TAFE Queensland is the largest training provider for apprentices and trainees in the state. We offer pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, traineeship and post-trade training programs across a wide range of study areas.
Employing an apprentice or trainee
The first step in employing and apprentice or trainee is to decide what you're looking for. Then you find the apprentice or trainee. You can recruit directly, advertise the position, get in touch with a local employment agency, or contact a group training provider. TAFE Queensland can even connect you with job-ready candidates who have already completed basic workplace training with us.
Next you sign and lodge a training contract and plan. Then you must register the apprenticeship or traineeship. Your local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (ASSN) provider can help. Finally, you must complete a probation period.
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Flexible training options
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.
Funding 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.
Laern moreThe Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme provides a number of incentives to assist employers who take on an Australian Apprentice. Incentives payments are made when Australian Apprentices commence, recommence, and complete their training.
Learn morePost-trade training is great if you want to specialise, gain a specific trade licence, gain credit towards university or expand your horizons after completing an apprenticeship. TAFE Queensland offers a range of post-trade specialist short courses, diplomas and advanced diplomas. There are a range of flexible training, payment and subsidised options available. Eligibility conditions may apply.
Online services
You can now request to complete the employer, apprentice, or trainee Registered Training Organisation (RTO) induction with TAFE Queensland online. Alternatively you can call the TAFE Queensland apprentice hotline on 1300 782 555 to organise your induction training.
Book an inductionIf 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.
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