What is a traineeship?

A workplace traineeship can add value to your business place in many ways.

In this economic climate, what could be better for your business than increasing productivity through training?

Staff who are happy in their jobs, are better able to pursue their own skills development and receive recognition for their learning, are able to contribute more towards your business and its success and growth.

Workplace traineeships can often foster this kind of work environment and the result is that everyone wins.

A traineeship is where your employment combines work and structured on the job training, registered with the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET)

Who is eligible?

There are a few government criteria that prospective trainees need to meet:

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Does not already hold any formal qualifications

Download printable information sheet

Who are they for?

Traineeships are available for both new employees and existing workers (within 3 months of starting full time, or within 12 months of starting part-time). There is no age limit, anyone can become a trainee.

There is support available and significant financial incentives from both the Commonwealth and State Governments.

How does it work?

The state government will meet the cost of the tuition fees for eligible new employees.

Employers are entitled to receive up to $4000 in incentives for both new and existing workers.

Depending on the level of the certificate undertaken, a trainee may take up to 2 years to complete.

On completion the trainee may be eligible to continue on to the next certificate level. (for example you may study a Certificate III in Business and continue on to a Certificate IV)

Your trainee will receive:

• Flexible training delivered in the workplace on a part-time basis
• Training will be customised to meet the needs of both the trainee and the business
• Nationally recognised qualification that easily links to further vocational education and training paths including university studies.

Australian Apprenticeships Centres (AAC) are funded by the government to assist you with applying for your Traineeship and understanding what incentives are available to you.

We are currently working closely with AAC's to assist you with all the information you need to apply for your eligibility.

CWCC - have a local office in Ballina servicing the entire Northern Rivers Area. Katie or Trevor can assist you with detailed information on how Traineeships can assist your business. Email Katie or Trevor or phone them on (02) 66 86 53 66

MEGT can assist you with further information on your incentives and eligibility.
Contact MEGT on (02) 66 206 777

When you contact either centre, please tell them that BITTS sent you.

We are happy to come and meet you with an AAC representative.

Skilling NSW is the government initiative that traineeships are conducted under.

Their web site gives you some comprehensive details on how both traineeships and apprenticeships can work for your business.

A few examples of links on this site that will assist in your decision include:

• Commonwealth Financial Incentives for Employers
• Early Completion
• How to assess your training needs
• How to train your staff
• Industrial Awards - wages and allowances