Types of apprenticeships and traineeships

Full-time

Information about full-time apprenticeships and traineeships, including working hours, time to complete and probation timeframes.

Part-time

Find out about part-time apprenticeships and traineeships, including working hours, time to complete and combining part-time and full-time training contracts.

School-based

Everything you need to know including how they work, getting started, requirements, roles and responsibilities, wages, costs, financial help and completions.

Compare the types

Compare the differences in requirements, working hours and completion times for part-time, full-time and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

Adult and mature age

Older workers provide a different perspective in the workplace - read about the benefits, requirements and incentives for mature age apprentices and trainees.

Existing workers

You can become an apprentice or trainee with your existing employer. Learn about the existing worker criteria.

Interstate apprentices and trainees

If you started your apprenticeship or traineeship interstate and are moving to Queensland, or vice versa, you will need certain documents to continue your training.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

Free training for young people in priority apprenticeships and traineeships is available.

Electrotechnology apprenticeships

Know about the extra criteria and protections for apprentices in the electrotechnology industry, including school-based and part-time arrangements.