Overview
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow high school students - typically Years 11 and 12 - to work with an employer as paid employees while studying for their Senior Certificate. At the same time, students undertake a training qualification with a registered training organisation chosen by both the employer and the student.
A school-based apprentice's or trainee's employment and/or training arrangements must impact on their school timetable for the program to be considered school-based.
What are the benefits of doing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship?
The benefits of undertaking a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship include:
- receiving both an education and a job
- being a step ahead of the competition for jobs
- learning the latest knowledge and skills
- getting paid while you learn
- working towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification
- gaining hands-on experience in a real job
- gaining the skills and experience to help you go on to tertiary study
- experiencing a great way to move from school to work
- gaining a sense of achievement
Doing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship is a great start to your career.
Read the fact sheets
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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