Get started in your apprenticeship or traineeship

Understand how they work

Key information about apprenticeships and traineeships - types, requirements, working hours, costs, how long it takes and who's involved.

Know the requirements

You must meet requirements, such as minimum age, citizenship status and working hours, before you start your apprenticeship or traineeship.

Choose the right apprenticeship or traineeship path

Step 1: Research career options, check qualifications and pre-apprenticeship courses and find the right apprenticeship or traineeship for you.

Find an employer

Step 2: Use our information and tips to help you find an employer to hire you as an apprentice or trainee.

Choose your training partner – Apprentice Connect Australia Provider

Step 3a: Find an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider to sign you and your employer up.

Choose your training partner – training provider

Step 3b: You'll also need to find a training provider to deliver and monitor your training and assessment during your apprenticeship or traineeship.

Sign a training contract

You and your employer will need to sign a training contract to formalise your apprenticeship or traineeship.

Start probation

Probationary periods allow you and your employer time to work together before deciding to continue with the apprenticeship or traineeship.

Get a workplace induction

As a new employee, your employer should carry out a workplace induction providing you with an overview of the business, your work, workplace health and safety, and where to go if there are problems.