What is a Traineeship?
Essentially, a Traineeship enables a person to work and earn an income, whilst obtaining nationally recognized qualifications. Training can comprise of on-the-job training, off-the-job training, or a combination of these.
Who is eligible to do a Traineeship?
There are eligibility requirements for those wanting to undertake a traineeship. You must be employed either full time or part time, be working a minimum of 15 hours per week, aged between 15 and 64 years of age and hold no prior qualifications at Certificate III level or higher.
What do I do first in order to undertake a Traineeship?
The first thing to do is to discuss the type of Traineeship with either the Registered Training Organisation of choice, or the local Australian Apprenticeship Centre. For more information on Apprenticeship Centres, or to locate one in your local area go to the www.nacinfo.com.au
What is an Apprenticeship Centre?
The Australian Apprenticeship Centre provides services to employers and trainees. Primarily, they will complete a training contract to engage the trainee and the employer in a traineeship. The Australian Apprenticeship Centre will also provide advice to employers regarding Commonwealth Incentives which may be made available to the employer. Registered Training Organisations are unable to provide advice on Commonwealth Incentives. For more information regarding Commonwealth Incentives, go to :
www.newapprenticeships.gov.au/employer/incentives.asp
Do I need to be employed before starting a Traineeship with SkillsPlus?
The simple answer is Yes. As traineeships are conducted on-the-job, the trainee must be employed and must have signed a training contract with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
What Traineeships are available?
There are a variety of Traineeships available to suit most employment positions. SkillsPlus offers a range of Traineeships in the fields of Retail, Hospitality, Hairdressing, Business Administration, Aged Care, Children’s Services, Transport & Distribution, Employment Services and Frontline Management. Contact SkillsPlus for further information regarding these Traineeships. For information on Traineeships in other industry sectors, feel free to contact SkillsPlus or the local Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
What are the timeframes to complete qualifications when undertaking a Traineeship?
All qualifications have a timeframe or maximum duration. The duration period will vary based on the level of the qualification and if the trainee is working in a full time or part time capacity. Generally speaking, the maximum timeframe is 36 months. Should trainees demonstrate competency before the maximum duration they may complete the qualifications in a reduced time (SkillsPlus will discuss this with the employer throughout the duration of the Traineeship should it be applicable).
Where can Employers obtain information on what to pay a trainee?
For all information regarding the National Training Wage or rates for trainees contact Wageline on 1300 363 264 (within Victoria - local call cost) or 03 9954 2510 (outside Victoria). You may also like to visit Wagenet at www.wagenet.gov.au Registered Training Organisations and Apprenticeship Centres are unable to provide advice on wages.
Is there assistance available if there are issues through the Traineeship that cannot be resolved?
Apprenticeship Field Officers can provide assistance to employers and trainees in a range of areas such as answering queries and providing information on Traineeships, investigations on disputes between employers and trainees and can provide support for trainees who are victims of workplace violence and harassment. For details on the nearest Apprenticeship Field Officer, contact the Apprenticeship Administration Branch on 9412 6600, or access www.otte.vic.gov.au/apprenticeships/field.htm
Trainees with disAbilities
Do you want workers who are dedicated and productive? People with disAbilities are great workers; They are dedicated and productive if given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense. FoSkillsPlus Disability Employment Service can assist with employing a person with a disability, including on the job training.
Further Information contact
SkillsPlus Ltd
Telephone: 9784 0900
Email: traineeships@skillsplus.com.au