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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

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

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 444 courses offered by 312 providers across 4089 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.
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  1. (105) Apprenticeship
  2. (339) Traineeship
  3. (73) Certificate II
  4. (232) Certificate III
  5. (106) Certificate IV
  6. (29) Diploma
  7. (4) Advanced Diploma

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Certificate III in Business

Course ID: BSB30120
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$6,140.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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10 - 13 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Course ID: BSB40520
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$6,140.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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13 - 19 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate III in Individual Support

Course ID: CHC33015
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$6,930.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Course ID: CHC43015
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$10,670.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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17 - 34 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate IV in Disability

Course ID: CHC43115
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$8,270.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Course ID: CHC43415
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$8,810.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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17 - 37 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Diploma of Community Services

Course ID: CHC52015
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$11,470.00
You could pay: $0.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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18 - 27 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate III in Hospitality

Course ID: SIT30616
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$6,670.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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12 - 22 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate III in Hospitality

Course ID: SIT30622
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$6,670.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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12 - 22 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations

Course ID: AUR30220
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$8,810.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $2,900.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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16 - 31 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

Course ID: SIS20419
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$3,740.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $160.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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11 - 12 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

Course ID: SIS30619
Traineeship
Cost
Standard course fee:
$10,670.00
You could pay: $0.00 to $240.00
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Duration i Indicative duration range based on actual student completion. For apprenticeships and traineeships, the duration includes study and employment under a training contract. A dash indicates insufficient data is available.

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10 - 17 months (full-time)
Course Outcome i Indicates expected outcome following course completion.
  • Further study: This qualification will prepare you for further study.
  • Entry-level employment: This qualification will prepare you for entry-level employment.
  • Mid-career employment: This qualification will prepare you for mid-career employment. Previous education or industry experience may be required.

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How long will it take to complete this qualification?

Short Course

All short courses are currently shown as under 4 months duration, based on the Department of Education's internal data analysis. Ask your provider for more information.

Qualification

Duration information is based on 20 hours of class time per week and uses aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

The duration indicates contract term which includes both formal training and full-time employment under a training contract. This is based on aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers. Click here for more information about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship and ask your provider for guidance on your individual circumstances.