Many schools now offer Australian School-based Apprenticeships.
Australian School-based Apprenticeships…
- Include apprenticeships and traineeships
- Enable a student to finish school Years 11 and 12 while they start an apprenticeship or traineeship
- Are 'earn while you learn' the apprentice or trainee is paid a training or apprentice wage for the time they spend 'on-the-job' with their employer (usually one day per week and sometimes block periods as well)
- Are covered by a training contract
- Provide nationally recognised qualifications
- Can lead to continued employment, self employment or further education and training
There are to be 25 Australian Technical Colleges throughout Australia, some of which are already open. Australian Technical Colleges are designed specifically to provide Australian School-based Apprenticeships. Australian Technical Colleges offer Australian Apprenticeships in several 'priority' industries including metals and engineering. There may be one in your area. Check the Australian Technical Colleges interactive map.
Financial Assistance
Employers of some Australian Apprentices will be eligible for Government financial assistance.
To find out more about Australian School-based Apprenticeships…
- Consult your Careers Adviser / Counsellor or Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator
- Visit the Australian Technical Colleges website
- Visit the School Student section of the Australian Apprenticeships website
- Contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre
