FAQs

What is an Australian Apprenticeship?

• Australian Apprenticeships combine practical, paid employment with structured training in order to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
• Both apprenticeships and traineeships are referred to as ‘Australian Apprenticeships'.

What are Australian Apprenticeships Centres?

• The Australian Government contracts private organisations to run the
  Australian Apprenticeships Centres.
• There are 35 AACs that service apprentices and employers around the country.
• Group Training Northern Territory has had the Australian Apprenticeships Support Services contract to service the whole of the NT since 1999.
• Australian Apprenticeships NT is unique to other AACs because it is contracted by both the Australian Government (Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations) and the State/Territory Government (NT Department of Education & Training) in which it operates.