What Apprenticeships are available in Australia?
Your career pathway can start with apprenticeships or traineeships in industries like community services and health, travel and tourism, communication and information technology, financial services, agriculture and horticulture, and government.
Where is GTNT?
GTNT has been operating as a non-for-profit organisation since 1989 and is the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in the Northern Territory with offices in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
How much does an apprenticeship cost in Australia?
$104.30 per week for a full-time Australian Apprentice, and on a pro- rata scale according to the hours worked for a part-time Australian Apprentice.
How many years does it usually take to complete an apprenticeship in Australia?
An Australian Apprenticeship can take from one to four years to complete. This depends on whether it is an apprenticeship or traineeship and the specific qualification.
What are examples of apprenticeships?
While an apprenticeship could be compared to classroom learning, apprentices receive pay while learning how to become experts in their trades. Examples of industries that offer apprenticeships include healthcare, food preparation/serving, manufacturing and public safety.
What are the most common apprenticeships?
When it comes to the number of apprenticeships offered and taken up by people, the following are the five most popular apprenticeships….Included in this type of apprenticeship are:
- Accounting.
- Banking.
- Bookkeeping.
- Insurance.
- Criminal investigation.
- HR.
- Legal services.
- Management.
What does GTNT stand for?
Group Training Northern Territory
GTNT
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| GTNT | Group Training Northern Territory (Darwin, Australia) |
How many hours a week does an apprentice work?
30 hours
Most apprenticeships are offered in partnership with a training organisation (a college or learning provider). Apprentices normally work at least 30 hours a week. However, an apprentice’s weekly hours can be reduced if their apprenticeship programme is extended. An apprentice must receive the appropriate minimum wage.
Do apprentices get paid Australia?
Australian Apprentices are entitled to receive wages and conditions under an appropriate award, approved enterprise agreement, or national minimum wage and National Employment Standards. The Fair Work ombudsman’s website has a list of awards available across all industries.
Is 25 too old to start an apprenticeship?
Yes! There is no apprenticeship age limit. There are many ways apprenticeships can not only benefit older people but can also be beneficial for their careers – from upskilling to restarting in a new field.
What is the most popular apprenticeship in Australia?
Top 10 Apprenticeships and Traineeships of 2019 (Part 1)
- Carpentry and Joinery.
- Bricklaying / Blocklaying.
- Commercial Cookery.
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
- Engineering – Fabrication Trade.