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Pre-Apprentice Course
Coming Up
We’re working on the next pre-apprenticeship courses. Stay tuned.
Past courses
Eligibility
The following student eligibility applies to participate in the pre-apprenticeship/traineeship training:
- Be aged between 15 and 40 at time of enrolment
- Are no longer at school
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen
- Must not already hold a qualification in the same vocational outcome equivalent to or greater than the pre-apprenticeship course.
How to register
When the time comes for a pre-apprenticeship or traineeship course it will be listed as a job post on our website as well as on our social media pages. We can let you know about this if you’d like to subscribe to our newsletter.
VET vs Uni
Weighing up the options between university and vocational education can be difficult depending on which industry you want to enter. In some instances, you may only have one choice.
We’ve asked our apprentices and trainees about why they chose Vocational Educational & Training (VET) when also presented with an opportunity to go to University to which most said they enjoy being able to ‘earn while they learn’ and ‘gain valuable skills on the job’.
On-the-job experience is valued highly by employers. The experience that a trade or traineeship offers is a valuable introduction into the working world, one which teaches workforce etiquette, skills relevant to the industry and provides a nationally recognised qualification, all within a 12–48 month period.
Upon successful completion, many skills shortage industries will pay above $56k per annum for a qualified trade person, there is a higher chance for employment outcomes for qualified tradespeople and an opportunity for further study including University education.
Vocational Education
- 82% of VET graduates who completed an apprenticeship or traineeship are employed after training*
- $56,000 per annum is the median income of a VET graduate working full time after training*
- Nil entry requirements and in some instances study can commence whilst at school
University Education
- 67% of University students find work after graduation
- $54,000 per annum us the median income of a University graduate*
- Entry requires an ATAR
*McCrindle Research & Skilling Australia Foundation.
Already an apprentice?
- Looking to recommence
- Need more exposure to the trade
- Employer ran out of work
FAQs
Have a question not answered? Contact us via this form or call us on 1300 277 736.
Women in non-traditional trades
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Mature aged apprentices
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Out of trade apprentices
We understand that at times your employer can no longer maintain your employment or sometimes you need a new employer to gain further experience in the industry.
Aboriginal employment
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Vet vs Uni
On-the-job experience is valued highly by employers, and that's what you get from day one as an apprentice.
Job expo
During the coronavirus pandemic we've moved our expo information on line for you to find everything you need to start your career with us, a NSW Apprenticeship specialist.