The more education and training you have, the better chance you have of getting the job you want and advancing your career.
Each year thousands of students take up apprenticeship or traineeship opportunities, or enrol in further training to learn new skills and kick start their career.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with paid employment. They can be full time, part time, or school-based.
An apprenticeship gives you training in a skilled trade, e.g. electrical, plumbing, cabinet making and automotive mechanics. A traineeship gives you training in a specific vocational area, e.g. administration, ICT, hospitality.
Apprentices and trainees complete a nationally recognised qualification while learning valuable skills at work and under the guidance of a training organisation.
Apprenticeships take up to four years to complete, while traineeships vary in length from 12 months to three years.
You can start a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship in Years 10, 11 or 12, with approval from your school. After you've left school, apprenticeships and traineeships can be full time or part-time depending on your situation.
Choosing an apprenticeship or traineeship
When choosing an apprenticeship or traineeship, think about what you enjoy doing and your interests.
Talk to your family, friends, or school Industry & Vocational Training Officer or Guidance Officer about the jobs you are interested in.
You could start your research by visiting some of the useful websites in our Jobs and Careers section.
Or browse the A–Z of apprenticeships and traineeships at Queensland Training Information Service (QTIS).
TAFE and training
Thinking about studying at TAFE or another vocational education and training (VET) provider?
VET courses give you practical, hands-on, industry-relevant training, so you'll be job-ready when you finish your qualification.
Study options include certificate and diploma-level qualifications as well as pre-apprenticeship training.
Generally, the higher the VET qualification, the longer it takes to complete. You can finish some Certificate II and III courses in less than six months, while diploma courses can take up to two years.
You can use your VET study to get a job, set up your own business or as a pathway to further training.
Choosing a TAFE or training course
|
When choosing a VET course, think about what job you might like in the future and the skills or qualifications you'll need. You could start your research by using some of the resources in our jobs and careers section. |