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Career Driven


What is Career Driven?

It’s simple – tradies need transport. And without a driver’s licence, travelling from site to site or carrying that ute-load of tools can be challenging.

CITB is changing that. Our Career Driven initiative provides doorways2construction students and first-year apprentices with free driving lessons. Not only will this initiative provide you with a key skill, but it will also make you more attractive to employers in the building and construction industry.


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Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for free drivers lessons you must be aged 16 years or over, hold a learners permit and meet one of the below requirements:

  • Currently registered as a doorways2construction student or;
  • Currently registered as a doorways2construction student with a letter of offer for employment as an apprentice/trainee or;
  • Completed the doorways2construction program and have a letter of offer for employment as an apprentice/trainee or;
  • Are a school based apprentice with an approved CITB number or;
  • Are a first-year apprentice with an approved CITB number that has commenced a Training Contract on or after 1 November 2021 or;
  • Are an apprentice within our Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) program.

 

* Letter of offer must be for employment as an apprentice/trainee completing a CITB eligible qualification.

** Current doorways2construction students who access the 3 free lessons can access another 7 free lessons (10 in total) if they gain a school-based or full-time apprenticeship in a CITB eligible qualification.

 

What can I access?

View your circumstance below to see what you may be able to access.

  • I’m a current D2C student
  • I’m a current D2C student with a letter of offer*
  • I’m a past D2C student with a letter of offer*
  • I’m a first-year apprentice (including school-based apprentices)

How do I receive Career Driven funding?

Firstly, apply to ensure you are eligible. Then, there are two options:

  1. No Upfront fees using RAA or a preferred provider
  2. Pay & Claim with your driving instructor of choice

Once approved as eligible, you will receive an email from CITB with instructions on how you can access these options. Alternatively, if you’ve been approved – pay and claim for each lesson using the Pay & Claim form. You will need to submit a single application for each driving lesson you are claiming.

FAQs

  • What is a letter of offer for employment?
  • Do I have to book all ten lessons?
  • Will there be an instructor available in my area?
  • Do I need my own car?
  • Do I still need to pay for my final test?

Learn to Drive. For Free


Complete the online application form and we will contact you to confirm your eligibility. Once your eligibility is confirmed you can book your driving lessons.

Please only apply once as multiple applications will hold up the assessment process. If you have already applied and haven’t yet received anything from CITB please contact us via the details below.


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