Australian Apprenticeships in the NT
Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine practical work with structured training, which may be on or off the job and on completion, will result in the apprentice or trainee receiving a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships are now available in over 500 occupations in an increasing range of industries.
Apprenticeships/traineeships - a legally binding training arrangement between an employer and an apprentice or trainee that combines structured training with paid employment. Employment may be:
- Fulltime,
- Part-time or
- School-based students can start an apprenticeship or traineeship while still at school working 1 or 2 days per week (School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships).
Generally, an apprenticeship can take three to four years, whereas a traineeship is usually only one year, but can vary up to two years for higher level qualifications. However, an apprentice or trainee can be signed off and receive a certificate of completion once they are deemed competent by their employer and registered training organisation. Both apprenticeships and traineeships involve a formal contract of training or training agreement.
Apprenticeships are more common in areas such as building and construction, plumbing, manufacturing and electrical trades, as well as occupations such as chefs and hairdressers. Traineeships are more common in industries such as retail and hospitality, business services, information technology and community services.
- School Based Apprenticeships (content pdf coming soon)
- Role of the Australian Apprenticeships NT (pdf 33Kb)
- NT Apprenticeships and Traineeships Database
- Travel and Accommodation Assistance
Further information relating to specific modules of training packages is available on the National Training and Information System website.