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What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are training programs run for workers to gain trade or certificate qualifications while they working. Apprenticeships can be run...
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Your basic rights at work

Your basic rights at work All apprentices are entitled to a set of basic rights at work. These are not...
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Training Plans and Contracts

Training Contract A training contract is a formal document which outlines yours and your employers responsibilities during your apprenticeship. Your...
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Research

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Your Employer must provide...

What your employer must provide you as an apprentice: A workplace culture that promotes a zero tolerance for bullying and discrimination. ...
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8 things you need to know

8 things you need to know about apprenticeships: Within 3 months, your employer must enroll you in a vocational education...
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6 tips to deal with workplace bullying

6 tips for dealing with workplace bullying Bullying is one of those things, you might not always be able to...
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Minimum pay for apprentices

Minimum rates of apprentice pay The national minimum wage in Australia as of 1st of July 2025 is $24.95 per...
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Why you should join your union

Why every apprentice should join their union You're a new apprentice and you're excited and proud to start work... but...
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Hours of work

What hours will I be working as an apprentice? As an apprentice you can combine time at work with training....
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What if you're injured at work?

If you're injured at work or trade school as an apprentice, here's what you need to do: Apprentices are covered...
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Unpaid TAFE fees

TAFE costs covered by your boss Apprentices are generally entitled to have their TAFE costs funded by their employer, including...
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Supervision

Do I need to be supervised as an apprentice? The short answer is YES! Your employer must provide you with...
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Payslips

Apprentices should be regularly receiving pay slips from their employer.  Employers have 24hrs after they’ve paid you to provide you...
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Bullying, discrimination & harassment

Bullying Workplace bullying is defined as repeated and persistent verbal, social or psychological abuse carried out by your employer, supervisor,...
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Checklist for a good apprenticeship

We have created a checklist that you can use before you start an apprenticeship! This is a handy tool to...
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Refusing unsafe work

It’s your employer's responsibility to keep you safe at work. It’s your employers responsibility to:  Provide a safe workplace  Train...
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What is the N.E.S?

National Employment Standards The National Employment Standards (NES) are minimum standards that have to be provided to all employees. They...
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Government incentives & funding

As an apprentice you may have access to government incentives and funding These include: Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment  New...
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School-Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships

A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) is a fantastic way for students to receive paid on-the-job training to work contributing...
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Apprenticeship Support Officers (ASO)

Apprentice Support Officers If you are an apprentice in Victoria, it is likely that you will be assigned an Apprenticeship...
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Pay

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Women Onsite

Since the 1980's women have represented just 2% of the Australian trade workforce. This statistic needs to change. If you’re a...
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Before you start

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Safety

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Supervision

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Your Rights

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Digital materials

Printable copies of Young Workers Centre posters. Click on each image to download:         
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Leave entitlements for apprentices.

There are workplace laws that apply to all employees. As an apprentice, you are entitled to the same minimum entitlements...
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Your Right To Refuse Unsafe Work

The right to a safe workplace is protected by law in Australia. Our country has some of the strongest workplace...
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Portable Long Service Leave Explained

What is Portable Long Service Leave?  Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) is a type of leave that you can take with you from employer to employer....
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Apprentice Mental Health support and services

Mental Health as an Apprentice  Mental health challenges are common, and for apprentices the pressure can be even greater than most. Long hours,...
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The Hierarchy of Control Explained

Hierarchy of Control, what is it, and how do I apply it to my Apprenticeship?  Working safely in the trades means...
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Dealing With Psychosocial Hazards as an Apprentice

Dealing With Psychosocial Hazards as an Apprentice  An apprenticeship can be a lot, especially in the beginning.  You’re in a new environment, with new people, feeling the pressure to prove yourself;...
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