TRAINEESHIPS

Earning while you’re learning….it’s hard to beat traineeships as a way to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst working in the aged care sector.

Student Info on Traineeships

Employer Info on Traineeships

What Are Traineeships?
Traineeships combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school based. They combine practical work with structured training so that students graduate with a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships through Royal College of Healthcare include:

Who is Eligible?
Traineeships are available to Australian residents of working age with or without a secondary school certificate or other qualification. They can be a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers. Trainees must be engaged as a permanent employee, working a minimum of 15 hours per week. Plus, they must not have similar prior qualifications at an equivalent level or higher which were obtained less than 7 years ago.

Traineeship eligibility must be approved by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) for more information about traineeship eligibility - click here

Why Should I Employ a Trainee?
Traineeships provide a range of benefits for your organisation:

Your staff can be trained to your business requirements;
Can be full-time, part-time or school-based, depending on what suits your business;
Flexibility for off-the-job training components, with options around timing, location and nature of the training to suit your business needs;
A range of financial incentives for eligible employers (minimum of $4,000);
Nationally recognised qualifications and competencies;
Encourages employee commitment, improves staff retention rates and reduces employee turnover; and,
Existing skills and prior experience can be recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time.

Who Pays for the Training in Queensland?
New workers (those employed by you for less than 12 months part time or 3 months full time) and existing workers may be eligible for funding of their training by the State Government's "User Choice" program. Royal College of Healthcare is a preferred supplier for this funding program.

If eligible, trainees are still required to make a contribution to the training (approx. $800).

Existing workers who are not eligible for traineeship funding can be funded by either the employer or the worker themselves. We offer a range of options, including instalment payments and group discounts. Contact us for full details on 07 3257-7799 or info@royalcollege.com.au.

Who does the training?
We have been funded to deliver training as a Preferred Supplier under User Choice traineeships for many years and we are currently a pre-qualified supplier to Queensland DET. Contact us for an obligation free discussion about how traineeships can work for your organisation.

What the industry says about us
Working in the aged care sector for so many years, we have built strong relationships with industry. Click here to see what the industry has to say about our training services.

Student Info on Traineeships

What Are Traineeships?
Traineeships combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school based. They combine practical work with structured training so that you graduate with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience you need to progress your career in aged care.

Who is Eligible?
Traineeships are available to anyone of working age with or without a secondary school certificate or other qualification. You can be a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers.

Why Should I Choose a Traineeship?

A great way to get a head start in aged care or to retrain for the career you have always wanted;
A pathway from school to work, or from one career to another;
Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for employment, further education and training over the course of your working life;
Can be full-time, part-time, or school-based;
Involves paid work and structured training that can be on the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both;
Existing skills and prior experience can be recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time. ; and are
'Competency based’ which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.

How Much Does It Cost in Queensland?
Most of the training costs are funded by either the Government or your employer (subject to eligibility). But you are still required to make a financial contribution to your training. This varies depending on your electives chosen and whether you are eligible for concessions (e.g. health care card holders. The maximum is approximately $800 for the entire course.

What our students say
We train people to be become confident, competent and job-ready carers, meeting or exceeding the expectations of employers in the aged care industry. Does our training deliver successful outcomes? Have a look at the comments of our graduates.

How Do I Get a Traineeship?
Traineeships are available at a wide range of aged care employers across Queensland. Contact us to find about traineeships available in your area.