Available Apprenticeships in Newcastle
We offer a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications across Newcastle and surrounding areas. Our apprenticeships cover the trades that keep the region running:
Electrical and Electrotechnology Apprenticeships Newcastle
Electrical apprenticeships are consistently among the most popular in Newcastle. Train toward your Certificate III in Electrotechnology and work across residential, commercial, and industrial sites throughout the region.
Plumbing Apprenticeships Newcastle
Earn your Certificate III in Plumbing while training on real job sites across Newcastle. Plumbing apprentices work with licensed plumbers on new builds, renovations, and maintenance projects.
Carpentry and Construction Apprenticeships Newcastle
Newcastle’s building activity means steady demand for carpenters. Our carpentry apprenticeships place you on active construction sites where you learn to frame, fit out, and build from day one.
Automotive and Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeships Newcastle
From light vehicle mechanics to heavy commercial technicians, our automotive apprenticeships cover cars, utes, trucks, and trailers. Newcastle has workshops and fleet operators actively looking for apprentices.
Engineering and Fabrication Apprenticeships Newcastle
Train in mechanical engineering, fabrication (light or heavy), or instrumentation and control. Engineering apprenticeships suit people who enjoy precision work with metal, machinery, and technical systems.
Horticulture, Landscaping and Parks Apprenticeships Newcastle
If you prefer working outdoors, our horticulture and landscaping apprenticeships place you with councils, nurseries, and landscape contractors across the Newcastle region.
More Trades Available Across Newcastle
We also place apprentices and trainees in:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Wall and ceiling lining
- Cabinetmaking and shopfitting
- Signs and graphics
- Civil construction
- Telecommunications
- Business administration and IT (traineeships)
Browse our full list of apprenticeships and traineeships to see every qualification we offer.
How Apprenticeships Work With 1300apprentice in Newcastle
1300apprentice is your direct employer throughout your apprenticeship. Here is how it works:
- Apply online or call 1300 277 736. Tell us what trade interests you and where you are located.
- We find you a host employer. Our team matches you with a business in the Newcastle area that needs an apprentice in your chosen trade.
- Sign your training contract. We employ you directly and register your apprenticeship with the NSW training authority.
- Start earning and learning. You begin paid work on site immediately, with TAFE or RTO training scheduled around your work commitments.
- Ongoing support through to completion. Your dedicated field officer checks in regularly, resolves workplace issues, and keeps you on track to finish your qualification.
If your host employer’s workload changes or the placement is not the right fit, we move you to another employer so your apprenticeship continues without interruption.
Who Can Apply for an Apprenticeship in Newcastle?
- School leavers (Year 10 and above) looking for a hands-on career
- School-based apprentices wanting to start trade training while completing Year 11 or 12
- Career changers at any age seeking a recognised trade qualification
- Job seekers currently out of work and looking for stable, long-term employment
- Labourers and trade assistants who want to formalise their skills with a qualification
No prior trade experience is needed. You must be legally entitled to work in Australia and physically capable of performing trade work.
Where We Place Apprentices Across Newcastle
Our host employer network covers Newcastle and the wider Hunter region, and if you live in or around Newcastle, there is a strong chance we have a host employer looking for an apprentice near you.
- Newcastle CBD, Hamilton, and Broadmeadow
- Charlestown, Belmont, and Lake Macquarie
- Maitland, Cessnock, and the Lower Hunter
- Raymond Terrace and Port Stephens
- Singleton, Muswellbrook, and the Upper Hunter
- Kurri Kurri, Rutherford, and Beresfield industrial areas
Newcastle Trade Industry Snapshot
- Greater Newcastle is NSW’s second-largest LGA with a significant construction and infrastructure pipeline
- The Hunter region’s mining, energy, and defence sectors drive sustained demand for engineering, electrical, and heavy vehicle trades
- Major projects including the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and residential developments create ongoing apprenticeship opportunities
- The Hunter is transitioning into renewable energy, opening new pathways in electrical and engineering trades
What You Earn as an Apprentice
Apprentice wages are set by the relevant industry award and increase each year of your apprenticeship. As a 1300apprentice employee, you also receive:
- Superannuation contributions
- Annual leave and sick leave
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- Access to tool allowances where applicable
Visit our NSW apprentice wages page for current pay rates by trade and year of apprenticeship.
Start Your Apprenticeship in Newcastle Today
Newcastle and the Hunter offer some of the best apprenticeship opportunities in New South Wales. Whether you want to work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, automotive, or any of our wide range of trade qualifications, 1300apprentice will get you started with a paid position, structured training, and ongoing support.
Register Your Interest or call 1300 277 736
