An apprenticeship usually relates to a trade, e.g. electrician, hairdresser, chef, plumber or carpenter, etc. 

A traineeship generally relates toindustries that don’t need a trade certificate, e.g. business, retail, hospitality and more.

A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) lets you work as a paid employee while training on the job, and whilst completing your Year 10, 11 or 12 studies. You are also working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Completion of your apprenticeship or traineeship will reward you with Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) points.

You will need to still be at school to qualify and be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand passport holder or holder of a visa which allows you to work in Australia. You will need to have the ability to work a minimum of 52 days a year where your employment and training will impact your school timetable in some way.

This depends on your qualification and the award which your employer is required to pay you under. You can find pay rates and information on minimum conditions on the Fair Work website.

You can continue with your apprenticeship or traineeship once you leave school, either in a full-time or part-time capacity, depending on your employer.

A full-time traineeship can take between 12 - 24 months. A full-time apprenticeship is generally 36 - 48 months. 

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships may take longer, depending on the qualification you have chosen, how you apply yourself and how quickly you complete the required competencies.