You may be able to start an Australian Apprenticeship while you are still at school. Australian School-based Apprenticeships enable you to gain a vocational and technical qualification while completing your school studies.
Many schools now offer the option for students to start Australian Apprenticeships while at school, and the first point of contact for information is your VET Coordinator or career advisers at your school.
Australian Apprenticeships provide nationally recognised qualifications and competencies and offered at all certificate levels up to Advanced Diploma. Once completed the qualification can lead to continued employment, self employment; further training or education.
Students are paid while training; it is structured and can take the place of casual work the rate of pay varies depending upon the industry, the year level, the qualification and whether industry or national awards are used. Your Australian Apprenticeship Centre or Industry Association should be able to provide more detail.
There are a number of ways to find an Australian Apprenticeship:
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