Qualifications and other facts
What Qualifications will I gain from an Australian Apprenticeship?
Australian Apprenticeships are a great way to start a career. At the completion of your training you achieve a nationally recognised qualification that can give you a big advantage in the job market because it tells employers that you are genuinely interested in their industry and you have the training and practical experience they need in an employee.
What qualifications do I need to get an Australian Apprenticeship?
Like any job, the more education you have behind you the better, so completing your Year 12 would be an advantage. Australian Apprenticeships are open to anyone who is 15 years or older. Vocational studies at school or some work experience in the industry you wish to work would also help you gain a Australian Apprenticeship.
What are the benefits of competency based training?
- Achieving a qualification in a shorter time period, and so quicker access to higher wages
- Assisting experienced but not formally qualified people to gain a formal qualification
- Attracting older workers to a trade as a shorter time period reduces financial and other costs to mature apprentices and their families
- Recognition of prior learning and competency-based training allows earlier completion of training and the recognition of prior experience
- Recognition of prior learning is the recognition of competencies currently held, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred, and this learning is counted towards the achievement of a qualification
- Competency-based training enables an apprenticeship to be completed once all parties have determined competence has been reached - regardless of time served.
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