In Australia, Apprenticeships and Traineeships are known as Australian Apprenticeships and are a combination of training with paid employment – offering recognised qualifications in over 500 occupations. So there’s sure to be one to suit you!
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Apprenticeships
- The time spent learning a skilled trade under a qualified tradesperson. Apprentices and employers have a legal agreement called a Training Contract
- Learning is on the job (on-job) under a workplace supervisor, as well as off-job with a training provider
- After finishing the apprenticeship, the apprentice receives a minimum qualification at a Certificate III or Certificate IV level.
- Generally last four years.
Traineeships
- The time spent learning under a suitably qualified supervisor.
- Learning is on the job (on-job) under a workplace supervisor, as well as off-job with a training provider. In some instances, training may be completely undertaken in the workplace.
- After finishing the traineeship, the trainee receives a minimum qualification at a Certificate II or Certificate III level.
- Generally last between one and three years.
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What are the benefits of doing an Australian Apprentice?
Australian Apprenticeships offer a range of benefits, they:
- Are a great way to get a head start in a chosen career
- Involve paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both
- In some instances allow for ‘Competency based’ training which means people can complete their training faster when they reach the required skills level
- Enable existing skills and prior experience to be recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time
- Can be full or part-time and are also available part-time in many schools
- Lead to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of a person’s working life
- Can be an important pathway from school to work
- Are available in a variety of certificate levels in more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry.
For more information see the Australian Apprentices website
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