FAQ

How much will you be paid?

You will be paid either

the relevant state industry award rate or
an Individual Transitional Employment Agreement
a Certified Agreement
a State or Territory approved contract of employment .

There are also some government Incentives available to help make it easier for you to do your Australian Apprenticeship. Talk to us to find out what is available and whether or not you are eligible.

How long does an apprenticeship or traineeship go for?

Traineeships generally take between twelve to twenty four months to complete. Apprenticeships generally last between thirty six to forty eight months.

When can you start an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Either while you are still at secondary school (either Year 10 or 11 depending on State government guidelines) as an Australian School-based Apprentice or at any employable age after you leave school.

We’ll help you in your journey to a new or first career.

If you are still at school, you can

start to earn a wage
gain credit for your years 11 and 12 studies.

You can either approach a company to employ you directly as an apprentice or trainee, or a Group Training Organisation could employ you and place you with a suitable host employer. This is the Australian School-based Apprenticeships program. It’s also called school-based traineeships.

If you are no longer in school you can do one of the following:

You can be employed by a Group Training Organisation and placed with a suitable host employer as an apprentice or trainee. The Group Training Organisation pays you, trains you and oversees your placement in industry.

You can be employed directly by a company as an apprentice or trainee. Your employer pays you and organises your training. We help your employer with the required paperwork and processes. This is through our MEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

You can increase your current skills and improve your employment options through courses provided by a Registered Training Organisation.

Want to know more? Click here to find an MEGT office near you.