Apprenticeships and Traineeships for Students

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

	Australian Apprenticeships encompass all apprenticeships and traineeships. They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based. Australian Apprenticeships are the best way to combine training and employment and they can lead to a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and do not require any entry qualifications. Australian Apprentices are available to school-leavers, those re-entering the workforce or those wishing to change career.

Australian Apprenticeships offer a range of benefits, they:

Are a great way to get a head start in a chosen career
Involve paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both
Represent ‘Competency based’ training which means individuals can complete their training faster when they reach the required skills level
Enable existing skills and prior experience to be recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time. They are available as full-time or part-time, also available part-time in many schools

Lead to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of a person’s working life
Are also an important 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:

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
Printing
Process manufacturing
Property services
Public services
Retail

Seafood
Sport and recreation
Telecommunications
Tourism
Transport and distribution
Utilities and energy

If you are interested in an Australian Apprenticeship and how to get started, download An Australian Apprenticeship – A Great Career Option brochure or contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre or phone 13 38 73.

Quick facts

Traineeships are generally shorter than apprenticeships and exist in many non-trade and trade areas.
There are around 500,000 apprentices/trainees in training in Australia.
There are more than 80 apprenticeships and 400 traineeships available throughout Australia.
Apprenticeships/traineeships combine work with training and can be full time, part time or school based.

Finding an apprenticeship or traineeship

			ApprentiCentre Everything you need to know about apprenticeships/traineeships in Western Australia. Check out the step-by-step guide and how to get ahead. If you want an apprenticeships/traineeships register on the jobs board now.
			Construction Training Fund The building and construction industry in Western Australia has thousands of opportunities for you. There are no limits on what you can achieve. The building and construction industry is set to continue as a major employer with significant infrastructure and residential projects planned well into the future. Skilled workers will be in demand for many years. If you want to know more about how you can start a career and be a part of something that’s big go to nolimits.com.au.
			Austal Ever wondered what it's like to work in the worlds most technically advanced vessels? Austal provides apprenticeships in areas covering Electrical, Engineering, Fitout and Fabrication. Taking an apprenticeship with Austal, one of the world's leading manufacturers of aluminium vessels, will mean you receive first class training using cutting edge technology. Definitely worth a look!
			The Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation Explore a career in brick and blocklaying - check out the "Become a Bricklayer" website by following the link above. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the industry, how to find an employer, where to do training and how to make the right connections.
			Apprenticeships Australia Apprenticeships Australia is CCI’s professional apprentice and trainee recruitment, selection and employment service. We are the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in WA, currently employing over 800 apprentices and trainees across a diverse range of industry and occupational areas and locations.
			Skill Hire Skill Hire specialise in apprenticeships in the construction industry trades and have traineeships in general construction as well as business administration. Skill Hire will provide help, guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship, find suitable hosts for you to work with and learn from, organise your training and take care of many of the paperwork requirements for your apprenticeship/traineeship. With our experience you are in good hands. Contact us to find out more.
			Industrial Training Institute The Industrial Training Institute is the CCI's Registered Training Organisation (RTO). iTi was built to provide practical, high quality skills training for the metals, engineering and electrical sectors and leads the way in industrial skills training.
			Group Training Australia Check out what Australian Apprenticeships and jobs that are vacant in your area. Search through heaps of different industries.
			Directions Organisation delivering apprenticeships, traineeships and employment services to the Wheatbelt and Metropolitan regions of Western Australia.
			Apprenticeship's Group Australia This site is all about technical colleges in Australia.
			Skills One Career profiles, blogs, videos and heaps of other handy tools for anyone interested i traineeships and apprenticeships.
			Australian Job Search Check out what Australian Apprenticeships and jobs that are vacant in your area. Search through heaps of different industries.

Helpful links

	ApprentiCentre Jobs Board Welcome to ApprentiCentre’s Jobs Board where you will find vacancies for a wide range of apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia. Register with Jobs Board for email or SMS alerts of apprenticeship/traineeship vacancies – your apprenticeship is just a few clicks away.
	Career Advice Australia Career Advice Australia gives you info on how to get the skills and training you need to achieve your goals and get the career you want!
	Youth Across Government The central hub of government information for young people.
	Australian Apprenticeships Check out Australian Apprenticeships for everything you need to know about kick starting your apprenticeship!