Gain Hands-On Experience with a Traineeship
Enrol in a traineeship program and acquire key knowledge and on-the-job skills essential for your professional growth.
What is a Traineeship?
Traineeships are 1–2 year programs that combine hands-on job training with self-paced online study, allowing you to earn a nationally recognised qualification.
Why Do a Traineeship?
A Traineeship allows you to develop the real-world skills needed to excel in your chosen industry. It’s an ideal route for practical, hands-on learning that aligns with industry standards, making it a great entry point into the workforce, especially for newcomers.
Traineeship Requirements QLD
Traineeship requirements vary depending on the industry and type of traineeship.
Typically, the minimum age of a trainee is:
- 13 years old for most jobs and industries
- 15 years old (Yr 10-12) for school-based apprenticeships & traineeships
- 16 years old (Yr 11-12) for school-based apprenticeships in electrotenology
All trainees and apprentices must be offered regular, paid work at:
- A minimum of 7.5 hours per week if school-based
- A minimum of 15 hours per week if part-time
- 38 hours a week if full-time
You can become a trainee in Queensland if you are:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- A foreigner with a valid passport and visa that allows you to work.
Note for International Students: ATI is not CRICOS registered. Therefore, we cannot accept international students on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.
Who’s Involved in a Traineeship?
In a traineeship, you will work closely with:
- Your employer,
- Your Registered Training Organisation (RTO); and
- The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) Provider
How to Apply for a Traineeship
To apply for a traineeship, research your chosen industry, find an employer, and contact an AASN. Your AASN will help you set up a training plan with your employer. You will then sign a training contract that formalises your traineeship and outlines how it will function. This should be sent back to your AASN or emailed to [email protected].
For comprehensive QLD Traineeship information, including guidelines and resources, view their information here.
Federal Incentive
Priority Hiring Incentive – Employer
If an apprentice or trainee enters a training contract, with an occupational outcome and qualification listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List, the employer may be eligible to receive a Priority Hiring Incentive of up to $5,000 in the first year of the apprenticeship, paid over two instalments:
- $2,000 at 6 months and $3,000 at 12 months for a full-time employee
- $1,000 at 6 months and $1,500 at 12 months for a part-time employee
Please note, partial payments cannot be claimed. The employee needs to still be employed and in an active training contract at the time the claim milestone is reached. If an employee leaves or cancels their training contract before these milestone dates, no incentive can be claimed.
This incentive is subject to eligibility assessment.
Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment – Employee
Direct financial support to Australian Apprentices commencing in and Australian Apprenticeship in a priority occupation experiencing national skills shortage (refer to Australian Apprenticeships Priority List). Apprentice/trainee must have a valid and approved registered training contract and must be employed by and engaged in training with their employer on the claim period end date to be eligible. Payment the apprentice may be eligible for are:
| Payment Timeline | Full-time Rate | Part-time Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | $1,750 | $875 |
| 12 months | $1,750 | $875 |
| 18 months | $750 | $375 |
| 24 months | $750 | $375 |
This incentive is subject to eligibility assessment.
State Payroll Tax & Mental Health Excemptions
Payroll Tax Rates – QLD
https://qro.qld.gov.au/payroll-tax/exemptions/apprentice-rebate/
https://qro.qld.gov.au/payroll-tax/calculate/rates-thresholds/
- 4.75% for employers or groups of employers who pay $6.5 million or less in Australian taxable wages.
- 4.95% for employers or groups of employers who pay more than $6.5 million in Australian taxable wages.
- Regional employers may be entitled to a 1% discount on the rate until 30 June 2030.
Any employee with an approved training contract that is classified as an apprentice is eligible for the payroll tax incentive. For trainees (which Security Operations is) the employee must be classified as a new entrant trainee to qualify. A new entrant trainee is anyone who’s training contract has commenced within the first 3 months of full-time employment or the first 12 months of casual or part-time employment. To enter a training contract, the employee must be full-time or part-time with a minimum of 15 hours per week.
If your apprentice and trainee wages are exempt from payroll tax, you can also claim a payroll tax rebate that reduces your payroll tax amount for the particular liability (periodic, annual or final return).
A 50% rebate is available from 1 July for these financial years:
- 2022 – 2023
- 2023 – 2024
- 2024 – 2025
Mental Health Levy – QLD
From 1 January 2023, a mental health levy was introduced to fund mental health and associated services.
The levy applies to:
- Employers and groups of employers who pay more than $10 million in annual Australian taxable wages
- Annual Queensland taxable wages.
| Australian taxable wages (annual) | Levy rate (applied to Qld taxable wages exceeding the thresholds) |
|---|---|
| Up to $10 million | Nil |
| More than $10 million (primary threshold) | 0.25% (primary rate) |
| More than $100 million (additional threshold) | 0.25% (primary rate) + 0.5% (additional rate) |
Please note this is an overview and the employer/apprentice will be subject to eligibility assessment and is encouraged to seek their own advice on incentive eligibility with their accountant as individual business circumstances may be different.
Why Train with ATI?
Staff Support
From the moment you enrol in your course, ATI’s dedicated team is here to guide you and provide a supportive learning environment, ensuring you have access to the resources and assistance needed to complete your qualification successfully.
Affordable Training
You’ll have access to affordable professional development and skill enhancement opportunities. We guarantee to beat any competitor’s pricing for comparable courses (conditions apply). Please get in touch with us if you find a similar course at a cheaper price.
Career Enhancement Opportunities
In today’s fast-paced world, staying current with industry skills is essential. ATI provides up-to-date, industry-relevant nationally recognised courses that equip you with practical skills that can be applied in the workplace.
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