Skills Victoria

State Government of Victoria

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development


Apprenticeships and Traineeships

There's never been a better time to become an apprentice or trainee

Apprenticeships or traineeships are a great way to enter the workforce.  You can learn skills in a particular industry by working and training on the job, get nationally recognised qualifications and get paid while learning!

And with apprenticeships or traineeships in such a large range of industries, you really can do almost anything.

You can use this site to get information, links and tips on:

  • how to get started as an apprentice or trainee
  • how to choose the apprenticeship or traineeship that’s right for you
  • what type of training is available
  • what to do if you’re having problems with your apprenticeship or traineeship
  • wages and contracts
  • whether you can get financial assistance
  • who can help.

Your Guide to an Apprenticeship

Download our brochure for a quick guide to why an apprenticeship is a great way to get the skills you need for the job you want.

Your Guide to an Apprenticeship: Get the skills you need for the job you want [PDF 798.5 kb]




Last Updated: 07 February 2012