Traineeships
Do a Traineeship and LEARN while you EARN!
Trainees undertake supervised vocational training in a workplace
Trainees earn a wage while learning about the industry and job role and gain a nationally accredited qualification on completion
Traineeship graduates are highly employable in their field, the extensive work experience they gain during the traineeship making them immediately job ready
Benefits of Traineeships
For the Employer
- Commonwealth and State Government financial incentives for the employer (eligibility criteria applies)
- Build a skilled workforce trained to meet the specific needs of YOUR business
- Develop a workforce pipeline for your business and the industry
- Train staff to do the job you need the way you need it done
- Trainees receive industry-standard learning based on the latest developments and innovations in your field so help improve productivity within your business
For the Trainee
- On the job training while being paid an income
- Access to Government funding for training costs (eligibility criteria applies)
- Flexible, hands-on learning
- Gain a nationally accredited Certificate qualification
- Gain industry experience that makes trainees job ready and desirable to employers
- Traineeship Qualifications offered by Skills Generation
Skills Generation Traineeship Qualifications
For information about school-based traineeships, visit our Vocational Training in Schools page.
Trainee Eligibility
To be eligible for a traineeship a student must:
- be 15 years of age or older
- if from overseas, have a visa allowing them to work in Australia
- not have already completed two apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications within the last 10 years
- be employed on a part-time or full-time basis. Casual employment not permitted
- Part-time – Minimum 15 hours per week over each 4-week period throughout duration of traineeship or
- School-based – 7.5 hours per week of paid employment (may be averaged over a 3-month period). Over the period of a year the employer must provide a minimum of 375 hours (50 days) paid employment
What is a Contribution Fee?
The Queensland Government covers most of the training cost, but students pay a contribution fee as a sign of commitment to their study. These fees may differ based on a student’s concessional status.
For traineeships and apprenticeships, contribution fees are calculated based on the nominal hours for each unit of competency within the qualification at a Government fixed rate.
The standard contribution is $1.60 per nominal hour and Trainees who are entitled to a concessional rate pay $0.64 per nominal hour. The Employer may pay this contribution fee on the Trainee’s behalf.
Please note that contribution fees do not apply for School-based traineeships.
When do I pay my Contribution Fee?
To meet our government funding program requirements, Skills Generation may only charge a student a maximum of 30% of their contribution fee on enrollment. Skills Generation manages this by invoicing students in two (2) instalments. The first instalment is for approximately (but not more than) 30% of the contribution fee. The second instalment is for the balance of the co-contribution fees and will be due approximately 8 weeks after enrolment. Payment of the second invoice is required to remain enrolled. Contribution fees may also be paid via payment plan in some circumstances.
Funding and Incentives
There are various Commonwealth and State Government funding and other financial incentives for trainees and their employers. Please discuss with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider of your choice.
Eligible Training Combinations
Note:
Students are only entitled to complete a maximum of two (2) funded traineeships within a ten (10) year period, across all DTET funding programs.
Career Start
Under Career Start, students may access subsidised training for up to two qualifications, depending on the pathway chosen. The eligible training combinations are:
- Eligible Training Combination One:
A student may undertake one Certificate III qualification through the General Training Pathway using Career Start funding.
- Eligible Training Combination Two:
A student may undertake one Certificate III qualification through the General Training Pathway, followed by one apprenticeship or traineeship using Career Start funding.
- Eligible Training Combination Three:
A student may undertake two apprenticeships or traineeships at Certificate II or III level (one after the other) using Career Start funding.
- Additional Skill Set Access:
A student may also access one introductory-level skill set under Career Start funding, in addition to the combinations above.
Career Boost
Under Career Boost, students can access subsidised training for one higher-level qualification, with additional skill sets available where eligible:
Using the General Training Pathway, a student may undertake one Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma qualification
OR
Using the Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway, a student may complete one Certificate IV or higher-level qualification as an apprentice or trainee under an approved training contract.
AND
Students may also access up to two subsidised priority industry skill sets
Have A Question?
If you are a prospective student or an employer interested in learning more about how traineeships can work for you…