use when moving into an apprenticeship or employment.
🏢 INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
WASP does not include a formal work experience placement during the three-week program.
Instead, participants complete supervised practical training and attend two industry/employer site visits where they can see real construction workplaces, meet employers and tradespeople, learn about apprenticeship opportunities and build industry connections.
Suitable participants may be connected with employers for further opportunities following completion of the program.
✅ WHO SHOULD APPLY?
You should:
We particularly encourage applications from school leavers, women entering traditionally male-dominated trades, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, and young people experiencing barriers to employment.
Individual eligibility will be confirmed during recruitment.
👷 WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
Although WASP is unpaid, participants are expected to treat the program like a workplace.
You will need to:
You don't need experience — but you do need commitment.
🚀 READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE?
🐝 WASP could be your first step towards a WetTrade apprenticeship.
GET ON THE TOOLS * BUILD YOUR SKILLS * GET JOB READY.
WASP is a fully funded, three-week unpaid training program funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.