They are available in areas such as retail and information technology. In most cases, you study at TAFE while doing your traineeship. Traineeships are advertised throughout the year in the newspaper by employers and group training providers. Industry training boards also have information on traineeships. You must have full-time employment to be an apprentice.
Apprenticeships are available in many major industries, such as building and manufacturing.
Return to top of page. Diplomas and associate diplomas are offered in a wide range of areas at TAFE and University. At TAFE, these can be studied full or part-time over periods of 1 to 4 years. Diploma courses include office management, community services, real estate, accounting, park management, electrical engineering, and laboratory technology. In a number of faculties, the University offers two-year associate diploma courses such as Associate Diploma of Fine Arts and Associate Diploma of Music.