Australian Apprenticeships is the name
for the scheme formerly known as 'New Apprenticeships'. Under the scheme
the Australian Government incentives and personal benefits programme are
still the same.
Australian Apprenticeships still encompass all apprenticeships and
traineeships. They combine time at work with training and can be
full-time, part-time or school-based.
The change of name and appearance is the first
step in a range of improvements in Australian Apprenticeships to be
introduced in the coming months.
Australian Apprenticeships* are the best way to combine training and employment and they can lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and do not require any entry qualifications. You can be a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or simply wishing to change careers.
Australian Apprenticeships offer:
Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of certificate levels in more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry, including:
No matter what industry you might be interested in, there is likely
to be an Australian Apprenticeship to meet your needs. For more
information contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in your region.
The latest figures from the National Centre for Vocational Education
Research shows as at the September 2007 quarter there were 418,800 Australian
Apprentices in training. Further figures are available from
www.ncver.edu.au
*In some states and territories, Australian Apprenticeships are known as
apprenticeships and traineeships.