Where do I start?
Earn while you learn!
Imagine being employed in your dream job and earning a wage even before you have completed your training. Sound too good to be true? It's not, it's an apprenticeship or traineeship. An apprenticeship or traineeship offers you the opportunity to combine training and employment, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship or traineeship is available to anyone of working age and does not require any formal pre-qualifications. You can be a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or simply wishing to change careers.
Generally an apprenticeship lasts for 3 to 4 years while a traineeship can last for 1 to 2 years. In an approved trade, you can achieve your trade qualifications or certificate much earlier!
Qualified, well-paid trades people are in demand and the high standard of TORGAS apprentices and trainees invariably means they are snapped up the minute they acquire their nationally recognised qualifications.
Entry point requirements for courses vary. However, to qualify for TORGAS employment, you must be committed, responsible, willing to learn, have basic literacy and numeracy skills, be punctual, polite and have a genuine interest in the apprenticeship or traineeship being considered.
Once through your apprentice or traineeships, you have the advantage of working in your chosen fields not only in Australia, but also overseas.
You can also use your training as the basis for further education at university or additional certificate level or run your own businesses. In a nutshell, TORGAS can put the world at your feet.
Benefits of being a TORGAS apprentice or trainee:
- ALL your entitlements are recognised
- You receive the correct pay on tim
- Placement with highly regarded TORGAS host businesses
- We help you get ready for your job
- Variety of industries
- Skill development rotation
- We organise all of your training
- We regularly visit you at work, providing mentoring and support
- We reward outstanding work at our annual awards night
Where do I start?
Recruitment
Undertaking an apprenticeship or a traineeship is a great way to start your career.
At TORGAS we have the local industry knowledge and local support to provide you with important career guidance on making the most of the opportunities available to you locally.
Our recruitment process ensures you have a smooth transition into full time employment by matching you with the right host business.
Applying for an apprenticeship or traineeship with TORGAS is simple, you can apply for a job on-line, register on-line or you can register at one of our TORGAS Branches.
When you register please also provide us with:
- a current copy of your resume, and
- copies of education results and/or any certificates that may support your application
If you have any questions regarding our registration process, please contact us on our toll free number 1300 655 199 or email your local or nearest TORGAS Branch.
TORGAS apprentices and trainees
Under the TORGAS wing apprentices and trainees are placed with highly valued employers - we call host businesses - for an agreed period during which you gain valuable practical on-the-job and technical off-the-job training.
TORGAS offers you security by ensuring you are paid all the correct wages and entitlements on time. TORGAS monitors award conditions and increases to make certain you receive prompt payment of any increases in wages.
At all times, our apprentices and trainees are assisted by professional TORGAS Field Officers who organise ongoing support and monitoring, look after your administration, act as go betweens with the host business and arrange college attendance, leaving you free to get on with the important job of learning and developing your skills.
