Under the NSW Government Fee Free Apprenticeship Initiative, NSW apprentices that commence their training on or after 1 July 2018 may be eligible for fee free training. For more information go to vet.nsw.gov.au. For eligible apprentices there will be no requirement to pay the fee.

Under the NSW Government Fee Free Traineeship Initiative, NSW trainees that commence their training on or after 1 January 2020 may be eligible for fee free training. For more information go to vet.nsw.gov.au. For eligible trainees there will be no requirement to pay the fee.

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They are established under training contracts between the employer and the apprentice or trainee and are regulated by government. They're a great way for learners  to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification.

For Learners, apprenticeships and traineeships open the door to gathering essential skills, experience and training. They're a great way to start your professional career - even while still in school!

For Employers, apprenticeships and traineeships are an important strategy that assist to meet employment needs. The benefits of Vocational Education and Training (VET) for your business include:

• Investing in the future skills needs of your business and industry
• Increase  staff retention rates
• Reduce recruitment costs
• Bring current industry best practice and theory into your business
• Increase staff engagement and motivation

In addition to the benefits of increasing the skill and ability in your workforce, there are a number of financial incentives for employers in NSW including:

• Reductions in Workers' Compensation Insurance premiums
• Payroll Tax offsets
• Commonwealth Government Incentives under the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program

For more information about Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW, go to the Training Services NSW - Apprenticeships & Traineeships page.

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