Apprenticeship and Traineeships
Apprenticeship and Traineeships
Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine paid work with nationally recognised training. You learn skills in a particular industry by working and learning on-the-job, and also through training with a Registered Training Organisation such as South West Institute of TAFE.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are available in a wide range of industries and can be undertaken by Full time or Part time employees and Year 11 and 12 students.
Apprenticeships are generally three to four years duration, and are available in traditional trade areas. Traineeships are usually 12 months but can vary up to two or three years for higher qualifications. Both involve a formal training contract.
South West Institute of TAFE is one of the largest training providers of Apprenticeships and Traineeships in Victoria and Interstate.
Apprenticeship / Traineeship Services is your first point of contact for providing information on apprenticeship and traineeship training at South West TAFE. You may obtain the following information through our course office.
- Course content
- Delivery strategies
- Government policy and procedures
- Qualifications best suited to your workplace
- Customisation of courses
- Fee-for-service qualifications for existing workers and associated costs
- New Training Package qualifications
- Sign-up processes
Fees and Charges
Useful Links:
www.newapprenticeships.gov.au
www.wagenet.gov.au
www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
www.workcover.vic.gov.au
www.otte.vic.gov.au
Group Training Company
Job Network
Who can become an Apprentice or Trainee?
- Secondary school students – now have the opportunity to gain traineeship qualifications under the school based new apprenticeship program. This program enables year 11 and 12 students to combine VCE/VCAL study and Part time courses employment whilst gaining a nationally accredited traineeship qualification.
- New employees – are workers that have been employed with an organisation for less than three months Full time courses or twelve months Part time courses.
- Existing employees – are workers that have been employed with an organisation for more than three months Full time courses or twelve months Part time courses.
Note: To undertake Apprenticeship and Traineeship qualifications participants must be at least 16 years of age and be employed in a relevant industry occupation.
How to become an Apprentice or Trainee?
The first step is to find an employer who is willing to offer you an Apprenticeship or Traineeship in your chosen field. This can be achieved by checking newspapers, the internet, employment agencies for job vacancies, contacting employers directly or registering with a Group Training Company in your local area.
Once you have found employment, your employer will need to contact a Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC). They can find their nearest AAC by calling 1800 639629 or by logging onto www.newapprenticeships.gov.au.
What Apprenticeships and Traineeships are available at South West TAFE?
For more information on Apprenticeships and Traineeship courses contact your local campus.
| Campus | Phone | |
| Glenormiston | glenormiston@swtafe.vic.edu.au | (03) 5557 8200 |
| Hamilton | hamilton@swtafe.vic.edu.au | (03) 5551 4144 |
| Portland | portland@swtafe.vic.edu.au | (03) 5521 0444 |
| Warrnambool | warrnambool@swtafe.vic.edu.au | (03) 5564 8911 |
| Sherwood Park | sherwoodpark@swtafe.vic.edu.au | (03) 55648799 |
