Apprenticeships information for Parents and Caree Advisors at UB TAFE

Parents and Career Advisors

6 Easy Steps Pathways into Fulltime Apprenticeships Pre Apprenticeship Courses Fees & Assistance Support Services (including Accommodation) Career Options

6 Easy Steps to Becoming a Trainee or Apprentice
6 EASY STEPS The following 6 easy steps can assist in gaining a fulltime traineeship or apprenticeship. 1. Get the person to think about what areas they would like to work in (there are loads of industries that now have traineeships and apprenticeships available) See Career Options on this site to start them thinking. 2. Get the person to update their resume 3. Get the person to visit employers to drop off their resume and discuss if they could be employed as a trainee or an apprentice (most employers these days know the steps in employing you under this program). They can also try: Talking to Group Training Australia's local office Visiting Local Australian Apprenticeship Centres (AAC's) Looking in newspapers for jobs advertised Visiting local Job Network Providers 5. Get the person to check employment websites for traineeships and apprenticeships that may be available outside our region. 6. Get the person to consider doing a VET in Schools course or a Pre-apprenticeship Program at TAFE to gain some entry level skills 7. Tell them to BE PERSISTENT!
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Pathways into Fulltime Apprenticeships
There are various pathways leading to Traineeships and Apprenticeship. They include: Pre Apprenticeship Courses Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) Structured Work Placements VET in Schools (VETiS) Victorian Certificate in Education (VCE) Victorian Certificate in Applied Learning (VCAL) Work Experience Visit our 'Other Programs' page to find out more details.
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Pre Apprenticeship Courses
Pre-apprenticeship courses have been conducted over many years at the University of Ballarat (TAFE Division). This is a pathway for those students wishing to gain apprenticeships in a particular trade area. The employment take-up after a student has completed one of these programs is very high as employers often ask our teaching staff for potential apprentices to employ in their businesses. We offer pre-apprenticeship courses in the following industry areas and all enquiries should go directly to the departments as listed, or call our info line on 1800 811 711. The following courses will open in a new window. Close window to return to this page. Certificate I in Electrotechnology - (Pre-Apprenticeship) Certificate II in Automotive Technology Studies Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying) Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry ) Certificate II in Engineering Studies Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre Vocational)
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Fees & Assistance
Tools for your Trade From 1 July 2005, Apprentices working in skill needs trades may be eligible to receive a tool kit to the value of $800 and a scholarship worth $1,000. Visit the web site for more information. Tools for Your Trade Website
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Support Services
The University has a wide range of support services available for students at each of its campuses. Staff are aware of the challenges students face moving from secondary study into tertiary education and are there to make the transition process as easy as possible. Services available include: Financial, personal, welfare and vocational counselling Health services Accommodation and housing service Student Learning Support Accommodation For further information on UB accommodation for apprentices please visit the UB Accommodation Services website Accommodation Services website Victoria Street residence (Apprentice accommodation) Booking Form (includes costs) (pdf)
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Career Options
Visit Career Options on this site
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Parents and Career Advisors