Is a traineeship or apprenticeship right for me?
An apprenticeship or traineeship is one of the best ways to get hands-on training and a nationally recognised qualification while being paid. They're more than a foot in the door to gain experience - they're a great way to start your career as they give you the skills employers need. You can even begin your apprenticeship or traineeship while you're at school. And many of them are fee-free!
What's the difference?
Apprenticeships
As an apprentice, you'll spend three to four years learning a traditional trade such as building and construction, automotive, cooking, engineering, hairdressing or manufacturing. You'll graduate as a qualified tradesperson.
Traineeships
As a trainee, you'll spend one to three years, depending on your industry and qualification, learning a vocation in areas such as agriculture, information technology, hospitality, business, digital media or financial services.
Within this industry, there are 408 courses offered by 325 providers across 4164 locations
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Full qualification
A VET qualification will broaden your skills in a specialised area and give you the practical experience you'll need for the workplace. It will train you to design, plan and execute the practical and technical aspects of your field within an industry context. Certificates I?IV generally take from six months to two years to complete full time; diploma courses typically take one or two years and advanced diplomas usually take between 18 months to two years.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. As an apprentice, you'll spend three to four years learning a traditional trade and gaining a qualification, usually a Certificate III or IV. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Traineeship
A traineeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. A traineeship will take you one to three years to complete, depending on your industry and qualification. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Short Course
A part-qualification is a short course made up of subjects from a nationally recognised VET qualification. You may receive a Statement of Attainment when you complete a part qualification. If you successfully complete a part qualification, you can build on that learning to complete a full qualification at Certificate I, II, III or IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Cost
Standard fee:
$11,160.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $4,650.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Mixed
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
Cost
Standard fee:
$9,530.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $3,940.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Mixed
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Cost
Standard fee:
$22,040.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $8,570.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Cost
Standard fee:
$16,050.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $6,380.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
31 - 44 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Agriculture
Cost
Standard fee:
$6,540.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $160.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Animal Care
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,100.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,340.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
11 - 22 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Cost
Standard fee:
$8,660.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,580.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,360.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $880.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Aquaculture
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,130.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,340.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Currently unavailable
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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Certificate II in Arboriculture
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,900.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,340.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Work-Based Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,630.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $160.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Cost
Standard fee:
$5,720.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,210.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
10 - 14 months (full-time)
