Traineeships
Start your career with a flexible, government-funded traineeship and experience personal and professional development.
What is a traineeship?
Traineeships combine formal study with on-the-job training with the outcome of a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships can create sustainable employment opportunities, which creates motivated and loyal employees. Attract new staff to fill the skills gap in your organisation, while receiving the benefits of wage subsidies.
Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge in the disability sector. The NDIS Review estimates that an additional 128,000 workers will be required across the NDIS sector by June 2025. Findings from the 2022 NDS State of the Disability Sector Report indicate that 80 per cent of providers received requests for services they were unable to provide, largely due to workforce shortages. Traineeships provide a solution to this shortage, while ensuring a qualified and highly skilled workforce.
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Course overview
Learn from industry experts
You will receive on-the-job training from qualified professionals who will provide industry insights and help you expand your skill toolkit.
Traineeship duration
Traineeships can last between six months to two years, contact us for more specific information.
What's on offer
We offer flexible traineeship programs in the following qualifications:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
- CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Key Benefits
For employers – why traineeships?
Enrich your organisation
Traineeships will attract new NSW talent who are eager to learn and grow through flexible training delivery. This training will encourage new starters to be employed as permanent rather than casual workers. Government financial incentives are available – learn more here.
Upskill your workforce
Traineeships ensure that your workforce is skilled and capable, reducing organisation induction and onboarding costs. Furthermore, the process will create a steady pool of uniquely qualified workers, bridging the gap in your workforce skillset.
Improve customer satisfaction
Professional training helps workers develop the required knowledge and skills to effectively support clients, enabling them to deliver consistent and quality care to customers – increasing customer satisfaction in the process. This healthy culture also increases staff motivation and retention rates.
Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge in the disability sector. The NDIS Review estimates that an additional 128,000 workers will be required across the NDIS sector by June 2025.
Findings from the 2022 NDS State of the Disability Sector Report indicate that 80 per cent of providers received requests for services they were unable to provide, largely due to workforce shortages.
For individuals – why traineeships?
Advance your career
Enjoy the potential of paid employment in a thriving industry while advancing and nurturing your skillset. You will experience on-the-job training that encourages personal and professional development. The completion of a nationally accredited traineeship will validate your expertise and position you as a valuable asset in your field.
Receive government support
You will benefit from fee-free training in NSW that is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligible Trainees will receive financial support from the Government – for more information about this assistance, visit Australian Apprenticeships.
Flexible learning
Traineeships offer a flexible way to learn a trade with the benefit of a supportive learning environment. You will hone your skills in a practical setting while earning a wage, allowing you to develop skills while being financially sustainable. You will benefit from both personal and professional growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of a traineeship?
For a Certificate III in Individual Support, the duration is:
- 12 months for Trainees who are employed permanent for 30 hours or more per week.
- 24 months for Trainees who are employed permanent for less than 30 hours per week.
For Certificate IV in Disability Support or Certificate IV in Mental Health
- 24 months for Trainees who are employed permanent for 30 hours or more per week.
- 36 months for Trainees who are employed permanent for less than 30 hours per week.
Is there a cost for the training?
Breakthru College has access to fee-free traineeships, which are funded by The NSW Government.
Are there any conditions?
- Trainees must be employed as permanent part-time or full-time.
- Individuals must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
- Individuals cannot already hold the same or higher qualification.
- To undertake a traineeship in CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, individuals must have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support.