About StartMyTrade

A simplified approach to starting a great trade.

We realise that getting a great trade can be a difficult task. We know it's sometimes hard to find a host employer. We know it's hard to coordinate your work and training times with your school. We know it's tough to get the paperwork together.

That's why we advocate using your time at school to starting your trade.

In choosing a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship you will increase your career opportunities and earn a training wage whilst you are doing your HSC.

Our people and powerful systems will help coordinate the task of making a good start. We can't promise you the perfect outcome but we can help you make a great start.

Take the first step and speak to  your school's career advisor today!

How it works

A school based apprentice will:

• complete stage 1 of a Certificate III trade qualification by the end of the HSC year
• complete a minimum of 100 days of paid work over two years
• attend training each week with TAFE or another training provider

A school based trainee will:

• complete a Certificate II or III qualification by the end of the HSC year
• complete a minimum of 100 days of paid work over two years
• attend training each week with school,TAFE or other training provider