Apprenticeships and traineeships
Get a head start in your career by choosing an apprenticeship and traineeship program that's right for you.
Apprenticeship and traineeship programs allow you to:
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earn while you learn
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gain practical hands-on experience
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receive dedicated mentoring from industry professionals
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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
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Apprenticeship definition
Apprenticeships and traineeships at a glance
| Apprenticeships | Traineeships | |
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| Duration | Between 3 and 5 years | Between 1 and 3 years |
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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
- Visit the Queensland Department of Education and Training website for detailed information on apprentice/trainee programs.
- Contact our customer service centre for available apprentice/trainee programs at MSIT.
Apprenticeship definition
A system of training regulated by law or custom that combines on-the-job training and work experience while in paid employment with formal off-the-job training.
The apprentice enters into a contract of training or training agreement with an employer that imposes mutual obligations on both parties. Traditionally, apprenticeships were in trade occupations (declared vocations ) and were of four years' duration.