Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships encompass all apprenticeships and traineeships.

Traditionally, apprenticeships were only available in 'declared vocations' or trade areas. Now Australian Apprenticeships are available in many more industries than ever before, for example Information Technology, Children's Services, Business, Hospitality and Tourism. They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based.

Apprentices must be in a training contract with an employer. To organise a training contract you must contact one of the Australian Apprenticeship Centres.

CIT partners with employers and offers training for a large number of Australian Apprenticeships. The apprentices and trainees at CIT receive high quality training from teachers who have extensive industry experience.

CIT works with employers to ensure a close integration of on and off-the-job training. Apprentices and trainees will be assessed for many of their competencies in the workplace.

Apprenticeships are generally three years in duration and traineeships generally are one year. On successful completion, the qualification is issued by CIT.

Australian Apprenticeships are the best way to combine training and employment and lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

Information on the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme

For Employers of future ACT Australian Apprenticeships

• Q: In the ACT, how do I employ an Apprentice or Trainee?
• A: Visit the ACT Department of Education website

For future ACT Australian Apprenticeships students - To commence training in one of the ACT Australian Apprenticeships, you must have completed an ACT training contract.

• Q: How do I become an Apprentice or Trainee?
• A: Visit the ACT Department of Education and Training website
• Q: What is an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASBA)?
• A: Download CIT ASBA Flyer (PDF 192Kb) and visit the ACT Department of Education and Training website

For Employers of future NSW Australian Apprenticeships

• Visit the NSW Department of Education and Training website

For future NSW Australian Apprenticeships students

• Visit the NSW Department of Education and Training website

For more information contact:

• Training and Tertiary Education
• Australian Apprenticeships
• CIT Student Services Hub infoline@cit.act.edu.au or phone (02) 6207 3188.