Australian Apprenticeship Program APPRENTICE/TRAINEE GUIDE REFERENCE
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What is an apprenticeship or traineeship? An apprenticeship or traineeship is a training contract between an employer and an employee in which the apprentice or trainee learns the skills needed for a particular occupation or trade. An apprenticeship or traineeship can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and can be used as a valuable stepping-stone to start a career in an industry you want to work in.
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Why start an apprenticeship or traineeship? As an apprentice or trainee, you can: ) Learn valuable skills in the workplace ) Get paid while learning ) Combine formal training from a TAFE or training provider with workplace-based training to achieve your qualification.
Finding employment ) SelectanApprentice – www.selectanapprentice.com.au ) Job Advertisements in local and major newspapers and online ) Hand out your Apprenticeship/Trainee Business Card and Resume to your preferred employer. Ring us on 1800 005 355 to order your business cards now. ) Word of mouth-speak to family, friends, neighbours etc
Who is Apprenticeships Melbourne? Apprenticeships Melbourne is an Australian Apprenticeship Centre contracted by the Australian Government to deliver Australian Apprenticeship Support Services to Employers, Australian Apprentices, Schools, Training Providers and the wider community. Apprenticeships Melbourne: ) Provides free information, administration and support services to employers and Australian Apprentices ) Processes payments of Australian Apprentice personal financial incentives
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Under a traineeship: ) An employer agrees to employ a trainee for the term of the traineeship and to support them in their training for that period of time ) The trainee agrees to follow instruction and attend structured training ) If the business is sold, the new employer does not have to keep the trainee on
Under an apprenticeship: ) An employer agrees to employ an apprentice for the term of the apprenticeship and to support them in their training for that period of time ) The apprentice agrees to follow instruction and attend off-the-job and/or workplace-based training ) If the employer sells the business during the apprenticeship, the new employer must continue with the training contract
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Can students start an Australian Apprenticeship while at school? Students may be able to start an Australian School-based Apprenticeship while they are still at school. Australian School-based Apprenticeships enable students to gain a vocational and technical qualification while completing school studies and gives them a head start to work. School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships are open to students 15 years of age or over.
Australian Apprentice incentives There is now a wide range of financial and other incentives available to Australian Apprentices including (but not limited to): ) Trade Support Loans (up to $20,000) ) Support for Adult Australian Apprentices’ (payable to apprentice or employer) ) Living Away from Home Allowance ) Youth Allowance ) AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY ) Employers may also receive financial incentives for employing trainees and apprentices.
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In what industries are Australian Apprenticeships available? Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of certificate levels across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most industries, including: ) Aged care ) Agriculture, horticulture & related industries ) Automotive ) Building and Construction ) Business services ) Finance services ) Food ) Hairdressing ) Children’s Services ) Community services and health ) Information technology ) Local government ) Manufacturing ) Metals and Engineering ) Printing ) Process manufacturing ) Property services ) Public services ) Retail ) Sport and recreation ) Telecommunications ) Tourism ) Transport and distribution
Further useful information Australian Apprenticeships Information www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au Vic Skills Gateway www.education.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway Job Search Australia www.jobsearch.gov.au Centrelink www.humanservices.gov.au
Apprenticeships Melbourne Office Locations ) Greensborough ) Glenroy ) Wantirna ) Brunswick ) Moorabbin
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