When you complete your apprenticeship

Getting your certificate of completion

You may get a certificate from your training organisation when you finish your apprenticeship or traineeship. You can contact them to find out how to get it. You may need to pay all your fees before they’ll issue your certificate.

You may need further qualifications or to apply for a work licence before you can start working on your own. Talk to your Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider about what you need.

After your apprenticeship

When you finish your apprenticeship or traineeship, you’ll have a new qualification. Remember to list your qualification on your CV if you’re looking for a job.

In some industries, you may need further qualifications to begin working on your own. Your Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider can help you find out what’s required.

Paying back your Trade Support Loan

If you took out a Trade Support Loan (TSL) during your apprenticeship, once your income reaches a certain amount, you’ll need to start paying your loan back. You make these repayments through tax.  

Find out about TSL repayment thresholds and rates on the Australian Taxation Office website.