Types of apprenticeships and traineeships
Full-time
Information about full-time apprenticeships and traineeships, including working hours, time to complete and probation timeframes.
Part-time
Find out about part-time apprenticeships and traineeships, including working hours, time to complete and combining part-time and full-time training contracts.
School-based
Everything you need to know including how they work, getting started, requirements, roles and responsibilities, wages, costs, financial help and completions.
Compare the types
Compare the differences in requirements, working hours and completion times for part-time, full-time and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
Adult and mature age
Older workers provide a different perspective in the workplace - read about the benefits, requirements and incentives for mature age apprentices and trainees.
Existing workers
You can become an apprentice or trainee with your existing employer. Learn about the existing worker criteria and potential funding implications.
Interstate apprentices and trainees
If you started your apprenticeship or traineeship interstate and are moving to Queensland, or vice versa, you will need certain documents to continue your training.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s
Free training for young people in priority apprenticeships and traineeships is available.
Electrotechnology apprenticeships
Know about the extra criteria and protections for apprentices in the electrotechnology industry, including school-based and part-time arrangements.