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Australian Apprenticeships

Thinking about a career? Think about Australian Apprenticeships.

Australian Apprenticeships mean flexible training, experience and a nationally recognised qualification.

Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to further education and training and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. Training is available in more than 500 occupations and in a wide range of industries.

Australian Apprenticeships give you the skills and experience to kick-start your career, with a valuable qualification recognised by employers throughout Australia.

Australian Apprenticeships are flexible. Training can be on-the-job, off-the-job, or a combination of both. Off-the-job training is provided by TAFE colleges, business colleges or other approved training organisations.

One of the many advantages of Austrlaian Apprenticeships is that you earn a wage as you train. Your training wage will depend on the industry you are working, the type of Australian Apprenticeship and the level of schooling and training you have completed.

School Based Australian Apprenticeships

You may be able to start an Australian Apprenticeship while still at school. Your careers adviser and teachers will know if you are able to do an Australian Apprenticeship while you are studying. They can also assist you with your Australian Apprenticeship by helping you to choose the most suitable subjects.
School-based Australian Apprenticeships provide students with an opportunity to gain a vocational education and training (VET) qualification while pursuing their senior secondary certificate.

Just like all Australian Apprenticeships, School-based Australian Apprenticeships are also flexible through on the job training, off the job training or a combination of both and because the training has been developed by industry for industry, the Australian Apprentice is getting the right skills for the employer and the right skills for their future.

An employer who takes on a School-based Australian Apprentice can benefit from the practical skills and the latest industry knowledge their young employee acquires through training.

Both the employer and the Australian Apprentice are required to sign a training agreement which links to an industrial award or agreement with wages usually being paid for the work hours the Australian Apprentice spends in the workplace.

Australian Apprenticeships are increasingly the career option for students in Year 11 and Year 12 with the students requiring the full support of their school.

Who can I talk to for more information and assistance on Australian Apprenticeships?

An Australian Apprenticeships Centre is where you can get information and help on anything to do with Australian Apprenticeships.
They are ready to provide you with the services you need.

How do I find an Australian Apprenticeships Centre?

You can contact by calling the Australian Apprenticeships Referral Line on 13 38 73 or visit the Australian Apprenticeships website at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.




Australian Apprenticeships Stats from 1 Sept 2005 to 31 Aug 2006

Apprenticeships

 

Bega Valley

Bombala

Cooma-Monaro

Eurobodalla

Snowy River

Total

Automotive

13

3

7

10

9

42

Building and construction

26

0

12

35

22

95

Food industry

20

0

1

31

2

54

Furnishing, light manufacturing

2

0

1

3

1

7

Manufacturing engineering

8

0

3

4

3

18

Primary industry

5

0

1

4

0

10

Retail and wholesale

8

0

1

10

1

20

Utilities and electro technology

12

1

2

17

10

42

Total

94

4

28

114

48

288

 

 

New Entrant Traineeships

 

Bega Valley

Bombala

Cooma-Monaro

Eurobodalla

Snowy River

Total

Arts & Entertainment

1

0

0

0

0

1

Automotive

2

1

0

4

0

6

Building and construction

1

0

1

4

0

6

Communications

3

0

1

3

0

7

Community Services and Health

12

0

1

28

3

44

Finance, Insurance and Business Services

22

0

8

26

3

59

Food Industry

1

0

6

1

2

10

Forest Industry

0

1

0

1

0

2

Furnishing , light manufacturing

0

0

1

4

0

5

Primary Industry

4

7

1

10

2

24

Property Services

0

0

1

10

1

12

Public Sector Industry

5

0

0

10

0

15

Retail and Wholesale

23

3

4

39

2

71

Sport and Recreation

1

0

0

0

1

2

Tourism

13

0

2

23

6

44

Transport and Distribution

11

0

2

4

1

18

Total New entrant Traineeship

99

12

28

167

21

326

 

New Apprenticeships Statistics, Jan-Oct 2004

Apprenticeships

  Bega Valley Bombala Cooma-Monaro Eurobodalla Snowy River Total
Automotive 16 0 3 7 5 31
Building and construction 30 0 8 42 10 90
Food industry 29 0 4 18 3 54
Furnishing, light manufacturing 7 0 1 2 1 11
Manufacturing engineering 13 0 1 7 1 22
Primary industry 2 0 1 2 0 5
Processing manufacturing            
Retail and wholesale 6 1 1 7 1 16
Utilities and electro technology 4 0 3 10 1 18
Total 107 1 22 95 22 247


New Entrant Traineeships

  Bega Valley Bombala Cooma-Monaro Eurobodalla Snowy River Total
Arts and Entertainment 0 0 0 2 0 2
Automotive 0 2 1 5 1 9
Building and construction 5 0 0 2 0 7
Communications 0 1 1 2 0 4
Community Services and Health 24 1 1 18 1 45
Finance, Insurance and Business Services 24 0 8 23 7 63
Food Industry 22 0 14 9 5 50
Furnishing , light manufacturing 0 0 0 2 0 2
Manufacturing engineering 0 0 0 3 0 3
Primary Industry 14 0 6 9 3 32
Process Manufacturing 1 0 0 2 0 3
Property Services 4 0 0 4 1 9
Public Sector Industry 3 0 0 13 0 16
Retail and Wholesale 27 3 2 17 1 50
Sport and Recreation 0 0 1 2 0 3
Tourism 19 0 2 13 3 37
Transport and Distribution 12 0 0 4 0 16
Utilities and Electro technology 0 0 0 1 0 1
Total New entrant Traineeship 155 7 36 131 22 351