What are Apprenticeships and Traineeships?
What are Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are paid employment under a Training Contract with structured training. Apprenticeships are generally 3 to 4 years in duration and typically include but not limited to trade outcomes, e.g. Plumber, Mechanic, Chef, Carpenter, Electrician, etc.
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Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of industries and occupations. The nominal time to complete an Apprenticeship is normally of a 4 year period. To undertake an Apprenticeship requires hard work and commitment. An Apprenticeship through Acclaim has additional benefits.
You will be indentured to Acclaim who are responsible for locating Host Employers who are willing to train you. We will ensure you are employed throughout your training period, even if your host employer is unable to keep you on! We will find you a replacement host in such circumstances and the extra benefit of this is the increased scope of experience.
As an Apprentice you are placed for a period of time, which may vary from weeks to years, depending on the workplace and requirements of the Host Employer. Acclaim will administer all paperwork involved with the Apprenticeship and the Host Employer enters into no contracts.
The employer who takes you on as an Apprentice, teaches you the skills associated with a particular task. This is usually done in stages.You will start under supervision with the easier tasks and progressively move through to more challenging tasks.
How much will I be paid?
Wages vary depending on the award or certified workplace agreement and your age. Initially, wages are low but as you progress through the levels of training, your wage will increase. Each level is based on a percentage of the tradesman rate.
What will I gain from an Apprenticeship?
• Nationally recognised documented qualifications
• The start of a great career
• Get paid while you learn
• Learn all aspects of your chosen trade
• Learn to solve problems and meet challenges
• The opportunity to have your high standards recognised at our Annual Awards Ceremony.
Apprenticeship Criteria
• Must be aged 16 and over
• Completion of grade ten is essential with a pass in Maths and English
• Current drivers license and access to private transport
• Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a School-Based Traineeship or graduated from a TAFE Pre-Apprenticeship or similar course.
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What are Traineeships?
Traineeship is a paid employment under a Training Contract with structured training. Traineeships are generally 1 to 2 years in duration and may be either the end of your career training or compliment higher traineeship and apprenticeship qualifications.
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A Traineeship is similar to an Apprenticeship. You undertake training which leads to a Nationally Recognised Qualification. The nominal duration is usually 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Traineeships are available in a wide range of industries and occupations that do not already have a traditional Apprenticeship.
An employer who takes on a trainee teaches that person the skills associated with a particular job. This is usually done in stages. As a Trainee, you will start under supervision with easier tasks and then progressively move through to more challenging tasks.
How much will I be Paid?
Trainees are usually paid under a special Award called the State Training Wage. The amount paid varies according to the complexity of the Traineeship and the number of years since you left school.
What will I gain from a Traineeship?
• A nationally recognised documented qualification
• The start of a career
• Get paid while you learn
• A stepping stone to a future goal
• Become competent in a particular job
• You'll learn to solve problems and meet challenges
• The opportunity to have your high standards recognised at our annual awards ceremony.
Requirements for a Traineeship
• The training contract is for a defined term with a minimum average of *15 hours per week to be worked over a four-week period, including on and off-the-job training arrangements.
• The relevent Industrial Award, Certified Agreement, Australian Workplace Agreement etc applicable to your actual workplace permits Part-Time Employment.
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What are School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships?
Just like the full time and Part time options above, School Based simply allows students to get a head start, by commencing their employment while still at school. They are released from school, to attend work or training for 1 day per week. When school is over, the student simply completes or rolls over to a full time or part time position depending on qualification and progress. You may get a boost into a career straight out of school! | 
