Traineeships and Apprenticeships
What are apprenticeships and traineeships?
- Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training.
- An apprentice or trainee, enters into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
- Time is spent in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice.
- The training requirements are part of the training plan which is negotiated between the employer, trainee/apprentice and your registered training organisation.
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are now competency based. This means training can be completed earlier if it can be shown skill levels are met that are required for your industry.
- People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and many can be started at school..
What is the difference
- Apprenticeships: are generally in traditional technical trades like bricklaying or cabinet making.
- Traineeships: are usually in non-trade areas such as hospitality, business, manufacturing and health.
Apprenticeships
There are hundreds of Apprentcships from which to choose. Here are some that may be of interest:
- Wood Machinist
- Floor Covering
- Timber Furniture Finisher
- Sawdoctor
Traineeships
There are hundreds of traineeships from which to choose. Here are some that may be of interest:
- Business Level 2
- Business Administration Level 3
- Retail Operations Level 2
- Transport and Distribution (Warehousing) Level 2 & 3
- Transport and Distribution (Road Transport) Level 2 & 3
- Wood Panel Products Level 2 & 3
- Timber Manufactured Products Level 2 & 3
- Timber Merchandising Level 2 & 3
