Australian Apprenticeships encompass all apprenticeships and traineeships. They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based.
Australian Apprenticeships (Apprenticeships and Traineeships are both classified as Australian Apprenticeships) are the best way to combine training and employment and they can lead to a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and do not require any entry qualifications. You can be a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or simply wishing to change careers.
Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of certificate levels in more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry.
Why choose an apprentice or traineeship?
- A great way to get a head start in a chosen career.
- Paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.
- Competency based’ which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.
- Existing skills and prior experience are recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time.
- Available as full-time or part-time, also available part-time in many schools.
- Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of your working life.
- A pathway from school to work.
Why choose an apprentice or traineeship?
If you’re chosen to be a TABMA Apprentice or Trainee you will:
- TABMA Apprentices and Trainees will help you make a smooth transition from school, unemployment or other employment to the workforce – we will be with you every step of the way.
- You will be carefully matched to a host trainer who is looking for an apprentice or trainee in the trade you have chosen.
- We work closely with training partners across Australia and will help you with your training plan.
- We have higher completion rates and we will encourage you to finish your chosen qualification.
- We make sure that our apprentices and trainees are paid correctly for the work they do and look after superannuation, tax and long service leave.
- During your apprenticeship, we give you all the support you need including mentoring and training.
The benefits of being a TABMA Apprentice or Trainee
If you’re chosen to be a TABMA Apprentice or Trainee you will:
- be paid on time and correctly for the work you do
- be paid for your annual leave, sick leave and RDOs
- have the security of knowing you’re employed by a national employer
- have flexibility in working conditions and job rotation so you can be multi-skilled
- be provided with your personal protective equipment including work boots
- be supported with mentoring and safety training
- receive regular on-site visits from TABMA
- Apprentices and Trainees staff
