Workplace traineeships

Training study plans

The structured theoretical component, including the information you will learn in your study units, will be delivered by expert trainers via online sessions or classes held on campus. 

Trainees, also known as students, are equipped with a formal training plan detailing the essential training requirements that must be undertaken. 

Our dedicated trainers and assessors, will have regular communication with trainees, offering continuous support via online platforms, email or phone for a supportive learning environment.

On the job learning

Simultaneously, the practical component of the traineeship is delivered through hands-on experience with an employer. This is also supported through UOW College trainers who will undertake regular visits to the workplace.

UOW College delivers progress reports to the employer, ensuring satisfaction and alignment of both parties with the traineeship's progression.

Study outside UOW College's standard locations – either closer to home or at your workplace. During the application process, we will discuss training delivery options for your unique needs, considering qualification type, location, and employer preferences.

To be eligible for a traineeship a student must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Have worked in the relevant field for less than 3 months full-time or 12 months part-time with their current employer.

All traineeships are subsidised under NSW Smart and Skilled funding; however, this may vary depending on the availability of funding.

Traineeships are fully subsidised by the NSW Government under the NSW Smart & Skilled program and currently fee free for students and employers. . 

A traineeship is a way of investing in your future because you will be employed and paid a wage from your employer while studying. 

In most cases, regular workplace visits involve task setting and progress monitoring. However, depending on the arrangement in place for your traineeship, the course delivery may occur online, on campus or at a different location.

Our dedicated trainers will maintain regular communication with trainees, providing continuous support via email or phone for a conducive learning environment.

A traineeship will lead to a partnership between 4 parties:

• Employer
• Trainee
• UOW College as the Registered Training Organisation
• Apprenticeship Network Provider

Once the course is identified, the student, employee and RTO representative need to sign a training contract, which is done through an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP).

Once the training contract has been approved by Training Services NSW, the employer and trainee will be sent a letter of approval confirming the traineeship arrangement.

All traineeships in NSW are administered under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001.

Below is a high-level summary of the next steps that you can take. It is important that you reach out to our team or speak directly to your employer to understand the detailed information for each step.

1. Get in touch with our team for a chat about your course or training plan options.
2. Choose the traineeship you would like to pursue.
3. Find an employer in your desired industry willing to take you on as a Trainee.
4. Opt for UOW College as your Training Provider.
5. Your employer contacts their nearest Apprenticeship Network Provider (APN).
6. The traineeship is set up, and training contracts are signed among the employer, trainee, and UOW College.
7. You and your employer will be given a Training Plan outlining the units of competency, assessment requirements and progression dates for the duration of your traineeship.
8. Commence your traineeship.

1. Identify an eligible person to become a New Entrant Trainee. Note existing employees need to have been working for you less than 3 months full time or 12 months part-time to be eligible for a traineeship.  
2. Employer and Trainee complete and sign the Training Contract with the assistance of the Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP). ANPs are funded by the Australian Government, and their service is FREE to employers.
3. UOW College will prepare the Training plan in conjunction with the employer.
4. Employer assigns a workplace supervisor to guide and support the trainee.
5. The Training Plan will be checked by the ANP, who subsequently submits the proposed Training Plan to Training Services NSW.
6. Once the Training plan is approved, the trainee will be enrolled with UOW College.
7. Training Services NSW will issue the employer and trainee with a letter of approval.
8. Check with the ANP regarding the eligibility of incentive payments from the Australian Government.
9. Trainee will commence their traineeship.

If you are looking to start a traineeship but don't have an employer yet, that is okay, we can help. While you are responsible for finding an employer, our team has strong connections with businesses in the areas where we deliver our traineeships.

Simply reach out to us, express your interest in a traineeship, and start working on a brief resume. We will help connect you with our business partners to make the process smoother.