Apprenticeships and traineeships
Why choose an apprenticeship or traineeship?
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with working in a real job, for a real boss with a real wage. Learn how to get the career you want with an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Getting started
Information for potential apprentices or trainees on how to get started, who can apply, costs and benefits, find out about what study is involved or how to start while at school.
Choose an apprenticeship or traineeship
Use the A-Z list of apprenticeships and traineeships then search the Queensland training information service for the apprenticeship or traineeship you want to know more about.
The manufacturing sector provides around 180,000 full-time jobs - 10 per cent of Queensland's workforce. The sector is the largest employer of full-time workers. Find out more about careers in manufacturing.
Who's who in apprenticeships and traineeships
See an overview of the apprenticeship or traineeship system, key parties involved and their roles.
Credit for previous experience and training
Find out about getting past work experience recognised, or gaining credit for a completed pre-vocational course or other skills and experience.
Applying
How to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship including Queensland Government traineeships, the sign-up process including your training plan, contract and obligations.
Dealing with problems
Don't give up. There are a number of ways to deals with problems. Learn how to handle problems at work or with your boss, training or finances.
Training contract
How to make changes to your training contract such as your address, employer and last name. How to request extensions if you will not finish your training in time.
Completing
Find out what you need to do to complete your apprenticeship or traineeship when you have met all the requirements of your contract, plus how to cancel or extend your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Pay and conditions
Find information about start up assistance, tool allowances, award or rate of pay, working hours, conditions of employment and employment agreements.
Fact sheets, statistics and resources
Forms, fact sheets and other resources related to apprenticeships and traineeships, including how to request apprenticeship and traineeship statistics.
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