Automotive Apprenticeships are usually a four year term of employment that combines work and structured training. Some new apprenticeships and traineeships may have shorter training periods of just one or two years. Apprenticeships is practical hands - on experience that enables you to pursue your career goals.
These are the steps involved in completing an apprenticeship:
- Paid employment under an Industrial Award.
- Training Contracts (legal documentation) signed by employer and employee.
- A qualification delivered by a Registered Training Organization (RTO).
Your Employer
If you would like to do an apprenticeship, you first have to find an employer seeking an apprentice. That employer will have a Contract of Training for you to sign, and will pay your wages, allowances and training fees. You will also be paid extra, at special rates of pay, for overtime work.
Apprentices are paid for their time on the job, and are paid to attend TAFE.
Work duties
- You will be expected to be punctual and to have a tidy appearance
- You will be expected to deal politely and respectfully with customers and staff
- You will be expected to take an interest in your training and apply yourself to your work
- You will be expected to correctly fill out time sheets and other workplace documents
- You will be expected to develop strong skills in your field through observation, inquiry, practice and study
- You will be expected to work safely
Getting ahead
People with special skills and knowledge are sought after by the industry, so some apprentices choose to do extra studies . TAFE's offer a vary of POST TRADE courses and to name a few; Overhaul Braking System, Engine Management Systems, Advanced Electronic Fuel Injection and Cert IV Automotive Business Management .
VACC Part-time Australian School-Based Apprenticeships
School students can begin automotive training, and receive pay for their time spent on the job, while studying for their VCE. Click here to find out more.
VACC Auto Apprenticeships
To find out more about the VACC Auto Apprenticeships, or to apply for a VACC apprenticeship, click here.