Government Funded Training Information

What is a traineeship? What are the employer responsibilities? Do students have to attend classes? And much much more!!

How does it work?

Existing workers (part time or full time) are enrolled into an approved course. They do not need to change their employment status, pay-rate etc but will be assessed for funding that falls under the traineeship stream of funding. A traineeship is a full-time or part-time employment based training arrangement. During the course of a traineeship, a staff member in employed paid work and has the opportunity to learn new skills in a hands-on environment. On successful completion, the staff member earns a nationally recognised qualification. This is a valuable first step to a rewarding career.

What is the difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship?

Traineeships are for existing workers as well as new entrants to the workplace. Traineeships include certificate and diploma training. Apprenticeships are for workers beginning a new trade.

Who pays for the existing worker training?

The Federal Government funds the existing worker traineeship of up to $4000 per eligible staff member which is paid to the employer. This is paid over two instalments:

• $1500 on 90 days from commencement
• $2500 on completion

Two payment options are available:

Option 1: Pay upfront in full and receive a discount

Certificate II – $2700               Save 32%                

Certificate III- $2700               Save 32%   

Certificate IV- $2900               Save 27%      

Diploma - $3100                     Save 22%         

 (Invoice to be paid before receiving access to course)

Option 2: Commencement and Completion Payment

a.    Pay I Want That Course $1500 on commencement (invoice from I Want That Course is payable upon receipt of the commencement payment from the Federal Government as an instalment towards the qualification).

b.    Pay the balance of $2500 on completion (Invoice from I Want That Course is payable upon receipt of the completion payment from the Federal Government).

There are no out of pocket costs for the employer or employee.

What are a trainee’s obligations?

Cooperate with the employer in order to achieve the desired training outcomes; Attend any off-the-job, external or on-the-job training as required and apply themselves to the agreed training plan; Complete all of the work set by the Registered Training Organisation; and Keep a record of achievements both at work and throughout the training.

When can a staff member start the traineeship course?

Staff members can commence their course at anytime of the year. Upon signing the traineeship contract with the Australian Apprenticeship Centre, and completing the enrolment form and training plan from I Want That Course, the staff member will be given access to their course to begin study.

What are the employer’s responsibilities?

• Providing input to training plans
• Providing staff members with opportunities for skills development
• Gathering evidence of on-the-job performance for assessment purposes
• Providing opportunities for staff members to be withdrawn from routine work for the purpose of developing competence in other ways if required from time to time
• Ensuring duty of care and providing support

Why undertake a traineeship?

• Kick Start Your Career
• Career wise there’s room to move up and an additional qualification will provide you with new skills.
• Earn while you learn - A trainee makes real money while they learn.
• Do interesting and varied work
• Learn on and off the job
• Learn new skills by working and training on the job and off the job, gain qualifications

If I have questions, who can I ask?

I Want that Course have unlimited support so you can contact them via a toll-free number 1300 112 468 or email info@iwantthatcourse.com at any time.

How long does a traineeship take to complete?

The nominal time provided to complete the traineeship will depend on the course you are undertaking. Generally speaking for a full time Certificate IV qualification you will have up to 24 months and a full time Diploma qualification is up to 36 months, however there are opportunities to complete the qualifications much sooner.

Can the traineeship be completed early?

If a candidate completes a qualification in less than the contracted term, they may be required to complete an early completion form, provided by The Apprenticeship Centre. There are no learning restrictions around early completion as outcomes and achievement of job competency is the paramount consideration. To receive the full funding from the Federal Government the qualification should not be completed in less than 3 months.

Do students have to attend classes?

The courses can be delivered entirely by one delivery method or by a combination of online, in a classroom, through correspondence or blended where the training is a mixture of online and classroom or workshop and correspondence. The traineeship is workplace based, resources, activities and reading materials are used to enhance the workplace learning and assist with developing underpinning skills and knowledge.

Do students have to sit exams?

No. The program is competency based. Assessment is based on portfolio of evidence, workplace assessments or online assessments.

What is the eligibility criteria to access Government Funded Training?

In order to apply for funding the applicant must meet the following criteria. Please note that I Want That Course does not determine eligibility, The Australian Apprenticeship Centre does. Applicants must:

1. be employed full time or part time on a permanent basis
2. have a supervisor above you in the workplace to monitor your training
3. be an Australian citizen/ permanent resident or a NZ citizen with more than 6 months residency
4. not have completed a Diploma qualification or higher

If my staff member leaves the company during the traineeship, what impact will this have on me?

If an employee leaves his/her employment at the beginning then the traineeship can simply be cancelled by either party within the first 30 days. If the employee leaves after 90 days of commencing the qualification than it means you will not receive the completion payment from the Federal Government, but you will also not have to pay I Want That Course the completion payment.

The trainee can recommence their qualification with their new employer and will have a maximum of 7 yrs to recommence. It is recommended to recommence within 12 months to reduce the chances of the training package changing and to ensure a smooth transition occurs.

Who do I contact if I have further questions?

You can review the full list of approved Government Funded courses available at I Want That Course by clicking here. Select a course you may be interested in and click the “Enquire about Government Funding” section and complete your details. One of our friendly staff members will be in contact within 48 business hours.