Although they vary from one industry to another, apprenticeships and traineeships include:
- paid employment under an appropriate industrial arrangement (for example, an award or enterprise agreement);
- a Training Contract that is signed by both the employer and apprentice or trainee and registered with the QLD Department of Education and Training (DET);
- a qualification, delivered by a Registered Training Organisation, that meets the requirements of a declared apprenticeship or traineeship in QLD and leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships and traineeships changes
During the past few years significant improvements have been made to the apprenticeship and traineeship system in QLD to make training more flexible, for example:
- potential of delivery in the workplace
- customised training to meet the needs of employers
- flexible delivery
- offered to existing workers (workers currently in the workforce)
- offered to school students
- established in new industries and at higher qualification levels
- easily linked to further vocational education and training and university studies.
Employer incentives
We can provide you with advice about employing an apprentice or trainee as well as links to other vital agencies in Logan that can assist you in the process.
Our Workforce Development Officer is up to date with the latest government employer incentives and assistance programs to help support your business to employ apprentices and trainees. Contact us today for further information about incentives. For detailed information about apprenticeships visit: www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Job Placement
Job Services Australia are Federally funded to provide job placement service aimed at putting you in touch with a job seekers whose skills and experience may match the needs of your business. To support you in determine which provider to use, the Workforce Development Officer provides business with the following options:
- Employer Information Sessions
- On-Site interviews