What is a Traineeship or Apprenticeship?

 

Traineeship or Apprenticeship qualifications are available in over 500 occupations and range from Certificate II level up to Advanced Diploma level.

Trainees and Apprentices learn skills in a particular industry by working and combined training on-the-job and off-the-job training. The training is conducted by a ‘Registered Training Organisation’ (RTO) such as a TAFE institute or a private training provider. As a result, trainees and apprentices gain skills and nationally recognised qualifications in the industry in which they are working in.

Trainees can be employed as a ‘full time’ or ‘part time’ worker. An Apprentice is usually employed ‘full-time’, however they can be employed ‘part-time’ subject to supporting Industrial Relations arrangements. The length of a Traineeship or Apprenticeship depends on the industry, the specific occupation or trade, any previous training undertaken and how quickly ‘Competency’ is achieved.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships at Certificate II to IV level do not require any entry qualifications, however traineeships at the Diploma or Advanced Diploma level may require pre-requisite entry qualifications. 

Traineeships and Apprenticeships are available for new or existing employees.

There is no age limit for a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

Who can undertake a Traineeship or Apprenticeship?

In general, the following criteria determine who may undertake a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

The trainee or apprentice must be:

  • an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand passport holder having lived in Australia for at least 6 months.
  • an employee of the business.
  • working a minimum of 13 hours per week (averaged over one month) and being paid in accordance with a relevant Industrial Relations arrangements or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. For Australian School Based Apprenticeships, different conditions apply.

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