The document provides information about Australian Apprenticeships Centres and Australian Apprenticeships. It states that Australian Apprenticeships Centres are contracted by the Australian government to provide free services to employers, prospective apprentices and trainees, and to complete all government paperwork and process incentive payments. It defines Australian Apprenticeships as a means of gaining a nationally recognized qualification through a combination of work experience and formal training. They are available in over 500 occupations across many industries for anyone of working age, including school students. School based Australian Apprenticeships allow students to work for an employer and complete training while at school.

1. AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS CENTRE

2. Role of Australian Apprenticeships Centre
Contracted on behalf of the Commonwealth Government
to provide a free service to:
• Employers
• Prospective Apprentices and Trainees
• Complete all Government Paperwork
• Process Incentive Payments

3. What are Australian Apprenticeships?
• Australian Apprenticeships are a means of
gaining a Nationally Recognised Qualification
through a combination of work experience and
formal training. They are often entry level
qualifications for school students.
• Available to anyone of working age.
• Can be a school student, school-leaver, a
person re-entering the workforce or simply
someone wishing to change careers.

4. What industries have Australian Apprenticeships?
• Australian Apprenticeships are available
in a variety of certificate levels in more
than 500 occupations across Australia.
These occupations include traditional
trades and a diverse range of emerging
careers in most sectors of business and
industry.

5. Apprenticeships / Traineeships ?
• Apprenticeships normally take between 3 and
4 years full time or 6 to 8 years school based
and are trade related (must have a qualified
Supervisor). Apprentices will convert after
school to permanent part time or full time
employment.
• Traineeships normally take between 1 and 2
years full time or between 2 and 4 years
school based. They can be completed when a
school student.
• Both Apprenticeships and Traineeships are
competency based and may be completed
earlier than the nominal time.

6. Benefits of School Based Australian Apprenticeship
• Work for your employer while undertaking
a Nationally Recognised Qualification and
completing school – Earning and Leaning
• A great way to get a head start in a
chosen career
• Contribute points towards Queensland
Certificate of Education
• Government Funding – Commonwealth
and State

7. School Based Australian Apprenticeships
• Available for OP eligible and non OP students.
• Minimum of 48 days paid employment over 12
months. Work hours may be flexible and
dependent on employer requirements.
• Off the job theory training, could include block
training or flexible delivery (workbooks/online).
• School Based Australian Apprenticeship must
impact on school timetable.
• Part Time may not impact on timetable and a
minimum of 15 hours per week work.

8. Training Contracts
• A Legally Binding document signed by the
Employer, the Australian Apprentice and the
Parent/Guardian
• Probation – 30 days (traineeship), 90 days
(apprenticeship) from nominal start date on
the training contract
• Uphold work responsibilities and training
responsibilities

9. How do I find an Australian Apprenticeship?
• Decide what you want to do
• Format a job specific resume
• Talk to School Careers Advisor
• Work Experience
• Check with relatives, friends and
acquaintances

10. How do I find an Australian
Apprenticeship?
• Check internet websites
• Check newspapers
• Canvass employers
• Register with Group Training Companies
• Let everyone know you want an Australian
Apprenticeship

11. Questions?