A comprehensive guide to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship in Victoria, with expert advice.
What are apprenticeship and traineeships?
Apprenticeships and traineeships cover a massive range of industries – from carpentry and plumbing to aged care and refrigeration. Both come with a wage, some real-world work experience and a nationally recognised qualification at the end. If your heart isn’t set on any one thing, it’s time to do some research.
One important question to ask is what type of apprenticeship or traineeship is required to receive that nationally recognised qualification. Here’s a quick overview of the differences:
Finding opportunities
Once you know what you want to do, it’s time to find the perfect opportunity.
You don’t have to figure it all out solo. There are people and organisations who can help you find and start your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Find an apprenticeship or traineeship
There are a range of ways that you can find an opportunity with an employer. RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre can help point you in the right direction and you can also see what's available online. See how else you can find apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
Get registered with an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) will help with the paperwork between you and your employer and will provide you free support all the way through your training.
Nominate your preferred RTO
If you need help nominating your preferred RTO, you can speak to your employer who may be able to point you in the right direction.
Nominating RMIT
You can also choose to nominate RMIT as your preferred RTO and take advantage of the facilities at the Trades Innovation Centre.
Whatever you choose to do, ACAP will handle the training agreement for you!
Get enrolled
Now it's time to get enrolled!
If you've chosen RMIT as your preferred RTO, we will contact you after we are notified by the Apprenticeship Network to organise your enrolment and start date.
And remember – if you're keen on a specific trade, check whether there’s a pre-apprenticeship course that can give you a head start.
Application tips
When you’re ready, it’s time to put yourself out there. You can:
- apply for listed opportunities on job boards
- approach businesses directly (especially smaller ones)
- attend industry events or career expos
- talk to your training provider – they often have employer contacts.
Make sure your résumé is up to date, you’ve got a short cover letter and you’re ready to talk about why you’re keen.
