- What is a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship?
- What school-based apprenticeships/traineeships are available?
- Who can undertake a school-based apprenticeship/ traineeship?
- How do I apply for a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship?
1. What is a School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship?
A school-based apprenticeship/traineeship provides students in Years 10-12 with the opportunity to commence training towards a qualification or skill while completing their secondary studies. A school-based apprentice/trainee must undertake a minimum of 48 days of paid work per year. The general structure of these programs is three days of school combined with two days of training either at the workplace or at College, but this can vary. At the completion of Year 12, the school-based apprentice/trainee will make the transition to a full or part-time apprenticeship/traineeship. All of the training and qualifications completed at school will be credited towards the new apprenticeship/traineeship, significantly reducing the time needed to gain trade qualification. School-based apprenticeships/traineeships are a great way to develop skills and gain a qualification while still at school as well as increasing your readiness for the work force and your potential as an employee.
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2. What school-based apprenticeships/traineeships are available?
As a school-based apprentice/trainee, you may undertake any trade or industry training package that is available for regular apprentices and trainees. Depending on the chosen training package, you will be studying towards a certificate level II, III or IV. School-based apprenticeships/traineeships are classified as part time study. Most certificate II training packages can be completed before leaving school if they are commenced at the beginning of Year 11 while other training packages will require the continuation of training after finishing school to receive a qualification.
Popular school-based traineeships include business services, retail, hospitality, automotive, engineering production, information technology, warehousing, civil construction, horticulture/rural and child care.
Popular school-based apprenticeships include fabrication, diesel fitting, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, bricklaying, tiling, fitting and turning and mechanical (automotive).
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3. Who can undertake a School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship?
Any student enrolled in a form of Senior Education equivalent to that of the Queensland Education Department can undertake a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship.
4. How do I apply for a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship?
If you are interested in applying for a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship, please contact GAGAL to discuss the possibilities available.
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