School-based apprentices and trainees do the following:

• work with their employer and receive on the job training
• undertake some study at their school
• attend certified trade training courses

You can provide an apprenticeship or traineeship opportunity for any young person who is keen to learn and work in your industry.  You can employ directly or use the services of a Group Training Organisation.

For further information see Group Training 

You are required to provide them with a minimum of eight hours of work and / or on-the-job training a week.  The time can be spread out during the week in a variety of ways including:

• during school hours
• after school hours
• on weekends
• during school holidays
• a continuous block of time for up to five weeks

You are also obligated to pay school-based apprentices and trainees.  The amount to be paid is covered under the relevant industry award.  Some awards also state that apprentices and trainees are paid for time they spend studying towards their qualification at a registered training organisation, such as TAFE SA.

The Commonwealth Government provides financial support to assist the costs of taking on a school-based apprentice or trainee.  For further information visit the Australian Aprenticeships website.

Your local apprenticeship broker can help you find a school-based apprentice or trainee who is keen to work in your business  They can also help you provide a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship opportunity to:

• a secondary student who has done work experience with you
• a secondary student who is working for you on a casual or part time basis
• your own child (if you own your own business)

At the conclusion of a school-based trainee’s or apprentice’s secondary schooling, the training contract will convert to full-time.  In some cases students may complete their school-based apprenticeship or traineeship prior to completing their secondary schooling.

Your local Apprenticeship Broker can assist you with this.  For further information see Employer Registration Process Fact Sheet.