Apprenticeships
& Traineeships

Build Your Future with Yurra

At Yurra, we believe in investing in people. Our Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs are designed to provide meaningful, long-term career pathways for individuals ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to build new skills, we offer the opportunity to gain practical experience, earn an income, and achieve nationally recognised qualifications - all while being supported by a dedicated team.

20+

Registered apprentice & trainees across building, civil construction, facilities, and support services

50%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander engagement for all apprentices & trainees

85%

of all apprentices & trainees live locally within Roebourne, Karratha, and Port Hedland

What You Can Expect

When you join Yurra as an apprentice or trainee, you become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team. Here’s what you can expect from our programs:

Valuable, Nationally
Recognised Training

Our programs combine formal education with real-world experience, leading to qualifications that are respected Australia-wide.

Supportive Mentorship

You’ll be guided by experienced mentors and team leaders who are committed to helping you grow and succeed.

Blended Learning

Benefit from both on-the-job training and structured off-the-job learning through registered training organisations (RTOs).

Earn While You Learn

Receive a steady income as you gain valuable skills and knowledge in your chosen field.

Extended Training and Employee Benefits

Enjoy access to additional development opportunities, workplace awareness programs, and the broader benefits of being part of the Yurra team.

Your Career,
Your Possibilities

Yurra offers a range of apprenticeship and traineeship streams in locations across Western Australia.

Carpenter
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

As an apprentice carpenter you will be trained to acquire a range of skills including full construction, formwork, roofing, flooring, concreting, windows, and doors installation and more; using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art tools and equipment.

Electrician
UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

As an apprentice electrician you will be trained to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises across residential and commercial projects. It includes requirements for an Electrician’s License.

Plumber
CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

As an apprentice plumber you will be trained in installation, alteration and repair of pipe work services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial, and industrial needs, gas supply, sewerage, waste, and rainwater disposal, how to make buildings waterproof and installation and repair of gutters and drainpipes.

Civil Construction Mobile Plant Operator
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

As part of this qualification, you will not only learn how to operate a skis steer, excavator, and front-end loader; you will also gain knowledge and skills in how to plan and organise specific projects, rad and interpret plans, work at heights, and how to prepare, excavate, maintain, and dispose of material on civil construction sites.

Painter
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

As part of this qualification, you will learn skills as a painter or decorator for residential, commercial, and industrial construction and maintenance projects, including to prepare and protect surfaces, colour matching, interpret plans and applying work health and safety requirements.

Landscaper / Groundskeeper
AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture

As part of this qualification, you can work across both our landscaping and facilities maintenance divisions.  You will learn about effective pruning, identifying various plans and improving soi; conditions, reticulation, and working safely with chemicals. It includes requirements for Pest Management Technician licensing.

Surveying Technician
Certificate IV in Surveying

As part of this qualification, you will learn by measuring and mapping land, determining boundaries, and providing essential data to guide engineers, architects, planners, and government authorities. Their work includes field measurements, research, mapping, reporting, and legal documentation - ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient construction and land use across diverse environments.

Human Resources
BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources

As part of this qualification, you will learn skills in overseeing services and employee relations, management of the end-to-end recruitment process, understanding of how to implement performance management processes, workforce planning and helping to foster a positive and productive workplace.

Supervisor
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management

Progressing into a supervisory or leadership position this qualification this course will enable you with effective communication strategies, operational planning, problem solving, digital technologies, how to effectively lead a team, and demonstrating leadership in the workplace.

Administration
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration)

This qualification provides competencies enabling administrators to smoothly operate in office-based role including record keeping, communication, planning & scheduling of work, problem solving, basic financial transactions and the importance of business sustainability.