HOMEThe 5 steps for obtaining a Traineeship
Step 1
Decide on a Traineeship, e.g Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV
Trainees need to think about what they wish to achieve and what traineeship is available to help achieve their goals
Step 2
Source an employer
There needs to be a workplace whereby the trainee is employed and can do on-the-job-training
Step 3
Sourcing a training organisation
A Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) needs to be selected to undertake the training component of the traineeship.
Step 4
Sign the paperwork
A training contract is required to be signed between the trainee (and parent / guardian if necessary) and the employer. This legal document will outline the roles and responsibilities of both or the duration of the traineeship.
Australian Apprenticeship Centres will assist with the process. A training plan, including the education, training and employment schedule, will also be agreed upon and signed by the SRTO and the trainee. This will outline the time allocated to traineeship training and employment
Step 5
Training contract lodgement and commencement
The training contract is lodged by the Australian Apprenticeship Centre to the Department of Education and Training once the supervising registered training organisation confirms its role and has negotiated the training plan.
The trainee will be able to commence their work and training once approved. A probation period will apply
Apprenticeship Centres
You can contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre for assistance, and a Traineeship Training Contract
Supervising Registered Training Organisations (SRTO) in most State and Territories need to be an “Approved Provider” for the Government Funding to pay of the SRTO’s training costs.
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