Why participate in an Australian Apprenticeship?

Australian Apprenticeships are a great way to get a head start in a chosen career or to retrain for the career you have always wanted.

They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based to give you a nationally recognised qualification and the experience you need to get the job you want.
Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age with or without a secondary school certificate or other qualification. You can be a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers.

Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of qualifications 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.

Australian Apprenticeships provide a range of benefits:

• A pathway from school to work, or from one career to another.
• Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for employment, further education and training over the course of your working life.
• Involves paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.
• Existing skills and prior experience can be recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training.
• 'Competency based' which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.

There are a number of ways to find an Australian Apprenticeship:

• Contact your local Job Services Australia provider
• Contact your local Group Training Organisation.
• If you are studying at school or a college, talk with your career adviser.
• The Youth Pathways initiative offers personalised services to assist young people that are at risk of not making it through school and onto further education, training or employment.

For further information, contact VECCI Apprenticeships Services on 1300 365 336 or email us at apprenticeships@vecci.org.au