Effective 1 January 2020, the NSW Government is offering fee-free traineeships for employers under the Smart and Skilled program. The Smart and Skilled program is a funded training initiative that provides subsidised training for courses on the NSW skills list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Traineeship?
A Traineeship is a way in which you combine employment and training in order to gain a nationally recognised qualification. You are actually PAID TO LEARN new skills! Traineeships are usually full time but can also be part time or school based. A traineeship is an ideal opportunity to become qualified in a particular field as a paid employee in your chosen industry. Most traineeships can be undertaken on both a full-time and part-time basis and generally range anywhere from 12 months to three years to complete.
Upon successful completion, you’ll gain a Nationally recognised qualification, recognised Australia-wide
Benefits to why a traineeship might suit you?
Appeal to future employees - having a qualification and experience within a particular industry makes you an appealing candidate for future positions you may apply for following your traineeship.
Earn an income while you study - get paid for learning valuable industry-specific skills.
Flexibility to structure the study to suit you
You will come out qualified - Upon successful completion, you’ll gain qualifications recognised Australia-wide
A good mix of formal training and practical learning - You won’t just be stuck in a classroom throughout the entire period of your traineeship, as the program combines a mix of theory and practical learning in the workplace.
Employer benefits?
Your employee isn’t the only one that benefits from a traineeships. Traineeships allow employers to structure the training to suit the needs of their individual business, increasing both the efficiency and productivity of their staff as well as gaining an edge over competitors by having a skilled team. No two businesses are the same, and that is why traineeships have been designed to be flexible, providing nationally recognised quality training developed by industry for industry.
Funding incentive
By employing a trainee, the company can potentially be eligible for funding incentives designed to encourage employers to offer training opportunities within the workplace.
Traineeships benefit employers and employees. It’s a win-win for everyone! A qualification can be a big help when you’re looking for a job, but it doesn’t mean you need to go down the traditional route of signing up to a University Degree. Consider combining a real job in an industry you’re interested in, with nationally recognised training when deciding on your future career.
What types of traineeships are available?
There are two categories of traineeships available:
New Entrant Traineeships: New employees who have been employed for less than 3 months full-time and 12 months part-time, or we can assist the organisation to find a new employee
School based part-time traineeships are a recent introduction and allow school students to undertake a traineeship in conjunction with their HSC studies.