Beyond School 16+

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

In an apprenticeship or traineeship you learn skills in a particular industry by undertaking training while working. Your skills and qualifications are recognised across Australia, and by employers in your industry. For more information, see: Skills Victoria's Get an Apprenticeship or Traineeship

You can undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship in Victoria by a:

Pre-apprenticeships

A pre-apprenticeship course is a stepping stone towards getting into the industry of your choice. For more information see: Skills Victoria's Pre-apprenticeships

School based apprenticeships

School based apprenticeship and traineeships are open to students 15 years of age or over, who are an Australian Citizen; or hold a working visa that covers the nominal duration of the apprenticeship or traineeship. In Victoria it involves students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning as well as being employed and trained under the certain arrangements. For more information, see:

On-the-job apprenticeship and traineeship

Your training can be delivered either as workplace-based training from your employer or in a formal setting and conducted by a training organisation. For more information see: Skills Victoria's How Do I Get Training?

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More information

  • For information on training providers, wages and contracts, complaints and grievances, see: Skills Victoria's Get an Apprenticeship or Traineeship
  • Australian Apprenticeships - this Commonwealth Government website provides information to help you decide on an industry you want to work in, as well as information on job prospects, weekly earnings, ways to find job vacancies. It also tells you how to market yourself, how to apply for positions and write an application, and ways to increase your chances of success at interviews.
  • Understanding the employer's perspective can often help you work more effectively. The following are resources that employers may use when deciding to employ an apprentice or trainee: