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Get your apprentice business ready

Are you ready to pass a lifetime of knowledge onto the next generation? Get your apprentice business ready with TAFE Queensland. Whether you have an apprentice you'd like to set up with (or switch to) TAFE Queensland or you're starting from scratch and need more guidance on the process, we're here to help.

Why choose TAFE Queensland

Great businesses need great people. With more than 140 years of quality training experience and close to a 93 per cent employer satisfaction, you can trust TAFE Queensland to equip your apprentice or trainee with the skills they need to get business ready.

We're the largest training provider for apprentices and trainees in Queensland, putting 20,000 apprentices through their paces every year. We provide apprenticeship training in everything from baking to bricklaying at our more than 60 campuses across the state.

Plus, with flexible training options, world-class facilities, and industry-experienced teachers, you can rest assured that you and your staff are in good hands. But don't just take our word for it, see what other employers have to say!

Specialist trade training facilities

Tour our world-class facilities for automotive, building and construction, electrotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and rail, and trust your staff will receive the highest quality trde training available.

Flexible training options

TAFE Queensland offers a variety of training options to make it easier for your day-to-day business, like drop-in days, workplace training, day release, online learning, block training, and our mobile training van which comes to you. 

Our teacher culture

Our trade-qualified teachers maintain industry currency to stay up to date on their craft and new and emerging trends and technology, so your apprentices really are ready for whatever your business throws at them.

Choosing TAFE Queensland for your apprentice

First time hiring an apprentice? Here's a basic overview of the process.

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Pick a course

No matter your business, TAFE Queensland offers apprenticeships and traineeships across a wide range of study areas.

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Find an apprentice

If you don't already have an apprentice in mind, you can use TAFE Queensland's Find an Apprentice service to connect you with job-ready candidates who are right for your business.

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Sign up

Once you've found your apprentice, get in touch with your preferred Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) to start the sign-up process. They'll manage the paperwork and provide advice on funding and training opportunities.

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Choose TAFE Queensland

During the sign-up process, let your ACAP know you want TAFE Queensland as your supervising registered training organisation (SRTO). 

How to set up an apprenticeship in Queensland - who does what?

 

- Select an apprentice.
- Contact your preferred ACAP and choose a supervising registered training organisation (SRTO) – that’s us! TAFE Queensland.
- Pay the apprentice a wage while they're training.
- Deliver on-the-job training as negotiated in the training plan.

- Develops the training plan with the employer and apprentice.
- Provides facilities, supervision, and training services required under the training plan.
- Arranges additional learning support as required.
- Issues the qualification upon successful completion.

- Provides advice on training and funding options.
- Conducts employer and apprentice inductions, detailing rights and obligations under each training contract.
- Assists with completing and lodging training contracts.
- Provides information about the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives program.

Make the switch to TAFE Queensland in three steps

If you already have an apprentice and you both want to change your supervising registered training organisation (SRTO) to TAFE Queensland, follow these simple steps: 

  1. Make sure you both have a discussion and agree to the change—will you both be happy with the new arrangement?
  2. Complete the change of supervising registered training organisation (SRTO) form, and send to us: SRTONotifications@tafe.qld.edu.au.
  3. That’s it! We’ll lodge your paperwork with the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) and will be in touch to arrange your training.

TIP: Changing more than one apprentice or trainee? You need to complete sections 1 and 3 on the change of SRTO form, and submit a list of apprentices. Here’s a template. Once completed, email both to us 
TQ.SRTONotifications@tafe.qld.edu.au.

Find Your Apprentice

Whether you already have an apprentice on the books or need help finding one, we can help. Our free Find Your Apprentice service can help connect you with job-ready candidates in your industry.*

TAFE Queensland can also provide your apprentice with quality, hands-on trade training and help get them business ready, so they hit the ground running on Day One.

*Available for select courses/locations only

Funding options

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland Government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications.

Free construction apprenticeships for over 25s

The Queensland Government is supporting Queenslanders over the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship qualifications.

User choice

The User Choice 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.

Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System

Now in its second phase, from 1 July 2024 the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System will have a stronger focus on providing financial support towards Australian Apprenticeships in priority occupations as listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)

If 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).

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.

Students can drop in to campus at any time to train with a teacher without needing to schedule it in advance.

Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our world-class training facilities.

We bring the tools and equipment to you in our mobile training van.

Training is scheduled one day a week at one of TAFE Queensland’s training facilities.

Training is provided online through either self-directed learning or in a teacher-led virtual classroom.

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Post-trade training

Post-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.

Your complete training provider

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.