Traineeships

Traineeships allow you to LEARN while you EARN

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What is a traineeship?

Employees: A traineeship is an opportunity to gain a qualification while you are working. You can increase your knowledge and skills on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Employers: Traineeships provide an opportunity to upskill workers on the job and tailor training to suit your business needs. A skilled workforce is an asset to your business. Financial incentives may be available to employers. (Subject to availability)

Where does the funding come from? The Federal and State Governments provide funding sources that are available to employers to assist in training their staff. The main sources of funding available are as follows:

  • Federal Government Employer Incentives*
    The Federal Government may provide funding of up to $4000 per employee who undertake qualifications which are listed as available through an Australian Apprenticeship pathway program. This funding is managed by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
  • State Government User Choice Funding*
    ACE Community Colleges hold contracts with a number of State Departments. This includes contracts in Queensland, Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales Governments to deliver training for employers with eligible staff. User Choice may fund the majority of the costs^ associated with the training. Please note that both Federal and User Choice funding may be attracted by each individual staff member undertaking training providing a cost positive training budget for the organisation. (^tuition fee's apply)

*Eligibility criteria apply

Which courses can I do under a traineeship? See the links below for the courses available for traineeship through ACE Community Colleges.

Do I have to attend classes?  No. Trainees can learn on the job and an ACE Community Colleges industry specialist will visit you in the workplace. The industry specialist will develop a training plan in consultation with the trainee and their employer, deliver workbooks for you to complete and will answer any emails and phone questions as required. Classroom based training may be available if required. Employer and trainee choose what suits them best.

Am I eligible? Eligibility is assessed by an Australian Apprenticeships Centre representative, to whom ACE North Coast Community Colleges can refer you. The AAC representative will visit the workplace to discuss individual needs and circumstances. This must be done before training starts.

How long will it take to complete a traineeship? The length of time taken to complete a traineeship varies from individual to individual and depends on the level of the qualification, whether employment is full time or part time, and your length of time in the job. The time given to complete is assessed by the Australian Apprenticeships Centre representative at their initial visit.

I'm interested, what do I need to do? Contact us and we will answer your training related questions and refer you to an Australian Apprenticeships Centre. We are happy to take enquiries from employers and trainees.

Traineeships are available in the following areas:

Aged Care

  • Certificate III in Aged Care Work
  • Certificate IV Aged Care
  • Certificate III Home and Community Care
  • Certificate IV  Home and Community Care
  • Certificate IV Leisure and Health

Community Services

Children’s Services

 Business Services

We have many more coming in 2012 so watch this space!