Apprentice and trainee programs
Get a head start in your career by choosing an apprentice/trainee program that's right for you.
Apprentice/trainee programs allow you to:
- earn while you learn
- gain practical hands-on experience
- receive dedicated mentoring from industry professionals
- increase your likelihood of securing future, long term employment.
Put simply, as an apprentice or trainee, you will be employed under a training agreement that offers a stimulating combination of employment and structured training.
You will be contracted to an employer for a period of time, enabling you to gain competence in your chosen trade (apprenticeship) or vocational area (traineeship).
Apprenticeships and traineeships at a glance
| Apprenticeships | Traineeships | |
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| Duration | Between 3 and 5 years | Between 1 and 3 years |
| Typical vocational areas/trades |
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| Learning options |
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| Personalised training plan | Is drawn up by you, your employer and your training provider (i.e. MSIT) | Is drawn up by you, your employer and your training provider (i.e. MSIT) |
More information
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Visit the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts website for detailed information on apprentice/trainee programs.
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Contact our Customer Service Centre for available apprentice/trainee programs at MSIT.
This page was last updated at 08-January-2008
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