Pre-apprenticeships in three key trades

This report examines the characteristics of pre-apprenticeships in Australia and whether pre-apprenticeships increase the potential supply of tradespeople, with a special focus on electrotechnology, automotive and engineering students. It found that pre-apprenticeships have been used in Australia for many years and are widely regarded as a valuable strategy for increasing the supply and quality of potential apprentices. Pre-apprenticeships are favoured by employers because they weed out unsuitable candidates and improve retention, while prospective apprentices see them as a useful way of gaining experience in the trade. Those who undertake pre-apprenticeships become more engaged with the occupation and are more likely to consider higher-level training upon completion.

This report examines the characteristics of pre-apprenticeships in Australia and whether pre-apprenticeships increase the potential supply of tradespeople, with a special focus on electrotechnology, automotive and engineering students. It found that pre-apprenticeships have been used in Australia for many years and are widely regarded as a valuable strategy for increasing the supply and quality of potential apprentices. Pre-apprenticeships are favoured by employers because they weed out unsuitable candidates and improve retention, while prospective apprentices see them as a useful way ...  [+] Show more