What is the Apprenticeship/Traineeship Out-of-Trade Register?
The Queensland Government established the apprenticeship/traineeship Out-of-Trade Register as part of its 'safety net' program for apprentices and trainees who may be let go because of the economic downturn.
Apprentices and trainees whose training contracts have been cancelled or are at risk of being cancelled, and who are looking to secure employment, in order to complete their training, can provide their details to be posted on the Out-of-Trade Register.
Employers have the opportunity to access the Out-of-Trade Register online, and identify any apprentices or trainees that meet their business requirements.
Information for apprentices and trainees
Information for employers
Information for apprentices and trainees
PLEASE NOTE: The Out-of-Trade Register is ONLY for apprentices/trainees who have previously been registered as an apprentice or trainee in Queensland and have since had their training contract cancelled or are at risk of being cancelled and are looking to secure employment in order to re-commence their apprenticeship or traineeship.
Cancelled apprentices and trainees relocating from interstate may also apply for inclusion on the Out-of-Trade Register and may be requested to provide evidence of their previous training contract(s).
If you are interested in commencing an apprenticeship or traineeship for the first time, please visit our Apprentices & Trainees section for more information on becoming an apprentice/trainee.
Apprentices and trainees interested in registering with this service can complete the apprentices and trainees registration form online or email apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au, providing the following details:
- current contact details
- full name and date of birth
- the apprenticeship or traineeship calling
- the year level of the apprenticeship or traineeship
- the location/s in which you are seeking employment
- whether you are seeking full time and/or part time employment.
Apprentices' details will also be passed onto the tradeapprentices.com.au service who are supported by the Queensland Government (through the Department of Education and Training) to assist apprentices back into their trades. Tradeapprentices.com.au is a free service to support out-of-trade apprentices' return to the workforce and complete their qualification. The service is delivered by the Group Training Association of Queensland and Northern Territory.
Registering your details on the Out-of-Trade Register does not guarantee employment.
Is your training up-to-date?
Apprentices and trainees whose training contracts have been cancelled, may be eligible for assistance to attend a training organisation to assist them to re-enter a training contract. Apprentices and trainees looking to complete any outstanding training with a training organisation, can find further details on the Funding Assistance application form.
Cancelled apprentices and trainees should also consider other avenues for assistance such as:
- Centrelink 13 28 50
- Job Network 13 62 68
- Workers Assistance Line 1800 035 749
- Group Training Organisations
- Australian Defence Force 13 19 01
Information for employers
Employers can access the Out-of-Trade Register online to identify if any apprentices or trainees meet their business needs.
Found the apprentice or trainee for your business?
If you find one or more suitable apprentices or trainees on the Out-of-Trade Register, you can advise the department, by completing the employer registration form or sending an email to apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au with the following details:
- the Out-of-Trade Register apprentice reference number of the apprentice/trainee(s) that is of interest, and
- your contact details.
An officer from the department will liaise with the apprentice/trainee of interest to discuss the employment option.
For employers who are looking at recruiting an out-of-trade apprentice/trainee as their first apprentice/trainee, please see the Business section to find out more about employing an apprentice/trainee.
Can't find an apprentice or trainee who matches your business needs?
If you can not find an apprentice/trainee who matches your business needs on the Out-of-Trade Register, you can provide your details to the department to be placed on a separate unpublished register. An officer from the department will contact you if an apprentice or trainee becomes available who fits your criteria. You may wish to employ the apprentice/trainee:
- in a permanent capacity either full-time, part-time or school-based, or
- on a temporary basis to assist them when the apprentice or trainee are:
- on temporary stand down, or
- in their final stage of training.
If you are interested in registering for this service, you can complete the employer registration form online or email apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au, providing the following details:
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contact details including contact person
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trade/s you can provide training in
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location where apprentice/trainee will be employed
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level of apprentice/trainee you are looking for
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number of apprentices/trainees you are able to employ or assist.
For more information contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.