Australian Apprenticeships

Qualifications available

• Certificate II and III for new employees may be available on request
• Certificate IV and Diploma of Library/Information Services for both new and existing employees

What is an Australian Apprenticeship?

An Australian Apprenticeship is an employment based training arrangement where apprentices or employees and their employer enter into a formal Training Agreement with the State/Territory Training Authority. An Australian Apprenticeship combines practical experience in the workplace with structured training negotiated where any gap in skills is identified.

The outcome of a successful Australian Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised qualification.

Who is eligible?

There are two types of Australian Apprenticeships: the first is for new employees (User Choice) and the second is for people who are already working in your business (Existing Employee).

To be eligible, User Choice apprentices must be working either full time (not exceeding 12 weeks in current position) or part time/casual (not exceeding 52 weeks in current position) for a minimum of 20 hours per week prior to entering a Training Agreement.

Existing employees must be currently employed full-time or part-time (for a minimum of 15 hours per week) with no qualification above Certificate II.

Australian Apprenticeships are available for people aged between 15 and 64 years.

How does an Australian Apprenticeship work?

Full time Australian Apprenticeships are normally a 12 month or 2 year and part time 18 months/3 years training program, depending on the apprenticeship.

An individual Training Plan is negotiated between the TAFE Tasmania assessor, the employer and the apprentice. Units of competence can be chosen to reflect the needs of the library/information agency and the apprentice or employee. The TAFE Tasmania assessor will assist in identifying the most appropriate choices.

How much do apprentices get paid?

Apprentices may be paid under the National Training Wage according to the type of apprenticeship undertaken. The wage rate is determined by the level of schooling completed and the number of years since leaving school.
Alternatively, apprentices may be paid under the relevant Award.

Where, how and when will the training occur?

TAFE Tasmania provides flexible training programs that are easily adaptable to the needs of your business. Training can be negotiated either:

• In the workplace
• A combination of workplace and training at TAFE

Why choose TAFE Tasmania?

• Nationally recognised quality training
• Personalised, one-to-one service on and off the job
• Highly qualified and supportive staff
• Industry visits to suit your work commitments
• Industry experienced trainers and assessors
• Self paced or interactive classes
• Support materials available
• Flexible assessment
• No enrolment fees for new employees

Interested?

Phone:
Hobart: Ph: (03) 6233 7416
Launceston: Ph: (03) 6336 2329
Devonport & Burnie: Ph: (03) 6421 5571

Last Updated:

Wednesday, 28 May 2008 (M)