Now is the ideal time to make a start on gaining new skills, or upgrading your existing skills, to help you get the job you want.
The Victorian Training Guarantee is makes vocational training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.
There are now number of government-subsidised training places available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for a government-subsidised training, you must be:
and any of the following:
In addition an individual is only eligible to:
There are some exclusions and exemptions available to above eligibility criteria. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility for Government Funding.
What is an Apprenticeship or traineeship?
A traineeship is a training contract between an employer and an employee in which the apprentice/trainee learns the occupation or trade. A traineeship can be undertaken on a full time or part time basis and can be used to learn new skills and or further develop skills industry. Traineeships include structured, off-the-job training or workplace based training organised. Successful completion will lead to trainees receiving a a nationally recognised qualification.
Eligibility Requirements for Apprentice/Trainee
In addition to above eligibility requirements the Individual needs to be:
Whether an individual is an Apprentice or a Trainee depends on how the qualification they are undertaking is designated in the relevant Approved Training Scheme. Information on current Approved Training Schemes can be found at: http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/apptrain/Pages/schemes.aspx