Facts for students and parents
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) open up options and provide opportunities to:
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gain new skills, learn about workplaces, and develop confidence
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put skills learnt at school into practice in a real work environment
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work towards a vocational qualification that's recognised by industry and can count towards a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
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fast-track students to where they want to be when they finish school - whether that's a job, university, or other training.
Young people and their parents or guardians are often surprised to find where a SAT can lead.
Fitting work and training into school life
A flexible school program is required to balance work, training and school.
Steps to getting started
Five steps to becoming a school-based apprentice or trainee.
Advantages of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Young people employed as school-based apprentices or trainees develop workplace skills, knowledge, confidence and a competitive edge when applying for jobs.
Student responsibilities
Responsibilities for students participating in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.
Parental responsibilities
The role of parents and guardians in school-based apprenticeships or traineeships.
Queensland Certificate of Education
A completed or partially completed school-based apprenticeship or traineeship may contribute towards your Queensland Certificate of Education.
Finishing school, what next?
Some students complete their training at school. Others convert to a full-time or part-time apprenticeship after they finish school.
Help and advice
There are processes that need to be followed if a student is experiencing problems with their school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs).
Support services
Assistance and support is available for school-based apprentices and trainees.
