What is a Traineeship?

A traineeship is a formal training arrangement that combines structured training towards a nationally recognised qualification with paid employment, on-the-job learning, and government support through funding subsidies and incentives. Traineeships typically run for 12-24 months depending on the qualification and can be undertaken full-time or part-time to suit your circumstances. The best part? You’ll earn a wage while gaining the skills and credentials employers value.

Benefits of a Traineeship

  • Earn a wage while studying
  • Fee-free or subsidised training
  • Gain practical workplace experience
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • UNE Partnerships learning expertise and support providing a flexible online/blended study model
  • Government wage subsidies available
  • Train staff to your business needs
  • Reduce recruitment costs
  • Improve staff retention
  • UNE Partnerships learning expertise and support providing a flexible online/blended study model

Traineeships and Subsidised Training options

New South Wales Programs available:

UNE Partnerships is an approved provider under the New South Wales Government’s Smart and Skilled program, delivering quality vocational education that’s accessible and affordable for students, job seekers, and employers across New South Wales.

Via the Smart and Skilled Target Priority and Smart and Skilled New Entrant Traineeship programs, eligible participants can access fee-free or heavily subsidised training in high-demand industries. Please explore our New South Wales link for course specific fees and funding

Available to eligible NSW residents through Fee-Free traineeships, the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed for mid-level managers and senior leadership team members. Whether you’re looking to strengthen stakeholder relationships, enhance change management capability, or develop people leadership skills, this qualification provides the advanced capabilities needed to drive organisational performance.

Queensland Programs available:

UNE Partnerships is also an approved provider under Queensland Government funding programs, offering subsidised training to help you start your career, advance your skills, or learn on the job.

  • Career Start – Entry-level qualifications for workforce entry
  • Career Boost – Higher-level training for career advancement
  • Traineeships – Earn while you learn with on-the-job training

Please explore our Queensland link for course specific fees and funding options

Available to Queensland residents, a Traineeship in the HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting prepares you for a rewarding healthcare career, combining clinical knowledge with patient care and practice administration. You’ll gain the skills to support medical professionals with patient assessment, minor procedures, pathology collection, care coordination, and medical records management—opening opportunities in private practices, community health centres, and specialist clinics.

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