Victoria is investing in housing, transport infrastructure and major projects, with Melbourne at the centre of much of this growth. The Victorian Government has set a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, while Victoria’s Big Build continues to create training and career pathways across road, rail and construction-related industries. For apprentices, this means strong demand across practical trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, engineering, civil construction, landscaping and automotive.
1300apprentice has supported apprentices, trainees and host employers for more than 40 years. As a Group Training Organisation (GTO), we employ you directly, match you with a suitable host employer in Melbourne, help coordinate your TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) training, and provide ongoing mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
From day one, you earn a wage while gaining hands-on experience in your chosen trade. We manage your wages, superannuation, allowances, payslips and employment support, while your host employer provides the workplace training you need to build your skills.
We place apprentices across Melbourne and surrounding Victorian regions, subject to current vacancies, host employer needs and the trade pathway you apply for.
Available Trade Apprenticeships in Melbourne
Electrical and Electrotechnology Apprenticeships Melbourne
Electrical and electrotechnology apprenticeships can lead to careers working with electrical systems, wiring, circuits, power supply, communications, refrigeration, control systems and connected technologies. Depending on the pathway, you may be working toward becoming a qualified electrician, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, electronics technician, telecommunications technician, or instrumentation and control technician.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should have the practical skills and formal training needed to install, test, repair, maintain and fault-find trade-specific systems across homes, commercial buildings, industrial sites or technical environments.
Plumbing Apprenticeships Melbourne
A plumbing apprenticeship can lead to work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water, drainage, gas, roofing, sanitary and plumbing systems. Apprentices may work across new builds, renovations, commercial projects, maintenance work and larger construction sites.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should be working toward the skills needed to become a qualified plumber, with experience in reading plans, installing pipework, diagnosing problems, using trade tools safely and completing work that meets Australian plumbing standards and site requirements.
Carpentry and Construction Apprenticeships Melbourne
Carpentry and construction apprenticeships can lead to hands-on trade careers in building, framing, fit-outs, formwork, civil construction, cabinetmaking, shopfitting, wall and ceiling lining, signage or related construction pathways.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should have practical skills in your chosen construction trade, such as measuring, cutting, assembling, installing, reading plans, using tools and working safely on site. Depending on the pathway, this could prepare you for work as a carpenter, cabinetmaker, shopfitter, civil construction worker, wall and ceiling liner or signage tradesperson.
Automotive and Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships Melbourne
Automotive apprenticeships can lead to careers diagnosing, servicing and repairing vehicles, engines, mechanical systems and emerging vehicle technologies. Pathways may include light vehicle, heavy commercial, mobile plant, automotive manufacturing and automotive electric vehicle technology.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should have the skills to inspect, service, fault-find and repair vehicles or machinery relevant to your trade area. Depending on your pathway, this could prepare you for work as a light vehicle mechanic, heavy vehicle mechanic, mobile plant technician, automotive manufacturing tradesperson or EV-focused automotive technician.
Engineering and Fabrication Apprenticeships Melbourne
Engineering and fabrication apprenticeships can lead to trade careers working with metal, machinery, mechanical components, technical drawings, fabrication, fitting, welding and workshop-based production. Pathways may include mechanical engineering, heavy fabrication, light fabrication and drafting.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should have trade-specific skills in areas such as interpreting drawings, measuring and marking out, welding, cutting, machining, assembling components, fabricating metal structures or maintaining mechanical equipment. Depending on the pathway, this can prepare you for work as a fabricator, welder, fitter and turner, mechanical tradesperson or drafting technician.
Horticulture, Landscaping and Parks Apprenticeships Melbourne
Horticulture apprenticeships can lead to careers creating, maintaining and improving outdoor spaces, gardens, parks, sports fields, nurseries and landscaped environments. Pathways may include landscaping, parks and gardens, production nursery, retail nursery and sports turf management.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you should have practical skills in plant care, soil preparation, irrigation, turf maintenance, garden construction, landscape maintenance, nursery operations or sports surface management. Depending on the pathway, this can prepare you for work as a landscaper, horticulture worker, parks and gardens tradesperson, nursery worker or sports turf specialist.
More Trades Available in Melbourne
Other apprenticeship pathways may include air conditioning and refrigeration, electronics and communications, telecommunications, painting, shopfitting, signage, cabinetmaking and other trade areas, subject to current vacancies and host employer availability.
Each trade pathway leads to different on-the-job skills and career outcomes. If you are not sure which apprenticeship type is right for you, we can help match your interests, strengths and availability with current trade opportunities in Melbourne.
How the Apprenticeship Process Works With 1300apprentice in Melbourne
You apply online – Submit your details and let us know which trade you are interested in.
We review your application – Our team checks your details and matches you with suitable apprenticeship opportunities.
You attend an interview – We get to know your goals, interests and availability.
We connect you with a host employer – If you are the right fit, we place you with a host employer so you can start learning on the job.
You start your apprenticeship – You begin paid work while completing your nationally recognised training.
We support you along the way – We stay involved throughout your apprenticeship, helping with workplace support, training progress and host employer coordination.
Where We Place Apprentices Across Melbourne
Our host employers are located right across Greater Melbourne:
- Western Suburbs including Sunshine, Footscray, Werribee, Melton, Point Cook
- Northern Suburbs including Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Craigieburn, Epping
- Eastern Suburbs including Box Hill, Ringwood, Croydon, Knox
- South-Eastern Suburbs including Dandenong, Frankston, Cranbourne, Pakenham
- Inner Melbourne including CBD, South Melbourne, Richmond, Collingwood
- Mornington Peninsula including Mornington, Rosebud, Hastings
Placements may be available across Melbourne and surrounding areas, subject to host employer availability.
Ready to Start Your Apprenticeship in Melbourne?
We are taking applications now for apprenticeships right across Melbourne. Whether you already know your trade or you are still exploring, our team will help you find the right fit.
Or call us on 1300 277 736 to speak with our recruitment team about apprenticeships in Melbourne.
Who Can Apply for an Apprenticeship in Melbourne?
Our Melbourne apprenticeships are open to:
- School leavers (typically Year 10+) looking for a hands-on career
- Career changers and mature age applicants
- Women looking to enter the trades
- First Nations Australians seeking supported pathways
- School-based apprentices wanting to start while finishing Year 11 or 12
- Out of trade apprentices looking to continue their qualification
No prior experience is required. If you are reliable and willing to learn, we want to hear from you.
What You Earn and Financial Support
Apprenticeships are paid positions, at a minimum you will receive the award rate. Your wage depends on your trade, age, year level, award or enterprise agreement, and the type of apprenticeship you are completing. As your legal employer, 1300apprentice manages your wages, superannuation, allowances and payslips. Check out the Fair Work link to find out more.
You may also be eligible for financial support depending on your trade, location and personal circumstances. This may include Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans, training support payments, income support, tool-related assistance or other government support. Eligibility can change, so it is important to check current government information before applying.
