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

Role of Australian Apprenticeships Centre

• 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.

What are Australian Apprenticeships?

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.

• 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.

Apprenticeships / Traineeships ?

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

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.

• 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

Training Contracts

• Decide what you want to do

• Format a job specific resume

• Talk to School Careers Advisor

• Work Experience

• Check with relatives, friends and acquaintances

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

How do I find an Australian Apprenticeship?

Questions?