An apprenticeship or traineeship lets you combine paid work with formal training. Courses include theoretical and practical learning to build job-ready skills, and you gain a nationally recognised qualification upon completion. Training is delivered through a registered provider, often a Victorian TAFE.
What’s the difference?
Apprenticeships
- Focus on skilled trades like construction, hairdressing, cooking, electrical or automotive.
- Usually take up to 4 years to complete.
- Ideal if you want to become a qualified tradesperson.
Traineeships
- Cover vocational roles like admin, childcare, IT or retail.
- Often shorter than apprenticeships.
- Great for building skills in a wide range of industries.
Why choose this path?
- Get paid while you learn
- Build real-world experience
- Graduate with a nationally recognised qualification
Who is it for?
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a good fit for:
- school students starting early through school-based programs
- school leavers wanting a direct path into work
- career changers looking to learn practical skills while earning an income
- workers wanting to upskill or gain formal qualifications.
Whether you're just starting out or switching careers, these programs offer a flexible way to learn on the job.
Get started with an apprenticeships or traineeship
Apprenticeships Victoria
Visit the Apprenticeships Victoria website to explore high-quality and safe apprenticeships and traineeships.
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