Starting an Apprenticeship at School

Some Australian Apprenticeships can be started and even completed while still at school, and some can form part of a student’s Year 12 Certificate.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASbAs) are a great career option and allow you to start your vocational training, earn a wage and get hands-on experience while finishing school.

Training is delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and can be done for a few hours every week, or less often in blocks.

To be eligible for an ACT training contract an Australian School-based Apprentice must:

• be enrolled in a school under legislation that covers education in the relevant state/territory
• combine part-time work with an employer and structured industry-approved training whilst attending school
• continue employment and on/off-the-job training throughout the year including school holidays.

For more information about Australian School-based Apprenticeships refer to the Australian Apprenticeships website.