Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the trade areas offered?
We offer Australian School-based Apprenticeships in the electrotechnology, automotive, diesel fitting, metal trades and construction but the College plans to expand to other areas in 2008 and beyond. Businesses outside these key areas are encouraged to contact us for further discussion.
Work
Your Australian School-based Apprentice will undertake paid employment with your business for a minimum of 48 days (or equivalent hours) per 12 month period.
Depending on their school timetable and your requirements, the student may work with your business:
- One or more (full or part) days per week while attending school on the remaining days;
- For blocks at a time; or,
- On weekends, school holidays or after school.
Wages and entitlements
You pay your Australian School-based Apprentice only for the time they spend working. More information can be obtained by telephoning Wageline on 1300 369 945 or visit www.wageline.qld.gov.au
Training
Your Australian School-based Apprentice will undertake training with your business, with the College and via Central Queensland Institute of TAFE or another registered training provider. The employer is responsible for supervising the work-based training of the apprentice or trainee with the assistance of one of our liaison officers.
Training costs
Your student finishes their Australian School-based Apprenticeship at the completion of Year 12 but they are given the opportunity to continue working with you as a full-time apprentice until they have achieved their trade qualification.
Once converted to full-time arrangement, normal apprenticeship wages and conditions apply. Costs associated with these are borne by the employer.