Wages, hours and costs

Find out about your wages and entitlements (penalty rates, leave, allowances, etc) as an apprentice or trainee in Queensland.

Comparison of working hours for full-time, part-time and school-based apprentices and trainees. Casual working hours are not appropriate for an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Know what costs are involved in doing an apprenticeship or traineeship. You may need to pay tuition fees, student contribution fees and other costs such as study materials and transport.