ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS

Taking on an apprentice can seem daunting, but the VACC Auto Apprenticeships program is here to help. VACC can take care of all the contractual and government requirements to manage an apprenticeship and give you the time back to work on the most important thing – your business.

How It Works

Apprentices in the Auto Apprenticeships program are employed by VACC and hosted in your business for practical experience. The time that they work in the business or attend accredited training is invoiced fortnightly to the business using a charge-out rate.

VACC pays all wages and entitlements to the apprentice, and will invoice you on a fortnightly basis.

VACC

The apprentice is employed by VACC, who contracts them to you through a labour hire agreement. 

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Your Business

You will provide a safe workplace and hands-on experience for the apprentice to learn the skills of the trade.

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RTOs

The apprentice will undergo formal training at an RTO to gain a formal nationally recognised qualification.

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Types of Apprenticeships

There are different pathways to suit different stages of a person’s career. These options give flexibility for businesses to find apprentices that fit their needs.

  • Full-time apprenticeships

    Traditional four-year programs, usually 38 hours per week, with time split between work and training. Over the course of their apprenticeship, Apprentices don’t just learn the trade – they develop into reliable technicians who can one day step into senior technician, supervisor, or even management roles

  • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

    Designed for students who want to start a career in automotive while completing Year 11 or 12. They combine part-time work with a Certificate II in Automotive. For employers, it’s a chance to introduce motivated young people to the trade early, see how they fit within your team, and help them build the foundations to become confident apprentices and future technicians.

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

At the end of the program, apprentices and trainees graduate with a nationally recognised qualification. 

This means:

  • Skills are recognised across Australia.
  • Apprentices are qualified to continue building their careers.
  • Employers know their team members meet national industry standards.

For businesses, it ensures that the training you provide is part of a bigger system that maintains quality, consistency, and future career opportunities.

Become a Host Employer

Help shape the future of the automotive industry. Become a Host Employer with VACC and support the next generation of Automotive

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