Apprenticeships & Traineeships - Everything You Need To Know | Sarina Russo

There are plenty of great reasons to take on a traineeship or apprenticeship. You gain valuable, hands-on work-experience and complete a nationally recognised qualification, making it much easier to advance your career prospects.

• Earn while you learn
• Obtain a nationally recognised qualification
• Start an apprenticeship or traineeship at school
• Fit learning around your schedule with flexible training options
• Access incentives to off-set the costs of your apprenticeship or traineeship
• Choose from more than 500 different Australian traineeships and apprenticeships!

You can become an apprentice or trainee by being employed directly by one employer, or through a Group Training Organisation (GTO) where you’ll work with a range of different employers throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship. 

Apprenticeships teach skills in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, building and construction, etc. It takes approximately 3-4 years to complete a full time apprenticeship and become a qualified tradesperson.

Traineeships are shorter and generally take 1-2 years to complete full time. Traineeships offer a broad range of vocational and occupational choices that can include Information Technology, Children’s Services, Business Administration, Aged Care or Hospitality. On completion, you will receive a national recognised qualification in your chosen area.

Most importantly, no matter what career path you choose to take, you are likely to find an apprenticeship or traineeship that matches your career goals.

• Both of these career pathways involve structured training to give you the knowledge and hands-on skills development.
• Your training can be undertaken full-time, part-time, or even while you’re at school, so long as it’s done on a regular basis.
• If you’re already employed, you may be able to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship with your current employer
• Your employer and training organisation will work with you to structure your training plan.

If you still have questions about traineeships and apprenticeships, contact our team who will be happy to provide any support you need.

If you’re a high school student, keen to kickstart your career, you might want to explore an apprenticeship or traineeship as part of your studies.

Students aged 15 years of age or older are eligible to apply for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.  Part of your training will need to be undertaken during your school timetable, and you’ll need to gain approval from your school. This learning can contribute toward your high school certificate or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). 

You should also be aware that school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are part-time, with many apprentices and trainees continuing on a full-time contract with their employers after leaving school.

If you’ve left school or are simply considering building your career in a specific field, an apprenticeship or traineeship could be the perfect way to kick-start your career. You’ll earn an income while working towards a nationally recognised qualification and developing a skill-set that can set you up for life. These apprenticeships are generally full-time but can be part-time depending on the role.

Are you aged 21 years or over and considering starting an apprenticeship or traineeship? ,You’re not alone!

You might want to formalise your experience with an apprenticeship or traineeship, or change career completely and enter a new industry. If you have prior experience, you may be able to fast-track your qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with the support of a registered training organisation (RTO).

Pay rates are usually higher than junior apprentices.

For more information or support with understanding if an apprenticeship or traineeship is the right career path for you, contact us today.