What is the Australian Apprenticeships Program?

The Australian Apprenticeships Program incorporates Vocational Education and Training (VET) in over 500 trade and non-trade occupations. Qualifications are available at all Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) certificate levels up to advanced diploma.

Traineeships (non-trade vocations) are available to both new and existing employees, regardless of age or length of service. Staff employed less than 3 months full time or 12 months part time are considered "New Entrant Trainees". Traineeship durations range from 1 to 3 years, depending on the AQF level and the industry requirements of the qualification being undertaken.

Apprenticeships (traditional trade vocations) are available to all employees working in appropriate industries; regardless of age or length of service. Apprenticeship durations range from 3 to 4 years, depending on the industry requirements of the qualification being undertaken.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine both on and off the job training and skills application. Training delivery options are varied to suit individual workplace, occupation and participant needs. Employers may negotiate with Registered Training Organistations (RTO) to establish the most effective and convenient training arrangements.

Suitable employment arrangements for Apprentices and Trainees include: school-based, full-time and part-time work. Rates of pay are determined by the appropriate award or agreement the participant is employed under.

Australian Apprenticeships offer:

A great way to get a head start in a chosen career.
Paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.
‘Competency based’ which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.
Existing skills and prior experience are recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time.
Available as full-time or part-time, also available part-time in many schools.
Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of your working life.
A pathway from school to work.

Australian Apprenticeships 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, including:

Printing
Process manufacturing
Property services
Public services
Retail
Seafood
Sport and recreation
Telecommunications
Tourism
Transport and distribution
Utilities and energy
Agriculture, horticulture and related industries
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business services
Finance services
Food
Hairdressing
Community services and health
Information technology
Light manufacturing
Local Government
Metals and Engineering

No matter what the industry, there is probably an Australian Apprenticeship to suit your business requirements .

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What is the Australian Apprenticeships Program?

What is the Australian Apprenticeships Program?

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