What is a trade traineeship?
A traineeship is a type of Australian Apprenticeship that is typically shorter in length than an apprenticeship, and often focused on a range of vocational outcomes such as business, IT, or sales.
However, there are many trades-related traineeships available in sectors such as mining and natural resources, manufacturing, and construction. These include:
- Gas Plant Operations Traineeship
- Water Treatment Operations Traineeship
- Civil Construction Traineeship
- Environmental Field Technician Traineeship
- Wellsite Operations Traineeship
- Warehousing and Logistics Traineeship
Traineeships vs Apprenticeships
Whether an Australian Apprenticeship is designated a traineeship or an apprenticeship is based on the qualification you will undertake, as determined by the Government training authority.
There are many similarities between apprenticeships and traineeships, such as:
- You will get paid while working and studying
- You will undertake hands-on learning and skill development in a real work environment
- You will complete a nationally accredited qualification as part of your training
Learn more about the difference between apprenticeships and traineeships.
How Long is a Traineeship?
The length of a traineeship differs depending on the specific role, but is usually 1-2 years for areas such as business and administration, and 2-3 years for trades-related traineeships.
By comparison, a trade apprenticeship is typically 4 years.
Like apprenticeships, completion of a traineeship is based on all relevant competencies being obtained and technical skills developed. This is called competency-based completion.
When applying for a traineeship, a nominal duration is included as a guide.
To find the ideal traineeship or apprenticeship, check out our Jobs Board.
MIGAS Water Treatment Operations Trainee, Tania, undertaking her on-the-job training in the resources sector.