Stop being sold the lie

Uni is the only
one path.
A trade that
pays is another.

Certificate III in Flooring Technology. One of Australia’s highest-paid trades. No course fees. Earn from day one. Nationally recognised qualification.

$0
Course Fees
$5B+
Industry Size
3 yrs
To Qualified
100%
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Nationally Recognised Training · RTO Code 91070
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Earn While You Learn
No Course Fees
Nationally Recognised
$5B+ Industry
Job Ready From Day One
Hybrid Training Model
Earn While You Learn
No Course Fees
Nationally Recognised
$5B+ Industry
Job Ready From Day One
Hybrid Training Model
Earn While You Learn
No Course Fees
Nationally Recognised
$5B+ Industry
Job Ready From Day One
Hybrid Training Model
The Numbers Don’t Lie

What this trade
actually pays.

Flooring installers sit in the top tier of Australian trade earners. The demand is growing. The ceiling is yours to set.

$5B+
Australian flooring market value in 2024
Expert Market Research 2024
5.3%
Market CAGR through 2030 — demand growing year on year
Grand View Research 2024
$6.7B
Projected market size by 2034 — the industry is only getting bigger
Expert Market Research
$0
Course fees — you earn a wage from day one while you train
Government-supported apprenticeship
Your Career Arc
1
Apprentice
Earn while you learn. On-the-job training from day one.
2
Qualified Installer / Contractor
Self-employed or employed — your earning is in your hands.
3
Business Owner / Store Owner
Choices Flooring & Style Interiors network. 165+ stores nationally.
4
Management / Project / Sales
Manufacturing rep, project management, retail sales leadership.
CTI apprentice career pathway
An Honest Comparison

University isn’t the only path
 to a good life.

Both have their place. But for the right person, a trade pays better, faster, and with less risk.

University

4 years. $50K+ debt.
Then you job hunt.

University is valid — for some. But for many, it means years without income, real debt, and no guarantee of employment at the end.

  • ✕
    No income for 3–4 years while studying
  • ✕
    HECS debt that follows you for years
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    Theoretical learning, minimal hands-on experience
  • ✕
    Competitive graduate market — no guaranteed job
  • ✕
    Many roles require unpaid internships or further study
CTI Apprenticeship

Earn from week one.
Qualified in 3 years.

You start earning immediately. Your qualification is nationally recognised. By the time a uni student graduates, you have three years of paid experience and industry contacts.

  • ✓
    Paid wage from day one of your apprenticeship
  • ✓
    Zero course fees — fully government supported
  • ✓
    Hands-on, real-world experience from the start
  • ✓
    Job guaranteed — placed with an employer from day one
  • ✓
    Nationally recognised AQF Level III qualification
CTI apprentices on site
The Training Model

No boring classrooms.
Learn how you work.

CTI’s hybrid model combines on-the-job training with Digido — a purpose-built digital platform for people who’d rather be doing than sitting.

Anywhere, Anytime, Any Device
Complete theory on your phone, tablet, or laptop — at home, on site, or in the van. No fixed schedule. No commuting to class.
100% On-The-Tools Training
Real work, real sites, real jobs. Employed from day one, trained by industry experts — not academics.
Industry Expert Trainers
Led by qualified tradespeople and assessors. The people teaching you have done the work you’re learning.
Blended Learning via Digido
CTI’s own digital platform tracks your progress, maps your qualification requirements, and keeps everything in one place.
Digido Learning System
CTI’s trademarked digital training platform
Hybrid training model Digido
From The Jobsite

Apprentices. In their own words.

“
Best decision I ever made. Uni didn’t want to teach me how to earn. CTI did.
B
Brayden T.
3rd year · Parramatta
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Walked off an office job at 28. Haven’t looked back once.
M
Marcus K.
Career changer · Brisbane
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Earning good money and I actually know what I’m doing. More than most of my mates with degrees can say.
J
Jake M.
2nd year · Geelong
By The Numbers

The industry case.

Real data. Not marketing fluff.

$5B+
Australian flooring market value in 2024
Expert Market Research
5.3%
Annual market growth rate through 2030
Grand View Research
$6.7B
Projected market size by 2034
Expert Market Research
165+
Choices Flooring & Style Interiors stores nationally
Newfurn Network
Common Questions

Straight answers.

No runaround. The things people actually want to know.

Do I need any experience to apply?
No prior experience required. You’ll be trained from the ground up by industry experts. What matters is that you show up, work hard, and want to build a career.
How much does it cost?
Zero course fees. For Choices Flooring or associated apprentices, the qualification costs are paid by Newfurn Pty Ltd. You pay nothing for your qualification — you earn while you train.
How long does the apprenticeship take?
The Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30818) is a 3-year apprenticeship. Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services (MSF31018) is a 2-year traineeship.
Can I apply if I’m older — not a school leaver?
Absolutely. Career changers are welcome. Many of CTI’s strongest apprentices came from office jobs, retail, or other trades. If you want to make the change, you can.
Will I have a job guaranteed?
Yes. CTI places apprentices with employers across the Newfurn network (Choices Flooring, Style Interiors) and alliance industry partners. You’re employed from day one.
What happens after I qualify?
Self-employed contractor, employee, management, retail sales, project management, or work toward owning your own store within the Choices Flooring network. The path is yours.
CTI pathway to success
Future-Proof Your Career

The one trade
AI can’t replace.

Every week there’s a headline about AI replacing jobs — coding, finance, admin, marketing. Flooring installation isn’t on that list. It never will be.

Physical precision at scale. No robot is laying hybrid timber in a 1920s Victorian terrace with an uneven subfloor, awkward angles, and three material transitions. A qualified installer can.
Spatial judgement and on-site problem solving. Every floor is different. Every job requires real-time decisions that no algorithm can replicate.
Human trust in the home. Clients invite you into their space. The relationship, accountability, and quality guarantee is human — and always will be.
Growing demand, shrinking supply. As white-collar jobs get automated, skilled trade work becomes scarcer and more valuable. The economics are moving your way.
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