Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
What are they?
If you like the idea of earning while you're learning then an Apprenticeship and Traineeship may be right for you. They are a great way to secure a good job and get the training you need at the same time. Depending on the industry and training they can take from 1 year to 3 years or more to complete. Training can be done on the job, off the job, or as a combination of both.
Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships are available in more than 500 occupations. Contact the following organisations or visit their websites for more information.
Australian Apprenticeships Referral Line: 13 38 73 http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Free call: 1800 338 022 http://www.aajobpathways.com.au
Australian Apprenticeship Support Network - there to help
Australian Apprenticeship Support Network deliver apprenticeship support services. They are also a good place to find out about apprenticeship opportunities and information about training. Apprenticeship Networks:
- Provide assistance to employers, apprentices, trainees and and training providers
- Market and promote opportunities in the local area
- Administer incentive payments to employers
- Administer personal benefits to Apprentices and Trainees
- Work effectively with Job Active providers, Group Training Organisations, Registered training Organisations (RTO's), schools and community organisations
| Australian Apprenticeship Centres in Brimbank and Melton | |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Support Australia Powered by: VECCI Apprenticeship Services Ph: 1300 363 831 www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au | MEGT (Australia) Ltd Suite 2 The Harvester Centre 2 Devonshire Rd Sunshine 3020 Ph: 9312 7511 www.megt.com.au |
| MAS National 301 Foleys Rd Deer Park 3023 Ph: Freecall 1300 627 628 www.masnational.com.au | Sarina Russo Apprenticeships 151 Harvester Rd Sunshine 3020 Freecall: 1300 178 776 www.sarinarusso.com.au |
| AGA 301 Foleys Rd Deer Park Ph: 1300 000 AGA (242) www.aga.com.au |
SBATS (SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS
Join Deirdre Hardy, Executive Officer from Future Connect and Ollie Gladwell, Manager Mentoring Services from MEGT Apprenticeship Network Provider, as they explain everything you need to know about SBATs in the video below.
GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (GTOs)
If you already know what industry you would like to get into visit a GTO. These organisations have a network of host employers who are willing to take on an apprentice or trainee. A GTO will interview you and determine if you would be suitable for one of their host employers. The host employer gives you a place to work whilst you complete your years of training. The GTO is your "legal Employer" and they are the ones who pay you, arrange your training, support you with uniform and any other things that will help you complete the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Being employed by a GTO can be useful, especially if the host employer is no longer able to employ you. The GTO would step in and find another host employer to continue with until you have completed your work hours and study requirements.
There are many GTOs in Victoria. Some GTOs specialise in a particular industry whilst others cover a broad range of industries. Check out the GTOs in your local area or go to the GTO website for more information. http://www.grouptraining.com.au
| Group Training Companies | ||
|---|---|---|
| AFL Sports Ready | Ph: 8413 3500 www.aflsportsready.com.au | Sport & Recreation Business Traineeships University Pathways AFL Industry courses Indigenous programs |
| AFL Arts Ready | Ph: 8413 3500 www.artsready.com.au | Arts & Creative Industries Traineeships |
| AGA | Ph: 1300 000 242 www.agaustralia.com.au | Automotive Building & Construction Construction Business Construction Pathways Education Support Electrotechnology IT Plumbing (Check AGA website for daily employment vacancies) |
| Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre | Ph: 1300 761 944 www.aigroupapprentices.com.au | Peak National Industries Association Apprentice & Trainee Centre |
| Australian Brick & Block Laying Foundation | 1300 66 44 96 www.abbtf.com.au | Bricklaying |
| GForce Employment Solutions | 1800 289 675 www.gforce.org.au | Building & Construction Electrotechnology Engineering Automotive Horticulture Information Technology Education Business |
| MEGT | Ph: 9312 7511/13 69 63 www.megt.com.au | Australian Apprenticeship Network Provider offering support to Employers, Apprentices and Trainees across Australia |
| NECA Education & Careers | 1024 Lygon St Carlton 3053 9381 1922 www.necaeducation.com.au | Electrical Apprenticeships Business Traineeships IT Traineeships Data/AV/Security (Telecommunications Traineeships) |
| TAFE Courses | www.tafecourses.com.au | Various courses |
| VACC | Ph: 9829-1111 www.vacc.com.au | Automotive |
| WPC Group | Ph: 1300 656 461 www.wpcgroup.org.au | Automotive & Engineering Business Horticulture Indigenous Employment Program |
PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS
Pre-apprenticeships give a head start to an apprenticeship. These are usually a 16 week course at TAFE or other Registered Training Provider. The course is an introduction to the apprenticeship training you will complete in a particular industry. You complete study topics from the apprenticeship course which gives you the skills and knowledge to manage the full apprenticeship with an employer.
A pre-apprenticeship gives you the opportunity gain a more realistic expectation of the work involved in a partciular trade. It can also help you decide if this is the right career for you.
Some high demand pre-apprenticeship courses, such as electrical and plumbing, can require you to complete an entry test. This test is set at about Year 10 level and an average level of english comprehension, mathematics and an understanding of basic scientific concepts should get you through the entry test.
To get an idea of the maths and english levels required for apprenticeships in a specific industry go to the following website to download an Apprenticeships Aptitude Quiz.
www.aapathways.com.au/Career-Resources/Industry-Career_Information---Quizzes
Many employers prefer applicants to enrol in a pre-apprenticeship before they decide to take them on as an apprentice. Pre-apprenticeship courses are available throughout the year. For information on starting dates for these courses, contact the TAFE line 13 18 23.
| LOCAL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGA | 301 Foleys Rd Deer Park 3023 Ph: 1300 000 AGA (242) www.aga.com.au | Automotive Building & Construction Electrical Plumbing |
| Federation University TAFE | University Drive Mount Helen 3350 (Ballarat) Ph: 1800 333 864 www.federation.edu.au | Automotive Building & Construction Engineering Furniture making Electrotechnology Plumbing |
| Kangan Institute | Ph: 13 82 33 www.kangan.edu.au | Automotive (Docklands) Building & Construction (Broadmeadows) Electrical (Broadmeadows) Engineering (Broadmeadows) Horticulture (Broadmeadows) Plumbing (Broadmeadows) |
| Masters Plumbers: PICAC | Ph: 1300 222 727 www.picac.vic.edu.au | Plumbing |
| Melbourne Polytechnic | Preston & other sites Ph: 9269 1200 www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au | Visit website to view courses |
| NECA Education & Careers | Ph: 9381-1922 www.necaeducation.com.au | Electrical |
| RMIT | Ph: 9925-2260 www.rmit.edu.au | Construction pathways Electrotechnology Plumbing Telecommunications |
| Victoria University Polytechnic | Ph: 1300 823 387 www.vupolytechnic.edu.au/apprenticeships-traineeships | Building & Construction Civil Construction Electrotechnology studies Engineering Furniture finishing Plumbing |