Earn while you learn with a structured workplace traineeship. Backed by 30 years of RTO expertise, we provide proactive support to help you, your employer, and your supervisor navigate training plans and record books seamlessly.
A traineeship is an amazing opportunity to learn a new career, while learning in a structured training program.
At its heart, a Traineeship combines paid employment with formal education, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification in a specific industry or occupation.
As part of a Vocational qualification, a Traineeship focuses on hands-on, practical experience supported by structured coursework, and is designed for individuals seeking to enter the workforce or a specific industry, help with a career change or to gain skills and experience in a particular field.
Some key aspects of a traineeship:
Combined Work and Study:
Traineeships combine practical on-the-job training with formal education, delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Paid Employment:
Trainees are employed by an employer and paid a wage, usually in accordance with award or industrial agreement rates. Some Trainees are employed directly by the employer where they will work, while others may be part of a Group Training Organisation (GTO).
National Recognition:
Upon completion, trainees receive a nationally recognized qualification, such as a Certificate or Diploma, demonstrating their competency in the specific field. 聽聽This means your qualification will be recognised by every State and Territory in Australia.聽 So if you earn your qualification in NSW, it is still valid in Western Australia.
Variety of Industries:
Traineeships are available in a wide range of industries, including IT, business, hospitality, healthcare, and many others.
Career Pathway:
Traineeships provide a pathway to a career in a specific industry, allowing individuals to gain valuable experience and skills while earning a salary.
School-Based Options:
Some traineeships, called School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), allow students to combine their secondary education with on-the-job training and paid work.
Starting a Traineeship will require signing a formal Training Contract between yourself, your employer and the government.
Don't worry, help is available!
The Apprentice Connect Australian Providers (also known as the ACAP or just your Provider) are contracted by the government to be the focal point for starting a Traineeship.
If your employer doesn't have an existing relationship with an ACAP from a previous Traineeship, your employer can find more information about how to contact an ACAP here:聽聽
The ACAP can explain all the rules and requirements about a Traineeship in your State or Territory.
They will also arrange a sign up with you and your employer where together you will select a Traineeship that applies to your work role.
Together you will sign a Training Contract and generate the notification that tells your Registered Training Organisation (in this case ACCM College) you would like to commence your Traineeship.
Once ACCM College is contacted / notified about you, we will reach out to your employer to begin the enrolment process.
Every trainee and their supervisor/employer will help create and complete a Training Plan.聽聽
A Training Plan is a formal document (required by the government) that captures all the information your Traineeship needs to be successful.
Please note, the Training Plan is NOT the Training Contract you will sign with the ACAP and your Employer.
While Training Plans vary by State and Territory, your Training Plan will contain information about:
The roles and responsibilities of the Trainee, Employer and Registered Training Organisation (which is ACCM College)
The Training details such as the contractual start and end dates for your Traineeship
The Units of Competence being taken (these are the different elements of your qualification and determine your subjects)
The structure of the training program, including the order of subjects and their start and finish dates.
The support required and provided (such as additional learning support and the resources required to complete your training)
Any additional information required for your traineeship (such as for a School Based Trainee)聽
聽One very important consideration of the Training Plan, is that you and your supervisor look at the subjects you will be completing.
If those subjects do not closely align to your role, you may have trouble demonstrating competency "on the job" for your Supervisor.聽 That direct observation in a workplace setting of your new skills is a big part of your Traineeship.
If there is a gap, or you are worried there might be, just reach out to ACCM and we will gladly work through any concerns you have and make sure you are set up in the program that best suits your needs.
We have also created our Supervisor Support Packs, which can help you and your Supervisor, find ways to demonstrate skills on the job, even if it's not part of your normal role.聽 聽Just call us if you have any concerns on this front.
Once finalised, the Training Plan will be signed by you, your Supervisor/Employer and ACCM College.
While this may sound like a lot of information, it is actually a very straightforward document and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
In fact, much of your Induction Call will be confirming the details needed to complete this document.
As explained on our Vocational Education page, a vocational qualification is designed to demonstrate your practical skills of what you can do and what you know.聽
If you are enrolled in a聽Traineeship, you must keep and maintain a Training Record Book and show it to your employer at regular intervals.
There will be a Training Record Book for each subject in your course that you will download as part of your vocational evidence.
In it, you will record the workplace activities you complete that demonstrate your skills relating to the subject.
Don't worry, there are detailed instructions on how to complete your Training Record Book in your course materials.
And if you have any questions, we are always here to help.
If you are enrolling with ACCM College as part of a Traineeship, your workplace Supervisor (or Employer if you are working with a Group Training Organisation) will play a major part in your program.
This video will explain how your supervisor helps validate your hands-on workplace skills to support your official assessment.
If you aren't sure yet what we mean by Competence, be sure to watch the video on Understanding Vocational Education.
It will also explain the Supervisor Support Packs we have created to help you and your Supervisor/Employer determine and demonstrate your competency on the job.
In some cases your workplace role may not match your course requirements, making it a bit harder to demonstrate competency in the workplace.聽 Our Supervisor Support Packs were designed to help you close those gaps, by offering solutions on ways you can still show your newfound skills to your Supervisor.
There are detailed instructions for both you and your Supervisor/Employer in our course materials and Supervisor documents to help.
We also know this video will help you better understand this key component.
If you need any help, your Student Training Adviser is there to help... so please ask.
A Traineeship can end with an employer for a wide range of reasons.
Everyone's experience and situation is different.
While ACCM College cannot provide any career advice or suggestions for you on how you manage your current traineeship, we do feel it is important to provide information about your options under a training contract and the government services available for you.
If your Traineeship with your current employer ends prior to the completion of your qualification, you may be able to:
Continue your Traineeship with another employer.
In all States and Territories it is possible to transfer a traineeship from one employer to another (although the time frames to do this can vary)
Seek Government Assistance in finding a new Employer
Some States and Territories will provide assistance to you in finding a new employer who is interested in continuing your Traineeship.
It is possible to continue or transfer your Traineeship with another employer.聽 However, each State and Territory has their own rules in regards to process and timeframes.
If you are considering this option, you should contact your Australian Apprenticeship Support Services (AASS) Field Officer and explain the specifics of your situation.
These are the individuals who helped complete your Training Contract when you first began your Traineeship.
If you would like their contact details, please contact ACCM College and we will put you in touch with them.
The following states have specific supports available:
This program is called - Continuing Apprentices and Trainees Placement Service (CAPS)
Training Services NSW will check your details and training needs when you register.
Subsequently, you'll be added to the CAPS Register and given your unique ID. Rest assured, your personal information remains secure. We neither retain your resumes nor disclose any of your previous job details.
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Help for cancelled apprentices and traineeships is available. Please click for more information on the support services available.
The聽Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program聽aims to assist apprentices and trainees who have lost their employment complete their training.
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has commissioned Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) Victoria, the peak body for group training employers, to develop and administer the program.
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