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 apply for a work licence before you can start working on your own. Talk to your Apprentice Connect Australia 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 Apprentice Connect Australia provider can help you find out what’s required.

Paying back your Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan

If you took out an Australian Apprentice Support Loan (AASL) during your apprenticeship, you’ll need to start paying your loan back when your income reaches a certain amount. You make your repayments through tax.

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

You can find out more about what happens once you complete an apprenticeship on the Department of Employment and Workplace relations website.