Traineeships & Apprenticeships

Sarina Russo Institute provides training for people undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship in Brisbane, Australia. Employees who undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification whilst working and gaining practical experience with paid employment!

What We Offer

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) Apprenticeship Program
• Certificate III in Business Administration Traineeship Program

What are Traineeships & Apprenticehips?

An apprenticeship or traineeship is an opportunity for someone to work full-time or part-time whilst undertaking structured training to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification.

An apprenticeship is an industry or trade based qualification where the apprentice becomes a qualified tradesperson. Apprenticeships usually take three to four years to complete

A traineeship is office based qualifications where the trainee is trained in a vocational area like office administration. Traineeships vary in length from twelve months to three years.

At the beginning of the apprenticeship / traineeship, the apprentice / trainee and employer will sign a Training Contract that is registered with the Queensland Department of Employment & Training.  By signing this contract the apprentice / trainee and Employer agree to uphold certain roles and responsibilities to be followed under this program.  A structured Training Plan will be developed with all parties for the apprentice / trainee.

Sarina Russo Institute also supports training for secondary school students undertaking a school based traineeship or apprenticeship. School-Based traineeships allow year 11 and 12 students to achieve a Senior Certificate while working and training in an industry field  to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions

1/ How long does the Traineeship / Apprenticeship last?

The nominal duration for traineeships is 1 - 3 years and apprenticeships is 3 - 4 years

2/ How often does the Trainee / Apprentice attend training?

Training is a combination of on and off-the-job training and can vary depending on the qualification you are undertaking. Please contact us for more information.

3/ How do I find a Traineeship / Apprenticeship?

To commence a traineeship / apprenticeship, you need to find an employer who wants to employ and train you. You can do this by registering with Sarina Russo Job Access. They have locations all over Brisbane. Find your nearest Sarina Russo Job Access office or call 13 15 59.

4/ What does a Trainee / Apprentice get paid?

Trainees and apprentices usually receive a Training Wage. To find out more about these wages contact Fair Work Australia on 13 13 94 or visit www.fairwork.gov.au

5/ Are there any costs involved?

Government funding - The Queensland Department of Education & Training(DET) contributes to the funding of education costs for most apprenticeships and traineeships (*NB - criteria does apply and the percentage of funding also varies for each case).

Employer contribution - there may be an Employer contribution required if the course is not fully funded by the government. This varies for each qualification.

Student contribution - A student contribution fee does apply for the Apprentice / Trainee's contribution towards their Qualification. In some cases a 60% discount may apply to this fee. Please contact us for further information.

If the Apprenticeship / Traineeship is not funded at all by the Government, the Employer will need to pay for the fees associated with the Apprenticeship / Traineeship. This is called Fee-for-Service (*NB - There are no Tuition Fees levied to the Apprentice / Trainee in this instance).

6/ If the Trainee / Apprentice is under 18, do the parents or guardian need to sign the forms?

Yes, until they turn 18, their parent or guardian is involved in the Traineeship / Apprenticeship

To find out more, call 1800 078 776 or fill out our Course Enquiry Form. You can also contact our partner Sarina Russo Apprenticeships Services.