Apply for and maintain an apprenticeship & traineeship
Apprenticeships and traineeships offer a more hands on approach to learning and they also mean you get paid as you learn. To find out more including how to apply for one, follow the information below.
Outcome
To understand how to find, apply and maintain an apprenticeship or traineeship
Let's start with why this is important:
- deciding to start an apprenticeship or traineeship is a big decision but it also means you will be learning and earning money at the same time
- apprenticeships/traineeships can last for up to four years so it is important to choose the business and trade that is best for you
KEY WORDS
AASN: Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) is your first point of contact for all queries about apprenticeships. You cannot get an apprenticeship without first getting into contact with this organisation
‘off-the-job’ training: training and assessment delivered by an RTO in a formal setting. It is often referred to as ‘trade school’ or ‘block release’.
‘workplace-based’ training: structured training (and assessment) organised to take place in the workplace by the RTO. It takes place when the apprentice or trainee is withdrawn from regular work duties.
RTO: Registered Training Organisation
Information
For some jobs, an apprenticeship will be more useful than going to uni or TAFE.
There’s over 500 occupations to choose from for an apprenticeship, including jobs in the sectors of: television, construction, healthcare, beauty, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, logistics and so much more. Read about some of the different types of apprenticeships here.
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What to do next
Choose an apprenticeship
Before you commit to deciding which apprenticeship is best for you, do this quiz to help you explore what you like and what trade/job might be best suited to you.
Find an apprenticeship
A good place to start is your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre. You can search their site for information or call them on 13 38 73 (local call cost).
You could also visit an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in person. There are over 300 locations across Australia. You can find your nearest Apprenticeship Network Provider by filtering the list of providers on the Australian Apprenticeships website.
Let people such as your family, friends and co-workers know that you're looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship. Someone might know someone who can help.
Make sure you have a professional email and mobile phone number so that a potential employer can contact you.
Find a traineeship with the Victorian Government
Victorian Government traineeships provide young people an entry level role, qualifications and training. They are available to anyone aged 15-29 who want to start their career. To start contact Jobs Victoria to find out what is available to you.
More Information & Services
CALL JOBS VICTORIA HOTLINE 1300 208 575, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm
- For information about courses, training organisations, and more go to the My Skills website.
- To explore your options and find the career pathway for you, head to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.
- For help with particular course information contact a Registered Training Organisation.
- For workplace rights and obligations visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
- For information on assistance for people with a disability visit the Job Access website.
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