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Apprenticeships and traineeships

Find out about starting and managing an apprenticeship/traineeship, funding, incentives, support and resources for stakeholders.

About apprenticeships and traineeships

General information about apprenticeships and traineeships, differences and types.

Start an apprenticeship or traineeship

Eligibility, how to start an apprenticeship/traineeship and choosing the right training partners.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

SATs allow high school students to study, work and train towards a career.

Managing the apprenticeship or traineeship

How to manage your apprenticeship/traineeship, including myApprenticeship, AISS and historical documents.

Incentives, costs and other financial information

Details about wages, incentives, costs, safety, supervision and paying apprentices/trainees while at training.

Advice and support

General advice and support for parties of apprenticeships/traineeships, including frequently asked questions

Information sheets, forms, policies and procedures

Information sheets, forms, policies, procedures, delegations and brochures for stakeholders of the Queensland apprenticeship/traineeship system.

For supervising registered training organisations

Information for supervising registered training organisations delivering training and assessments to apprentices/trainees

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

Information about the network and approved AASN providers. Includes forms and resources for AASN providers

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