Become an apprentice or trainee
Gain valuable career skills and earn money at the same time!
Interested in hands-on practical work, learning on the job and earning an income along the way? If so, becoming an apprentice or trainee is a great career choice.
Apprenticeships and traineeships are more than just jobs - they're a great way to set yourself up for the career you want.
What you'll receive is:
- a qualification that is recognised in Australia and internationally
- practical and relevant experience and training that is very attractive to employers - giving you a big advantage in the job market, and
- an income straight away.
University students leave Uni sometimes with thousands of dollars of debt. Choose skills over Uni and you can be financially independent much sooner than you think.
Who can become an apprentice or trainee?
The short answer is just about anyone! Becoming an apprentice or trainee is open to anyone from school based apprenticeships to mature age entrants.
The main requirement is that you must be employed to become an apprentice or trainee. You can apply for an apprentice or trainee position with an employer, or alternatively, if you are already employed, your current employer may consider allowing you to become an apprentice or trainee within your organisation. This is a great way to recognise the on-the-job skills you have acquired and to formalise your training in a way that can be customised to your work environment and requirements.
It's never too late to change your career. Apprenticeship and traineeships are not just for young people.
Lots of tradespeople quickly become managers as their careers evolve and develop. Some even start their own business very quickly after qualifying.
Special incentives are also available for employers who take on an apprentice or trainee from a disadvantaged background. This can include people from an indigenous background, those of a mature age and people with disability. Contact us to find out more.
Earn money from the start and gain a nationally and internationally recognised qualification!
The fact that you start earning money from the beginning of your apprenticeship or traineeship means that you can start saving for that car, deposit on a house or next great adventure much sooner than if you were to spent long years studying.
You can find out more about what type of job might be right for you or what steps you need to take to apply to become an apprentice or trainee by contacting ABL Apprenticeships Centre on 1300 363 831.
Alternatively, here are some links to other resources about becoming an apprentice or trainee:
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Skillsroad
If you're not sure what you want to do next, www.skillsroad.com.au can help you make this important decision. It is a website for people who like the idea of earning money while gaining skills on the job. It gives a run down on all types of careers that offer apprentice or trainee opportunities. It also offers useful job hunting tips, an interactive resume builder plus videos and inspiring success stories.
1. Fact find about apprenticeships or traineeships
2. What career will suit me
3. Getting involved in high school
4. Job hunting skills
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myfuture
Explore career options, find occupation profiles, job seeking tips and more.
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Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways
You can search by industry, trades, job pathway (see what courses can help you get the job you want) or work type (start thinking about career directions). You can also search for Australian School-based Apprenticeships.
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The National Training Information Service (NTIS)
Is a large database about vocational education and training in Australia. It contains detailed information about courses, qualifications, training packages, competency standards, and training organisations.
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Job Outlook
Job Outlook provides you with information on occupations Australia wide, such as the size of the workforce, future growth prospects, required skills, duties involved, average weekly earnings, and the main employing industries.
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Australian Apprenticeships
Helpful information about careers, apprenticeships, traineeships and job search tips. Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get the head start in the career you want.