An apprenticeship or traineeship can be a practical pathway into your chosen occupation.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships allow you to earn while you learn! Apprenticeships and Traineeships can provide you with a nationally recognised qualification while working; learning valuable skills and earning at the same time.
Compare the training, work and study options that fit your goals. Employment outcomes and wages depend on the occupation, employer and your circumstances; a qualification does not guarantee a particular job or income. Speak to our team about suitable pathways.
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They are established under training contracts between the employer and the apprentice or trainee and are regulated by government. They’re a great way to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification.
As an apprentice or trainee you will finish your higher-learning journey equipped with practical skills AND a formal education. This powerful combination of theoretical and hands-on experience is prized by employers across many industries and professions.
Apprenticeships
An Apprentice is trained in a traditional trade, such as a chef, mechanic, plumber or builder. Once completed your apprenticeship you would be considered a qualified tradesman.
Traineeships
Trainees are trained in a vocational area that may be considered a white, green or blue collared profession. Job roles include office administration, IT and tourism. Once completed a trainee will receive a qualification in their chosen vocational area.
Full Time
Full time apprentices and trainees work and train an average of 38 hours a week and are not considered a casual employee. This means they have ongoing employment.
Part Time
A Part time apprentice or trainee are also considered a regular employee, continuously employed, working and training no less than 15 hours a week (averaged over a 4 week cycle).
It doesn’t matter how old you are, commencing a apprenticeship or traineeship is the same for everyone. Novaskill encourages older apprentices and trainees- you provide reliability, life skills and knowledge and maturity. Once you turn 21, you are considered to be a mature aged apprentice/trainee.
Some of your prior life experiences and early learning may provide you with credit and reduce your overall training time via Recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC).
As a mature age apprentice or trainee, you may earn different wages compared to a young apprentice or trainees. Phone the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 to discuss wages.
School-based apprenticeships/traineeships give you a head-start with your careers and earn a wage, by beginning part of your training while still enrolled at school.
School-based apprentices and trainees can undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship as part of their high school studies. Options to do so usually occur in grades 10, 11 and 12. It will impact your school study time table and be considered part of your school curriculum.
You’ll begin the apprenticeships or traineeships part-time and gives you an opportunity to begin paid employment, start off–the-job vocational training and keep going to school. Combining a senior school certificate and a nationally recognised qualification (at Certificate I, II, III, IV, and Diploma or Advanced Diploma level) gives you hands-on industry experience in thousands of trades and qualifications.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships give you the chance to:
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll guide you through the next step.