How to get ready for business
Choose a course
TAFE Queensland offers pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, traineeship and post-trade training programs across a wide range of study areas.
Find an apprentice
To find the apprentice or trainee that's right for your business you can use TAFE Queensland's Find an Apprentice service to connect you with job-ready candidates.
Sign up
Once you've found your preferred candidate, get in touch with your preferred Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) to start the sign-up process.
Choose TAFE Queensland
During the sign-up process, let your ANP know you want to choose TAFE Queensland as your supervising registered training provider (SRTO).
The apprenticeship process — who does what?
1. Selects an apprentice.
2. Chooses their preferred Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP), and chooses a Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
3. Pays the apprentice a wage while they're training.
4. Delivers on-the-job training as negotiated in the training plan.
1. Provides advice on training options.
2. Conducts employer and apprentice inductions, detailing rights and obligations under each training contract.
3. Assists with completing and lodging training contracts.
4. Provides information about the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives program.
1. Develops the training plan with the employer and apprentice.
2. Provides facilities, supervision, and training services required under the training plan.
3. Arranges additional learning support as required.
4. Issues the qualification upon successful completion.
Why choose TAFE Queensland
With more than 135 years of quality training experience and close to a 94 per cent employer satisfaction rate, you can trust TAFE Queensland to equip your apprentice or trainee with the skills you need to get ready for business.
TAFE Queensland is the largest training provider for apprentices and trainees in the state, putting 20,000 apprentices through their paces every year. We offer pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, traineeship and post-trade training programs across a wide range of study areas.
With flexible training options, specialist facilities and industry-experienced teachers, you can rest assured that your staff are in good hands.
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Flexible training options
TAFE Queensland offers a variety of training options to suit you and your business. Contact us to discuss your unique training needs and find out how we can tailor our training to best suit your business.
Students are trained and assessed by our workplace training officers in their own workplace.
We bring the tools and equipment to you in our mobile training van.
Students can drop in to a TAFE facility at any time to train with a teacher without needing to schedule it in advance.
Training is scheduled one day a week at one of TAFE Queensland’s training facilities.
Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our state-of-the-art training facilities.
Combine on-campus learning with online elements, some blocks, some day release, or anything in between.
TAFE Queensland has a range of industry-standard facilities where your apprentice or trainee will learn the tools of the trade. With specialist facilities for automotive, building and construction, electrotechnology, engineering, manufacturing, and rail, you can be confident your staff will receive the highest quality trade training available.
Learn moreFunding options
The User Choice 2017-20 program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees. The program aims to provide funding aligned to industry skills needs and shortages.
Learn moreBack to Work is a state government initiative designed to give businesses the confidence to employ regional jobseekers. Employer Support and Youth Boost payments are available to employers who meet all the program eligibility criteria.
Learn moreIf you employ an apprentice or trainee under the age of 21 in one of 139 high priority qualifications, the training fees associated with their study will be covered by the Queensland Government (conditions apply).
Learn moreThe Australian Government provides a number of incentives to assist employers who take on an Australian apprentice. Incentives payments are made when apprentices commence, recommence, and complete their training.
Learn moreTSAGT aims to assess the skills of experienced individuals who can demonstrate substantial competency in a priority trade qualification. The Queensland Government will fund most of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and gap training costs.
Learn moreIf you or your staff are currently working or have experience in the Queensland building and construction industry, you may be eligible for subsidised training provided by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ).
Learn morePost-trade training is a great option for your staff if your business needs to specialise, expand, or gain a specific trade licence. TAFE Queensland offers a range of post-trade short courses, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with flexible training options, payment plans, and subsidies available.
TAFE Queensland offers more than just apprenticeship and traineeship training. Partner with us for all your business training needs so you can expand your business, diversify your skill set, or upskill your staff.
News and events
5 reasons to hire an apprentice or trainee
There has never been a better time to hire an apprentice. Skilled people are hard to find, you can improve workplace efficiency, and there are a range of financial incentives available.
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How to hire an apprentice/trainee
Hiring an apprentice/trainee is easier than you might think. We've done the hard work for you and outlined the simple steps you need to take to find the perfect apprentice/trainee for your business.
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Why train your apprentice/trainee at TAFE Queensland
With over 135 years of experience TAFE Queensland is a quality training provider you can trust to equip your apprentice/trainee with the skills your business needs to thrive.
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Contact us
If you need to access a copy of a training plan, acknowledgement of Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) notification, or other apprentice documentation you can do this online. Alternatively, you can call the TAFE Queensland apprentice hotline on 1300 782 555.
