You’re paid to work and study
It provides a pathway from school to work, or from one industry to another
Certificate II, III and IV qualifications are recognised anywhere in Australia
Formal training from a TAFE or private training provider is combined with workplace-based training
You have the same rights as employees
You can get involved in competitions and awards
A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship combines:
part-time, practical experience in the workplace
formal, structured training with a TAFE or training provider
your school studies
A school-based apprenticeship may also give you credit towards your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or your VCE Vocational Education Major (VCE VM).
What you need to know
A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship must have the agreement of each of the following:
your parent or guardian (if you are under 18 years of age)
your school
your employer
your TAFE or training provider
You, your parent or guardian (if you are under 18 years of age) and your employer, will be required to sign a training contract.
How to get started
speak to your careers adviser to find out about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships arrangements at your school
you and your employer must comply with the minimum hours and other requirements for a part-time or school-based apprenticeship or traineeship
find out about the requirements for part-time and school-based training.
Further information about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships is on the 'Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority' (VCAA) website.
“Career evaluation is constant and unending especially for people who are considering their next career step. Career choices can be difficult as there are so many options out there.
It can be easier if you know which Work Types you prefer and what career options they lead to. These Work Types are identified through a Career Interest Explorer, co-created in consultation with Australian Centre for Career Development and focus on apprenticeship and traineeship career pathways.
There are seven Work Types in total which can lead to different industries and occupations. While it may be easy to choose the best known occupation in a Work Type, it may not be the best option for you. Realistically, an occupation can be linked to many Work Types, but focusing on your primary Work Type can help narrow down the industries or occupations that may interest you.
Below are the seven Work Types that are linked to apprenticeship or traineeship occupations. There may be some occupations that you may not have even thought could be done as an apprenticeship or traineeship”.
Analytic and Scientific
Creative and Artistic
Helping and Advising
Nature and Recreation
Organising and Clerical
Persuading and Service
Practical and Manual
Go to Career Interest Explorer to research occupations that align with each work type and to further research your apprenticeship and traineeship pathways.
CMC School Based Apprenticeship Power point
Guide to Starting an Apprenticeship
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has information about apprenticeships, career pathways and aptitude quizzes.
To read and watch real life success stories of Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors visit the Australian VET Alumni website.
Read the Information for Apprentices factsheet.
For all queries about Australian Apprenticeships contact an Apprenticeship Network provider.
For information about courses, training organisations, and more go to the My Skills website.
To explore your options and find the career pathway for you, head to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.
For help with particular course information contact a Registered Training Organisation.
For workplace rights and obligations visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
For information on assistance for people with a disability visit the Job Access website.
For information on Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY visit the Department of Human Services website.
Have you got the skills required for an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship? These Practice Aptitude Quizzes will show you whether you have the skills: https://www.aapathways.com.au/practice-aptitude-quizzes
Australian Apprenticeship Ambassadors: Join this Facebook page to read about the stories and achievements of young Australian’s who have found career success through their traineeship or apprenticeship- http://goo.gl/2hcuGS
RMIT Apprenticeships and Traineeships on Facebook: Keep up to date with industry news, trade careers, and pre apprenticeship courses at RMIT by joining their Facebook page- http://bit.ly/2lN4064
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