It is always a good time to follow your dream or make a change in your life or job. If you’re looking for a job that’s more hands-on or pays better – then studying with vocational education and training can help get you started.
Modern Australian apprenticeships and traineeships are for people of all ages. Taking up an apprenticeship or traineeship when you are over 25 can offer many benefits.
VET qualifications can provide you with the opportunity to change career, re-enter the workforce or gain new skills or a promotion in your current industry. The main benefit of doing an apprenticeship or traineeship, compared to other study, is being able to earn a wage while you learn.
As an adult apprentice you can negotiate an individual training program with your employer that could cut the length of time it takes to be qualified – depending on your previous work experience it might not take as long as you think.
If you’re ready to try something new but don’t know what to do then you might start investigating a new industry or finding an interesting course to study. Let’s explore ideas.
To start an apprenticeship or traineeship you need an employer, a registered training organisation and an Australian Apprentice Support Network provider or you might use a Group Training Organisation. All these groups have a different role in helping you reach your goals and can point you in the direction of where to go next.
If you’re looking at what steps to take, visit our Getting started page.
If you’re ready to try something new and are keen to know more about apprenticeships and traineeships then now is a great time to start. Let’s take a closer look.
Making change can be daunting at first but taking the step is worthwhile.
You can expect to be supported when you start a VET course and if you need help – whether its finance or help with study or work life – then you can ask your training provider or employer.
Skilling up with vocational education and training will open new doors.