What is a traineeship?

Traineeships combine practical work-based training with formal training to give your new or existing staff a nationally recognised qualification, the experience they need to excel in their careers and the information required to be a reliable employee who assists with growing your business.

Who can become a trainee?

Traineeships are available to anyone of working age who is an Australian citizen and living in New South Wales. Trainees may be school leavers, people re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers.  Trainees do not need to have a Higher School Certificate or another qualification.

What are the benefits of a traineeship for employers?

Having staff trained your way from the start can increase your business’s efficiency and productivity. You can:

• Develop a workforce the business needs by attracting and recruiting staff for your current or future skill requirements
• Mentor and develop loyal and motivated staff
• Train future staff and supervisors, often in a short space of time
• Increase productivity and staff retention

Here is a snapshot of what businesses may be eligible for:

• Financial support is available for eligible employers*
• Payroll tax rebates*
• Workers Compensation exemption*
• Extra incentives to assist in the employment of those with a disability, mature aged and Indigenous Australians

We do recommend you visit the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives website for further eligibility information.

*Eligibility criteria apply. Benefits and services are subject to change at any time without notice. Contact ET Australia for further information.

Why should I invest in a trainee?

• Trainees are paid the National Training Wage and are paid trainee pay rates
• Trainees bring a fresh perspective into your business, this can be a key factor in promotion of innovation and new ideas that may ultimately assist your bottom line
• Trainees can complete tasks other staff members can’t get to which is ideal for a new or growing business
• Hiring a trainee helps to spread the word about your company
• Hiring trainees and skilling them from the ground up can assist in succession planning to help ensure the long term success of your business
• Increase staff retention – trainees become loyal to employers who give them a start

Traineeship costs

• Traineeships are fee free for trainees undertaking a government funded traineeship.
• Traineeships are subsidised under Smart and Skilled for new entrant trainees. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
• Existing worker trainees are not subsidised under Smart and Skilled.
• With the NSW Government’s fee free traineeship initiative there has never been a better time to consider taking on a trainee.