Steps to becoming an Australian Apprentice

Visit https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/  to find out about the process.

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School based apprenticeship or traineeship

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A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) is not that different from a regular apprenticeship or traineeship. The difference is that you still attend school while continuing your apprenticeship or traineeship.

 

As a school-based apprentice or trainee, you’ll have an employer who will employ and train you on the job plus you’ll do some formal off-job training with a training provider.

Enrolling in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship has a number of benefits including:

• your training will contribute towards your SACE (or equivalent)

• you’ll start your chosen career or trade while you’re at school

• you’ll earn money while you learn

• you’ll get experience in the trade or vocation of your choice

• your school-based training will convert to full-time or part-time when you leave school.

 

You’ll attend school part of the week, go to work on some days and attend a training provider on others.

 

If you are interested in a school based apprenticeship or traineeship, contact your school's VET Coordinator.

 

Full-time apprenticeship

 

An apprenticeship is the time spent learning a skilled trade under a qualified tradesperson. There are hundreds of types of trade – from hairdresser to mechanic, electrician to chef, plumber to cabinet maker.

 

As an apprentice, you and an employer have a legal agreement called a training contract. This lasts until you have completed your training and both you and your employer agree you are competent. A training contract cannot be terminated without the mutual agreement of both you and your employer. Find out more about training contracts.

 

You’ll learn on-the-job under your supervisor at your place of work, as well as off-the-job with a training provider.

 

You’ll study towards a nationally recognised qualification and obtain a trade certificate when you finish.  The government and your employer may subsidise your off-job training component, meaning you pay little or nothing towards course fees.

 

If you are looking for a full-time apprenticeship, you can search on Seek.com.au

 

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