Starting an apprenticeship

Where to start

You can take steps to start an apprenticeship or traineeship. These are:

1. Research the different industries, careers and courses that interest you.
2. Understand the different study options, wages and job outcomes.
3. Find out what apprenticeships are available in your chosen industry.
4. Sign up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider and get started as an apprentice.

Find out more about the steps to starting an apprenticeship on the Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website.

State government information for apprentices

States and territories have information and support for apprentices and trainees. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory	Resource
ACT	Becoming an Australian Apprentice in the ACT
NSW	Information about starting an apprenticeship in NSW
NT	Pathways and programs for apprentices and trainees in NT
Qld	Starting apprenticeships and traineeships in Queensland
SA	Becoming an apprentice or trainee in South Australia
Tas	Information about apprenticeships and traineeships in Tasmania
Vic	Information about apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria
WA	Apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia

Public service apprenticeships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The Australian Public Service offers a number of trainee and apprentice programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Find out about the different traineeship and apprenticeship programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the APSC website.

Vocational education and training options for international students

International students aren’t able to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship under the Australian Government’s Australian Apprenticeship program.

You may be able to do an equivalent course through a vocational education and training or TAFE course. You may need to complete a work placement as a part of your studies.

Find out about different vocational education and training courses.