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Become an apprentice or trainee
Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry, combining working for an employer and studying at TAFE Queensland, and graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification. Develop the skills to take on the world and make something of yourself.
The difference between apprenticeships and traineeships\r\n
Apprenticeships and traineeships are similar in that they both combine on-the-job training with practical training in the classroom. However, there are some important differences.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships are similar in that they both combine on-the-job training with practical training in the classroom. However, there are some important differences.
Apprenticeships\r\n
Apprentices are trained in skilled areas such as building and construction, plumbing, cookery, hairdressing, and more. An apprenticeship typically takes about 3 to 4 years to complete. On completion you will be trade qualified, with a nationally-recognised certificate.
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学徒们在诸如建筑、管道、烹饪、美发等技术领域接受培训。学徒期通常需要3到4年才能完成。完成后，您将获得贸易资格，并获得国家认可的证书。
Traineeships \r\n
Traineeships are usually available in other vocational areas such as business, information technology, tourism, child care, and more. Trainees typically take about 1 to 2 years to complete their course. On completion you will have important skills for your occupation and a nationally-recognised qualification.
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Traineeships are usually available in other vocational areas such as business, information technology, tourism, child care, and more. Trainees typically take about 1 to 2 years to complete their course. On completion you will have important skills for your occupation and a nationally-recognised qualification.
Trades training areas
Air-conditioning and refrigeration
Automotive electrical technology
Bricklaying and stonemasonry
Baking and patisserie
Building and construction
Building design
Carpentry and joinery
Civil construction
Cookery
Electrotechnology
Engineering
Hairdressing and barbering
Heavy automotive industries
Light automotive
Manufacturing and design
Motorbike and bicycle mechanics
Painting and decorating
Plumbing
Printing
Safety
Tiling, plastering and flooring
Becoming an apprentice or trainee
STEP 1
Because both apprenticeships and traineeships involve training from both an employer and a training provider, the first step in starting an apprenticeship is to find an employer who’s willing to take you on.
Check out our Find an Employer service
STEP 2
Next you’ll need to complete a training contract to make the arrangement official. This is a legally binding document that sets out the agreement between you and your employer to work and train together for the length of the apprenticeship or traineeship.
STEP 3
As part of the training contract, make sure you select TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO). This means you’ll be able to access industry-experienced teachers and purpose-built facilities and equipment.
STEP 4
Once the paperwork is out of the way, you’ll officially start your apprenticeship or traineeship, completing your qualification through TAFE Queensland while you work in industry putting your new skills into practice.
Finding an employer\r\n
You will need an employer in your chosen area willing to employ you as an apprentice or trainee. If you don’t have an employer in mind, or you’re just starting to look consider the following options.
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You will need an employer in your chosen area willing to employ you as an apprentice or trainee. If you don’t have an employer in mind, or you’re just starting to look consider the following options.
Find an Employer service\r\n
If you’re keen to start an apprenticeship or traineeship but need help finding an employer, TAFE Queensland can help.
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We can connect you with an employer who’s looking to take on an apprentice or trainee in your chosen industry.
Australian Apprenticeship Support Network\r\n
Try contacting an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider or Group Training Organisation (GTO).
\r\nAASN providers work with employers and apprentices to complete the training contract. AASNs often have jobs boards and extensive networks, which means they often know who is looking for an apprentice.
\r\nA GTO employs apprentices and trainees and places them with different businesses, host employers, and organises training. Contact the Apprentice Employment Network on 1800 819 747 for local GTOs.
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Try contacting an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider or Group Training Organisation (GTO).
AASN providers work with employers and apprentices to complete the training contract. AASNs often have jobs boards and extensive networks, which means they often know who is looking for an apprentice.
A GTO employs apprentices and trainees and places them with different businesses, host employers, and organises training. Contact theApprentice Employment Networkon 1800 819 747 for local GTOs.
Job sites\r\n
You can use internet job search engines to help find an employer. We suggest you enter a job title of 'apprentice' as well as your chosen industry in the search field. Other sites include Australian Government's JobActive page, Smartjobs for Queensland Government apprenticeships and traineeships or the Queensland local council job vacancies.
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You can use internet job search engines to help find an employer. We suggest you enter a job title of 'apprentice' as well as your chosen industry in the search field. Other sites includeAustralian Government's JobActivepage,Smartjobsfor Queensland Government apprenticeships and traineeships or theQueensland local council job vacancies.
The direct approach \r\n
Sometimes making an approach to an employer is one of the best ways to get noticed. Make sure you have your resume, and contact the business you are interested in working in. Taking that first step can show a prospective employer that you’re not only interested in becoming an apprentice but working for their business.
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Sometimes making an approach to an employer is one of the best ways to get noticed. Make sure you have your resume, and contact the business you are interested in working in. Taking that first step can show a prospective employer that you’re not only interested in becoming an apprentice but working for their business.
Payment and funding options\r\n
There are a range of subsidies, concessions and scholarships you may be eligible for to assist you with the cost of your training.
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There are a range of subsidies, concessions and scholarships you may be eligible for to assist you with the cost of your training.
User choice\r\n
The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees. The program aims to provide funding aligned to industry skills needs and shortages.
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The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees. The program aims to provide funding aligned to industry skills needs and shortages.
Certificate 3 Guarantee\r\n
The Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G) helps support eligible students to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification. You may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards one certificate III qualification from a list of subsidised courses.
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The Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G) helps support eligible students to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification. You may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards one certificate III qualification from a list of subsidised courses.
Payment options\r\n
If you're not eligible for other subsidies or concessions but don't want to pay your course fees upfront then you may be eligible for a TAFE Queensland payment plan. Our payment plans allow you to gradually pay off your course fees while you study.
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If you're not eligible for other subsidies or concessions but don't want to pay your course fees upfront then you may be eligible for a TAFE Queensland payment plan. Our payment plans allow you to gradually pay off your course fees while you study.
My TAFE Queensland training was fantastic. Most of the teachers were qualified electricians, they had run their own businesses or worked for big companies, and they had a variety of experience to draw on whether it was domestic, commercial, or industrial.
我一定会向其他人推荐昆士兰TAFE。荷兰对德国比赛直播有了来自教师的真实经验和世界一流的设施和工具，真的没有其他地方可以去了。
TAFE的东西太多了，我每天都可以申请。所有的单元都是相关的，课程是实践性的。
他们有昆士兰最好的设施之一。You never lack anything here, you get provided with tools and all the right equipment and the right machinery for the work
My TAFE Queensland training has helped me in the workplace. I got a taste of the range that my industry covers, it opened my eyes to the whole scope of works.
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For employers
Finding the right people for your business can be challenging. Our jobs board could be the solution. Connect with our current students and graduates in two easy steps. \r\n
Step 1: Set up your business profile. Spend 5-10 minutes completing your employer profile form.
\r\nStep 2: Add graduate jobs and internships using the opportunity link here.
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Step 1: Set up your business profile. Spend 5-10 minutes completing youremployer profile form.
Step 2: Add graduate jobs and internships using theopportunity link here.