Apprentices and trainees
Want a hands-on and practical qualification? Need more job skills? Thinking about a career change?
Make money while you learn new skills and knowledge. Increase your long-term potential for employment. Enjoy a probation period of 30-90 days to make sure you have made the right decision. And when you've completed your training, travel while your skills earn you money.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships
School students
Train with SkillsTech Australia
Eligibility
Fees, discounts and student loans
Start dates
Are you an employer?
Contact us
Apprenticeships and traineeships
When you do an apprenticeship or traineeship you can work and earn money while training towards a nationally recognised qualification. Full time, part time and school based apprenticeships and traineeships are available.
Apprentices and trainees are contracted to an employer for the time it takes to gain skills in a trade or vocational area - usually between one and four years. An apprentice or trainee:
- is paid to do a job and learn new skills at the same time
- has a variety of jobs and career paths, without having to go to university and
- receives a qualification which is recognised wherever they go in Australia.
SkillsTech Australia offers nationally-recognised training to apprentices and trainees in a way and at a time that suits their workplace. SkillsTech Australia will:
- work with the apprentice/trainee and employer to design a training plan - including what training needs to occur, how that training will be provided, and when/where that training will take place - and support both to make it work
- provide a training record book and any essential training materials at no cost to the apprentice/trainee
- monitor training and apprentice/trainee progression
- organise any additional learning support required (e.g. reading, maths skills) and
- provide advice on fees and charges, and travel and accommodation subsidies.
To find out how you can become an apprentice or trainee, contact the Department of Education, Training and the Arts on 1800 210 210.
School students
Gain a qualification while you finish high school. Increase your job opportunities and complete an apprenticeship or traineeship through SkillsTech Australia.
When you undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship while you're still at school, you can gain credit points towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Ask your school guidance officer for more information.
If you are already working part-time and like your job, why not ask your employer to consider putting you through a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship with SkillsTech Australia.
If you are interested in a particular industry, why not arrange work experience through your school guidance officer or VET coordinator? If you enjoy the work experience and are offered employment in the industry, check with your employer to see if they might put you through a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship with SkillsTech Australia.
TIP: There are a number of group training companies who can assist you with completing an apprenticeship while you're still at school. These include All Trades Queensland, East Coast Apprenticeships, MIGAS, Biga and Electrogroup.
Ask your school guidance officer or VET coordinator for more information on completing an apprenticeship and traineeship through SkillsTech Australia.
Train with SkillsTech Australia
Receive a nationally recognised qualification when you do your training with SkillsTech Australia. As a Supervised Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) we deliver training towards qualifications in automotive mechanical and heavy vehicle, plumbing, electrical and electrotechnology, building and construction (including carpentry, painting, furnishing, bricklaying) and engineering fabrication and mechanical.
At SkillsTech Australia you can enjoy modern facilities and resources, quality training and teaching staff that are industry-qualified, professional and experienced.
If you are employed full-time or part-time, we can tailor your training to suit the needs of your employer.
Eligibility
To be accepted into training towards an apprenticeship or traineeship:
- you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status
- have an employer or Group Training Organisation who will put you on as an apprentice or trainee.
If you are changing careers, are a new school leaver or a school student, you also have the option to attend one of our pre-apprenticeship classes or Certificate II courses that will prepare you with the skills required in apprenticeship or traineeship areas. Pre-vocational to certificate courses are available in a variety of trades. For further information, contact the Department of Education, Training and the Arts on 1300 210 210.
Fees, discounts and student loans
The fee varies for each apprenticeship or traineeship. A discount may be available. Conditions apply. Contact the Customer service centre for more details.
If you are a school student check with your school VET officer or school guidance officer for more detail about fees.
Start dates
For some apprenticeships and traineeships, training can start at any time. Some apprenticeships and traineeships have specific start dates. SkillsTech Australia runs a range of training options from block or day release, flexible delivery and on-the-job training (conditions apply). For further information contact the Customer service centre.
Are you an employer?
As an employer you can:
- recruit the apprentice or trainee
- select the training provider
- decide on the training program
- negotiate on the way training is delivered to suit your requirements. Conditions apply.
- SkillsTech Australia provides quality training through modern facilities and resources that will give your staff and in turn, your business that competitive edge and
- individual units or competencies and/or complete Certificate courses are offered with industry-qualified, professional and experienced staff providing expert instruction.
SkillsTech Australia offers employers:
- dedicated service to your business and industry requirements
- highly qualified teachers and trainers
- the latest technology in training aids
- flexible modes of study in the delivery of your training, which means that you set the training pace. Conditions apply
- the ability to look after training needs for all your staff
- assistance in the skills recognition process and
- insights into the training needs of your business.
SkillsTech Australia is dedicated to establishing a training plan for your trainee or apprentice, which meets the individual needs of your business. Your customised training plan may include:
- on the job training by a qualified trainer (conditions apply)
- face to face classroom delivery on a block release or day release basis
- self-paced learning packages aided by telephone tutorial support and
- a blended combination of all of the above.
Employ an apprentice or trainee in two easy steps.
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Contact a local Australian Apprenticeship Centre. They are there to assist the employer in completing the training contract. They can provide information on which 'Registered Training Provider' delivers training in the area of employment and incentives for employers. Visit the Australian Apprenticeships website for more information on local Australian Apprenticeship Centres.
- Your next step is to nominate SkillsTech Australia as your preferred training organisation.
Contact us
Contact our Customer service centre for further information.
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