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What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a traineeship?

The main differences between an apprenticeship and a traineeship are that apprenticeships are trade-focused, and the length of time to completion is usually longer than a traineeship.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are both structured, supervised on-the-job training programs with a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprenticeship or Traineeship Comparison Table

Apprenticeship Trades Traineeship
Industry Structured on-the-job training plus formal training with an RTO

  • Automotive
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Bricklaying
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
 Structured on-the-job training plus formal training with an RTO

  • Healthcare
  • Support work
  • Infrastructure and Construction
  • Engineering
  • Business & IT
  • Hospitality and Events
Length Standard four years, full-time. There are also part-time and School-based options. Standard 12 months, full-time. There are also part-time and School-based options.
Entry No prior qualification is needed to start. No prior qualification is needed to start.
Pay Get paid to learn and receive Government incentives. Get paid to learn and receive Government incentives.
Qualification level Certificate III Certificate II to Diploma

 

 

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MBANSW is the registered Group Training Organisation and Apprenticeship Services arm of Master Builders Association of New South Wales, ABN 96 550 042 906 (Master Builders)

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Direct Debit Terms and Conditions

  • Your nominated account or credit card will be debited weekly for hosting a MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee.
  • The first debit to your account will occur within 7 working days of the MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee commencing their placement with your business.
  • If an invoice payment is due on a non-business day, it will be debited from your account on the following business day.
  • Host Employer account information held by MBANSW will be kept confidential. Please note that some information is provided to the MBANSW financial institution to initiate the debit to your nominated account.
  • MBANSW will give you a minimum of 14 days’ notice in writing of changes to these Terms and Conditions.
  • If you wish to make changes to this arrangement, please contact MBANSW on (02) 8586 3533.

Your responsibility in this arrangement

  • Ensure that your nominated account can accept direct debits (your financial institution can confirm this).
  • Ensure there are sufficient cleared funds in the nominated account on the drawing date.
  • Advise MBANSW in writing if the nominated account is transferred or closed.


Please note that if your payment is dishonoured by your financial institution, a re-draw will take place within 7 days.

Any transaction fees payable by MBANSW in respect to a dishonoured payment will be added to your account.

Enquiries

Please direct all enquiries to MBAS (02) 8586 3533 or apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au;

Please include your phone and email address.

I/We authorise MBANSW to arrange for funds to be debited from my/our nominated account at the financial institution identified below.

This authority to direct debit will remain in place in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.