ATM Traineeships

A traineeship is a structured program, usually in a non-trade related area, which is available to both part-time and full-time employees.  The outcome of traineeship training is a trade level Qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

There are 2 types of traineeships designed for those at different levels in industry:

New Employee Trainee

A new employee traineeship is for someone who has just begun working in the industry or is new to the company.  This person would likely require more personal training and greater opportunities to develop the skills through on-the-job training.

Existing Worker Trainee

An existing worker traineeship is for someone who has been with the employer for more than 3 months but may not necessarily be new to the industry.  This person would be ideally suited to enrolment as an existing worker trainee.

Traineeships are usually for a nominal duration of 12 months for a Certificate II and 24 months for a Certificate III qualification. 

Funding & Incentives

National Incentives

The State and Federal Governments provide employers with financial incentives to employ apprentices/trainees.

  • From July 2006 an employer will receive a Commonwealth Incentive payment of up to $4,000.00 (plus GST) for every approved Traineeship registration upon completion of Certificate III.
  • For New Employee trainees the cost of training is supported through State funded User Choice funding.
  • Trainees in WA and NSW are eligible for payroll tax deductions (conditions apply).

Construction Training Fund Incentives in WA

The following additional funding and incentives are currently available in Western Australia for construction industry traineeships:

  • For Civil and Building Construction Certificate III trainees the Construction Training Fund (CTF) pays up to an additional $5,500.00 incentive to employers, and up to a total of $7,000.00 for a Certificate IV. 
  • For a Mature Age Trainee The CTF WILL pay up to $2,000.00.
  • For a Regional Trainee (outside 80km Perth radius) the CTF will pay up to
    • North 26º parallel = 20% of total grant
    • South 26 º parallel = 10% of total grant
  • For an Indigenous Trainee
    • 30% of total grant
  • In addition, the wages paid to the trainee of a qualifying WA employer for the full term of the traineeship are Payroll Tax Exempt (conditions apply).
  • Post graduation training voucher of $1,800.00 for the trainee to use in advanced training relative to the completed qualification industry area.

State Based Incentives Available

For information on additional funding and incentives available in other States and Territories of Australia, please use the links provided.

How Traineeships Work

For every approved Certificate III traineeship registration an employer will receive a Commonwealth Incentive payment of up to $4,000.00.  In return for this Commonwealth Incentive Payment participating employers are required to contract a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of their choiceto deliver the formal qualification outcomes sought through the chosen program.  The RTO will be required to:

  • Initially assess, and where appropriate formally recognise, individual workers' pre-existing skills against the selected Units of Competency
  • Identify individual skills development needs; and,
  • Deliver resulting identified training needs.

All assessment and training services provided by Australian Training Management Pty Ltd will comply with the formal requirements for delivery of competencies and qualifications in accordance with the requirements outlined for RTO’s through the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). 

Australian Training Management Pty Ltd assessment and training services can be delivered primarily on the job.  However, although all formal assessment work must be undertaken by the RTO, some identified and agreed training can be delivered by suitably experienced / qualified employees within your enterprise.

Training already completed prior to registration on the traineeship program will receive Credit Transfers, meaning that units already completed will be credited and the trainee will not have to repeat those units.  Also, life skills already learned will be recognized through a process called Recognition of Prior Learning.

Fees & Charges

Australian Training Management Pty Ltd fees will reflect the cost of training and assessment delivery requirements, qualification issuance and training materials.  Fees for travel and accommodation will apply to clients in regional areas.

Additional charges apply for preparation and processing of the Training Program Outline (TPO), and Learning Resources. Statutory fees are payable by the employer for New Employee traineeships. These government fees are collected by the RTO and average between $900 and $1,100.