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Apprenticeships / Traineeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career and 'Earn while you Learn'. Apprentices gain valuable on the job experience as well as working towards a trade qualification. Apprenticeships can take up to four years to complete, the duration varies according to the status of your employment, for example part-time, full-time or school-based. There are provisions for apprentices to complete their apprenticeship early once they have reached the required level of competence, rather than having to wait for a set time period to elapse. Apprentices are required to participate in formal training through a Supervised Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
Traineeships are like a mini-apprenticehip and vary in length from 12 months to 3 years depending on the qualification. Traineeships provide a broad range of job options across a wide variety of industries. Trainees also undertake an accredited training program. Trainees are paid according to their particular industries award or the State Training Wage for the time spent training over the duration of the Traineeship. Same as Apprenticeships, Traineeships may be undertaken as full-time, part-time or school-based. On successful completion, the Trainee is awarded a qualification that is recognised by industry throughout Australia.
The Benefits of becoming an Apprentice or Trainee through TORGAS:
- Gain valuable industry experience
- Receive technical training (off the job) and practical training (on the job)
- Earn While you learn
- An education and a job at the same time
- Achieve a qualification recognised across Australia
- A great start to your career
- TORGAS Field Officers are committed to seeing you though your apprentice/traineeship to ensure the best possible outcome. Any questions or problems are addressed to ensure everything goes smoothly.
- After completion, your qualification can assist with further study or even operating your own business
Types of Apprenticeships & Traineeships Available
There are more than 600 Apprenticeships and Traineeships in Queensland to choose from, so it is important to carefully decide which occupation is right for you. You should consider what kind of environment you like to work in and which occupation matches your skills and interests.
Apprenticeships
- Cabinetmaking
- Carpentry
- Cookery
- Engineering
- Electrical
- Motor Mechanics
- Glass & Glazing
- Diesel Fitting
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Plastering
- Sign writing
- Tiling
- ...and many more
Traineeships
- Administrative
- Automotive
- Computers
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Food Retailing
- Furnishing
- Furniture Production
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Small Business
- ...and many more
How to Become an Apprentice/Trainee through TORGAS
If you are interested in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship you need to complete a TORGAS Registration Form. To register come into one of our offices, you can find the location of our offices in Queensland by clicking here. Remember when you come into register please bring the following items:
- A current copy of your resume
- Copies of education results and any certificates that may support your application
- Three Referees required eg. Employer, sports coach, teacher
- Jobseeker identification is an advantage and can be obtained from Centrelink
If you have any questions regarding our Recruitment Process, please contact us on our Toll Free number 1300 655 199.
