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Apprenticeships and traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with working in a real job, for a real boss and with a real wage. Apprentices and trainees are contracted to an employer for the time it takes to gain skills in a trade or vocational area. This timeframe usually ranges from one to four years.

Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE offers nationally-recognised training to apprentices and trainees in a way and at a time that suits their workplace.

Benefits of training with SQIT
Benefits for apprentices and trainees
Benefits for employers
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
How to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship
For more information

Benefits of training with SQIT

Trainers at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE will:

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Benefits for apprentices and trainees

An apprentice or trainee:

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Benefits for employers

As an employer you can now:

The long term benefits that apprentices and trainees contribute to the workforce include:

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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow high school students, typically those in years 11 and 12, to work with an employer as paid employees whilst studying for their Senior Certificate.

Visit the school-based courses page for more information.

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How to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship

Applications for apprenticeships and traineeships should be made through Australian Apprenticeship Centres or Group Training organisations:

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For more information

For an overview of the apprenticeship and traineeship system, the funding and incentives available, benefits, where to start, dealing with problems, and the completion and cancellation process check out the Department of Education and Training (DET)  and Apprenticeships Info websites.

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This page was last updated at 20-April-2009
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