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TTAC Policy 29 - Fully Competency Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships [Word 272KB] This guide has been established to facilitate the implementation of the TTAC Policy 29 – Fully Competency Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
Approved apprenticeships/ traineeships in Tasmania
Accommodation and travelling allowances
Problems with your training
Guide for apprentices and trainees [PDF - 312KB]

Career Opportunities in Vocational Education and Training (VET): Rising employment opportunities and critical shortages within a number of professions and industries in Tasmania makes this an ideal time for people who are looking for work. With links to various job and career sites, see what's available in the type of job that you would like to train for.
Flexibility of training: The flexibility of the vocational education and training (VET) system makes it easier for anyone wishing to become an apprentice or trainee, whether you’re a full-time, part-time or school-based apprentice or trainee. Likewise, training can take place after normal business hours, through distance education or in the workplace etc.
What skills do I need?: There are many types of training and apprenticeships for the skilled trades. These include school-based traineeships and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Apprenticeships and traineeships: Types of traineeships and apprenticeships available in Tasmania, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, definitions, and a guide for apprentices and trainees.
How do I become an apprentice or trainee?: Information about what to do and who to speak to if you’re thinking about becoming an apprentice or trainee
Courses and training providers: Links to information about the range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses available in Tasmania for people of all ages.
Existing employees or people with previous skills and qualifications: Existing workers, who are employees that have been with a business for more than three months full-time or 12 months part-time/casual, have the opportunity to upgrade their skills. They may already have skills or knowledge that will enable them, through recognition of prior learning or credit transfers, to gain a qualification without taking part in a whole training program.
Support for apprentices/trainees: Links to information about support available for apprentices and trainees including accommodation and travelling allowances, literacy and numeracy assistance, financial assistance and training assistance.
Tasmanian Training Awards: Awards recognising the achievements of students, apprentices, trainees, employers and training providers within the Tasmanian vocational education and training sector.
Productivity Places Program: The Productivity Places Program funds the delivery of qualification based training to both job seekers and existing workers. These qualifications will be delivered in an industry-driven system, ensuring that training is responsive to both the needs of business and of participants.