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Australian Apprenticeship Program Options

Australian apprenticeship schemes are undertaken on the basis of a formal training agreement between an employer and the apprentice. This contract protects the interests of both the employer and the apprentice. It also provides the obligation of the employer to provide training, specifies the qualification to be achieved by the Australian Apprentice, and explains their obligations to the employer.

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What’s involved in a Marketing Traineeship?

Marketing plays a central role in virtually every sector, from government and health to retail and commercial. This gives you great flexibility since you can work in practically any company or industry. A marketing trainee helps devise and implement marketing campaigns and a marketing traineeship therefore enables you to familiarise yourself with all the marketing functions of a corporation.

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Metal Fabricator Job Outline

A metal fabricator is involved in interpreting engineering drawings and then accurately cutting steel plates into the required shapes. These steel plates must then be welded into the structure according to the drawings. Metal fabricators must therefore learn how to read engineering drawings in addition to using geometric development methods and metal forming techniques.

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Making Changes to Training Contracts

A training contract is a formal agreement between an employer and the apprentice that seeks to protect the interests of both parties. Training contracts can be transferred, cancelled, suspended or varied by mutual agreement between employers and the trainees/apprentices. A written agreement of the proposed employer is also needed in the case of a transfer.
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What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Recognition of prior learning or RPL is a process through which one is given credit for knowledge, skills and experience gained through learning and working. These may be gained at any stage of your life through formal as well as informal learning in Australia, overseas or through work and other activities such as volunteering.

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The Different Types of Trainee and Apprenticeship Services

There are various trainee and apprenticeship services available to apprentices and trainees and their employers. Here we look at three of the main entities responsible for providing these services and their function in the apprenticehip system.

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Trainee Mining Jobs & Specialisations

Mining is a huge industry in Australia and thus a big supplier of trainee mining jobs. Generally, mining employs about 2.2% of the labour force in Australia. If you are looking for big career opportunities then you should definitely look at the different types of mining jobs in Australia.

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Auto Apprenticeships: Roles & Responsibilities

Are you crazy about cars? Do you love the idea of working with cars and other vehicles and getting paid to do it? There are various types of auto apprenticeships that you can take up. Here we look at some of the main types and what is involved in each area of specialisation. Read More

What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are training arrangements between employers and employees (apprentices) in which the apprentices learn the skills that are needed for a particular trade or occupation. They generally combine practical experience at work with structured training.

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What it’s like to be a First Year Apprentice

Now that you’ve agreed to enter into an apprenticeship, you should prepare yourself for the things that you will experience as a first year apprentice. That way, you will be able to breeze through the first 100 days of your apprenticeship and have a better chance of excelling in your new career.

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