Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Image_Student_03.pngWhat is an apprenticeship and traineeship?

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with working in a real job, for a real boss with a real wage. Learn how to get the career you want with an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Why choose an apprenticeship or traineeship?

  • Get paid while you learn.
  • Available in numerous trade types.
  • Achieve a qualification that is recognised across Australia.
  • Create a pathway you can to travel to further study or even start your own business.
  • Great job prospects.
  • A great start to your career.
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships can be full-time, part-time or school-based where some of the training is undertaken while the apprentice or trainee is at high school.

Who can do an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Just about anyone who wants to learn and earn is able to do an apprenticeship or traineeship including:

  • Anyone over the age of 16 whose workplace is in Queensland
  • High school students, usually in grades 11 or 12
  • People who are already working who can use an apprenticeship or traineeship to recognise their skills or build on their knowledge
  • People working in Queensland who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, have a permanent residency visa, a temporary protection visa or are engaged or married to an Australian citizen and are holders of provisional spouse visas under subclass 820 and 309.