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
Trainers at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE will:
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work with the apprentice/trainee and employer to design a training plan that outlines training needs, how they will be provided, and when/where that training will take place
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support both the apprentice/trainee and employer to make the plan work
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provide a Training Record Book and any essential training materials at no cost to the apprentice/trainee
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visit workplaces to monitor training
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organise any additional learning support required, for example reading, maths skills
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provide advice on fees and charges, and travel and accommodation subsidies.
Benefits for apprentices and trainees
An apprentice or trainee:
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is paid to do a job and learn new skills at the same time
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has a variety of jobs and career paths, without having to go to university and
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receives a qualification that is recognised Australia-wide.
Benefits for employers
As an employer you can now:
- recruit the apprentice or trainee
- select the training provider
- decide on the training course and
- negotiate on the way training is delivered to suit your requirements.
The long term benefits that apprentices and trainees contribute to the workforce include:
- having a team with nationally-recognised qualifications, which is well trained and demonstrates a diversity of skills
- ensuring the employment of staff who are familiar with the work ethos of your company and the working environment, and ensuring a customer-focus is maintained
- increased business growth and profits because you have ensured your staff are highly skilled and abreast with industry developments and
- ensuring your workforce has accredited standards necessary for business development in domestic and overseas markets.
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.
How to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship
Applications for apprenticeships and traineeships should be made through Australian Apprenticeship Centres or Group Training organisations:
- Training Line 1300 369 935
- Australian Apprenticeship Centres 1800 639 629
- Group Training Australia 1800 819 747
- Department of Education, Training and Employment website
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, Training and Employment (DETE) and Apprenticeships Info websites.