What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee apprentice?

What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee apprentice?

The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full-time or part-time employment based training arrangement, usually for around 12 months (apprenticeships usually last for three to four years) and is generally in a non-trade related area.

What is a traineeship equivalent to?

Traineeships also focus on literacy and numeracy qualifications. If a candidate has not achieved GCSE passes in English and Maths, they will continue to study these subjects. Trainees work towards qualifications that are equivalent to GCSEs, such as Functional Skills in English (level 2) and Mathematics (level 2).

Are traineeships paid?

Traineeships are a proven pathway to well-paid jobs in a diverse range of careers. In NSW, traineeships are also fee-free*.

Do I qualify for a traineeship?

A person is eligible to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship in NSW if they are: an Australian citizen, or. a foreign national with permanent residency, or. a New Zealand passport holder who has been a resident in Australia for more than six months, or.

What is a full-time traineeship?

The minimum part-time hours for an apprenticeship are 21 hours per week. The minimum part-time hours for a traineeship are: 15 hours per week for traineeships with a full-time term of less than two years. 21 hours per week for traineeships with a full-time term of two years or more.

Does trainee mean apprentice?

Traineeships are part of the same family as apprenticeships. They are designed to provide trainees with the skills and work experience that they need to get an apprenticeship or a job. Apprenticeships are available is a wide range of industry areas and at three levels: Intermediate, Advanced and Higher.

Do apprenticeships get taxed?

Apprentices have to pay income tax in the same way as everyone else. Earnings over the personal allowance will be taxed at the appropriate income tax rate. You will normally pay tax through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system – meaning that it is taken straight from your pay packet.

Who qualifies for apprenticeship?

APPRENTICESHIP ELIGIBILITY be aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. be a UK or European Economic Area (EEA), or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years. not already be in full-time education at the point of enrolment.

How do I apply for an Australian Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships and traineeships can commence at any time. SWTAFE supports lots of opportunities for mature-aged workers. The first step is to find a business to employ you, then a local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network needs to register your Training Contract with SWTAFE.

Why become an apprentice or trainee with swtafe?

If you’re interested in becoming an apprentice or trainee, we can give you the practical skills and knowledge you need for your career. A SWTAFE apprenticeship or traineeship is a partnership between you, your employer and SWTAFE. Your employer will teach you skills on-the-job while SWTAFE provides formal training.

Can I do an apprenticeship or traineeship while completing VCE or VCAL?

If you’re still at school you can undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship while completing VCE or VCAL. Trade papers are a certificate awarded when you complete an apprenticeship.