apprenticeships and traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

You spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

The training requirements are part of your training plan which is negotiated between your employer, you and your registered training organisation.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are now competency based. This means you can complete your training earlier if you can show you have reached the skill levels required for your industry.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and many can be started at school.

For further information on apprenticeships and traineeships in WA, click here to visit the ApprentiCentre website.

What is the Difference between Apprenticeships and Traineeships?

Apprenticeships are generally in traditional technical trades like printing, bricklaying or cabinetmaking. Traineeships are usually in non-trade areas such as hospitality, sport and recreation, ICT, business, manufacturing and health.

What is a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship?

A school based apprenticeship or traineeship provides an opportunity for full time secondary school students to begin preparing themselves for a career in the workforce. They are a great way to develop skills and get paid at the same time. With a school based apprenticeship or traineeship students can work towards secondary graduation and an industry recognised qualification leading to new career and employment opportunities as well as enhancing enterprise skills.

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Australian Apprenticeship Centres (AAC's)

Australian Apprenticeships Centres are contracted by the Australian Government to provide one-stop shops for those seeking to hire Australian Apprentices or to take up an Australian Apprenticeship as a career path. A list of AACs in Western Australia are located below:

• AMA Apprenticeship & Training Services
• CCI Employfast
• MEGT
• Mission Australia
• The Apprentice and Traineeship Company

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Companies:

Apprenticeships WA 

SMYL Community Services 

Apprenticeship & Traineeship Company 

Kimberley Group Training

Group Training Australia (WA)

AFL Sports Ready

Hospitality Group Training 

Recreation Industry Skills & Education