Apprenticeships

How to Get an Apprenticeship or Traineeship

An apprenticeship or traineeship is a job. You apply through sites like Seek or Indeed, you may know someone who is willing to take you on, or you can apply through a Group Training Organisation. 

• You sign a contract when you start agreeing to undertake all aspects of the work and training (onsite working and training at a college). 
• There is usually a company (like MEGT or Apprenticeship Support) that manages the paperwork for you and your employer, and that provides you with support as you start your apprenticeship/traineeship. 

A Group Training Organisation is…

A Group Training Organisation employs lots of apprentices and trainees. They coordinate the placement of the apprentices and trainees across different host employers so that you can cover all the skills you need for your apprenticeship/traineeship.

You can find a GTO near you by going HERE. 

Apprenticeship V Traineeship 

Apprenticeships are usually in traditional trades, like plumbing or hairdressing. Traineeships are usually shorter and in new occupations, such as IT, business, and government. 

You don’t get paid much, but:

• Your employer should cover your training fees.
• Your employer MAY pay for your tools, equipment and uniform.
• There MAY be a scholarship or subsidy to help you to cover costs. Check the Construction Training Fund Apprentice Funding page.

The West Australian Government provides free information to help you to get an apprenticeship or traineeship at the Apprenticeship Office.  Seek and Indeed advertise for apprentices and trainees all through the year. The Jobs and Skills Centres also have a jobs board.