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Benefits of undertaking a School-based Apprenticeship or traineeship:

• By starting your qualification while still at school, you may become qualified sooner.
• Gives you the edge when looking for full-time employment after finishing school.
• Helps you to develop important workplace skills, confidence and experience that employer’s value.
• Allows you to try out an occupation before making a long term career commitment.
• Gives you the chance to earn an income while still at school.
• Qualifications are competency based, allowing you to shorten your completion time.
• Training may be delivered on-the-job (at work), off-the-job (at a college/school), or a combination of both suiting your learning requirements.
• May lead to eventually owning your own business.
• Unlike full-time TAFE and University, your training is subsidised by the State Government.
• If you complete your qualification while still at school, you may be eligible to complete another additional government funded qualification.
• Provides a stepping stone to higher level studies.
• Completed competencies are recorded on your Senior Statement. 

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• To increase the take up of Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships, the Australian and State Governments provide a range of financial incentives and assistance. Click here for available incentives

  

  Choosing a suitable qualification for your career

  With over 600 Australian Apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications to choose from, you are certain to find one that suits your business’ needs. For comprehensive information on all available qualifications visit: www.apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au

  1. Click on the ‘Queensland Training Information Service’ tab under ‘Quicklinks’.
  2. Click  ‘Apprenticeship or traineeships’ link.
  3. Enter the name of the occupation or qualification in the search box and click on the ‘Search’ button.

  BUSY At Work Apprenticeships Services (BUSY) can assist you in making an informed decision about which qualification and training outcome will best suit your needs along with providing information on appropriate training organisations and their delivery options. Call 13 BUSY (13 28 79) today!