Traineeships and Apprenticeships are available at full time or part time employment.
Part-time traineeships or apprenticeships will take longer. However, many trainees or apprentices who have good underpinning knowledge will be able to gain their skills in a shorter length of time.
Traineeships and apprenticeships are available to people of all ages and stages of life, including high school students and individuals wanting to start, change or advance their career. ACCCO provides training for traineeship and apprenticeship study pathways for students who have secured employment within an approved education and care service.
Training will be provided at the workplace where the trainee or apprentice is employed. Our Trainer visits the trainee or apprentice on a monthly basis and providing individualized training in a quiet, uninterrupted area as well as providing on the job training. As we work with the trainee or apprentice through the qualification, we will be encouraging them to ask questions and research information from within the workplace.
ACCCO works with employers and the trainee or apprentice to develop an individual training plan to reflect skills required in this job.
What is a training plan?
Before starting your traineeship or apprenticeship, you also sign a training plan that describes your off-job training with your training provider. Your training plan will include:
- core and electives qualification units
- training modes including off-job and on-job delivery
- training provider details
- training location
Does ACCCO find employment for the trainee or apprentice?
No, the student is required to find an employer willing to take them on as a trainee or apprentice. ACCCO provides training for traineeship and apprenticeship study pathways for students who have secured employment within an approved education and care service.
How much does a trainee or apprentice get paid?
Trainee and apprentice wages
Apprentice and trainee wages are set by industry awards that outline pay rates, conditions, rights and entitlements.
To find out which award covers you, check out your apprentice or trainee training contract or visit the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Competency-based wage progression
Your industry award may include competency-based wage progression which means you can move up to a higher wage as you achieve skills. You can reach higher pay once you, your employer and training provider agree you have achieved new competencies. For more information about competency-based wage progression, call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.
Will I be paid a reduced wage while doing the traineeship or apprenticeship?
This may be negotiated between the trainee or apprentice and the employer. However, it must be noted that trainees or apprentices must be employed on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis. Please note that wages are subject awards determined by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
How long does the traineeship or apprenticeship take?
Usually 1 - 4 years. However, part-time traineeships or apprenticeships will take longer. Many trainees or apprentices who have good underpinning knowledge will be able to gain their skills in a shorter length of time.