2. Role of Australian Apprenticeships Centre
Contracted on behalf of the Commonwealth Government
to provide a free service to:
• Employers
• Prospective Apprentices and Trainees
• Complete all Government Paperwork
• Process Incentive Payments
3. What are Australian Apprenticeships?
• Australian Apprenticeships are a means of
gaining a Nationally Recognised Qualification
through a combination of work experience and
formal training. They are often entry level
qualifications for school students.
• Available to anyone of working age.
• Can be a school student, school-leaver, a
person re-entering the workforce or simply
someone wishing to change careers.
4. What industries have Australian Apprenticeships?
• Australian Apprenticeships are available
in a variety of certificate levels in more
than 500 occupations across Australia.
These occupations include traditional
trades and a diverse range of emerging
careers in most sectors of business and
industry.
5. Apprenticeships / Traineeships ?
• Apprenticeships normally take between 3 and
4 years full time or 6 to 8 years school based
and are trade related (must have a qualified
Supervisor). Apprentices will convert after
school to permanent part time or full time
employment.
• Traineeships normally take between 1 and 2
years full time or between 2 and 4 years
school based. They can be completed when a
school student.
• Both Apprenticeships and Traineeships are
competency based and may be completed
earlier than the nominal time.
6. Benefits of School Based Australian Apprenticeship
• Work for your employer while undertaking
a Nationally Recognised Qualification and
completing school – Earning and Leaning
• A great way to get a head start in a
chosen career
• Contribute points towards Queensland
Certificate of Education
• Government Funding – Commonwealth
and State
7. School Based Australian Apprenticeships
• Available for OP eligible and non OP students.
• Minimum of 48 days paid employment over 12
months. Work hours may be flexible and
dependent on employer requirements.
• Off the job theory training, could include block
training or flexible delivery (workbooks/online).
• School Based Australian Apprenticeship must
impact on school timetable.
• Part Time may not impact on timetable and a
minimum of 15 hours per week work.
8. Training Contracts
• A Legally Binding document signed by the
Employer, the Australian Apprentice and the
Parent/Guardian
• Probation – 30 days (traineeship), 90 days
(apprenticeship) from nominal start date on
the training contract
• Uphold work responsibilities and training
responsibilities
9. How do I find an Australian Apprenticeship?
• Decide what you want to do
• Format a job specific resume
• Talk to School Careers Advisor
• Work Experience
• Check with relatives, friends and
acquaintances
10. How do I find an Australian
Apprenticeship?
• Check internet websites
• Check newspapers
• Canvass employers
• Register with Group Training Companies
• Let everyone know you want an Australian
Apprenticeship
