Entry requirements
Existing workrer entry requirements: Understanding Traineeship and Apprenticeship eligibility requirements with NTO.
Find out if you're eligible for this rewarding way to study in the workplace with NTO
Find out if you're eligible for this rewarding way to study in the workplace with NTO
To be eligible for a traineeship or apprenticeship in NSW as an existing worker, you must:
Industry, prior qualifications, and employment type may also affect eligibility. Contact a training provider or NSW government agency for details.
For further information on what courses are available please visit Is a traineeship or apprenticeship right for me?.
An apprenticeship or traineeship is one of the most effective ways to gain hands-on experience, earn a nationally recognised qualification, and get paid while doing it. These opportunities are more than just a way to start your career—they equip you with the essential skills and experience employers seek. Plus, you can even begin your apprenticeship or traineeship while still at school, and many of them are fee-free!
As an apprentice, you’ll spend three to four years mastering a traditional trade, such as building and construction, automotive, cooking, engineering, hairdressing, or manufacturing. You’ll graduate as a fully qualified tradesperson, ready to make your mark in your chosen industry.
As a trainee, you’ll spend one to three years, depending on your field and qualification, learning a vocational skill in industries such as agriculture, information technology, hospitality, business, digital media, or financial services. Traineeships offer a pathway to a wide range of careers, equipping you with practical, job-ready skills.
Note, that some courses specify specialised entry requirements or prior learning. Please read course requirements carefully.
You must meet one of the following:
Ensure you have access to:
NTO acknowledges the Darug people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our Parramatta office is located. We extend our respect to Elders past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country throughout Australia. We celebrate the cultural knowledges, stories, songlines, ancestors, and dreamings of the First Peoples of Australia, and recognize their custodianship of this land for over 65,000 years.
