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Whether you are an employer, employee, job seeker, school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change, a traineeship is an opportunity worth considering.

If you are interested in finding out more about traineeships, contact REINSW Education & Training on (02) 9264 2343 or email training@reinsw.com.au

What is a traineeship?

A traineeship allows an individual to gain practical experience in the workplace and complete a formal training program while obtaining a wage.

A traineeship differs from an apprenticeship. Whereas an apprenticeship focuses on trade-based vocational training and runs over a three to four year period, a traineeship focuses on business-based vocational training and runs over a one to two year period.

Traineeship programs

REINSW offers traineeships in:

Certificate III in Property Services (Agency) – undertaken over 12 months
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) – undertaken over 24 months and allowing the trainee, upon completion, to apply to NSW Fair Trading for a Real Estate Licence

Who is eligible?

Anyone who is of working age may be eligible to apply to become a trainee. Whether you are a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change, you can apply to become a trainee.

You do not need to have completed the HSC or any other qualification.

Benefits

Traineeships offer employees and trainees a range of benefits.

Benefits for the employer:

Up-skill employees to meet business needs
Receive government incentives
Promote employee loyalty
Provide opportunity for employees to mentor others
Increase workplace productivity

Benefits for the trainee:

Achieve a nationally accredited qualification
Learn valuable workplace skills
Receive comprehensive training
Flexible study options to suit learning needs
Increase career opportunities

How to get started

If you are a job seeker wishing to undertake a traineeship, you need find an employer that is looking to take on a trainee. The Australian Apprenticeships Centre, Centrelink and local employment agencies will be able to provide you with details of such employers.

If you are an existing worker wishing to undertake a traineeship or an employer interested in taking on a trainee, a good place to start is the Australian Apprenticeships Centre or a Registered Training Organisation (such as REINSW).

What does a traineeship include?

Paid employment under an appropriate industrial arrangement
A traineeship agreement between the employer and trainee that is registered with the NSW Department of Education and Training
On-the-job training and a structured training program delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (such as REINSW) that leads to a nationally recognised qualification

What does an employer need to provide to a trainee?

The opportunity to develop key skills and acquire relevant knowledge of the industry
Access to structure on and/or off the job training
Time off work to attend training when necessary – 15 hours per month
Time at work to undertake structured training
A safe working environment
Other benefits as specified in the traineeship agreement

Cost for employer

Certificate III in Property Services (Agency) – an administration fee of $478 is payable for each year the student undertakes training. This fee will apply for any student who enrols from 1st January 2013.
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) – an administration fee of $478 is payable for each year the student undertakes training. This fee will apply for any student who enrols from 1st January 2013.

The administration fees detailed above are non-refundable and are in line with the 2013 NSW Department of Education & Communities traineeship administration charge. Please note that this fee may be subject to change in line with government guidelines.

Funding

The government funding available to an employer can range from $1,500 to $4,000 per trainee, subject to Certificate level being undertaken and the specific eligibility of each individual trainee.

What next?

It’s easy! Contact REINSW Education & Training on (02) 9264 2343.

This training is funded by the NSW Government in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.

Frequently asked questions

By completing a traineeship, will I be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Registration?

Yes. The initial learning units for both the Certificate III in Property Services (Agency) and the Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) include the competencies needed in order to apply for a Certificate of Registration from NSW Fair Trading.

How will employing a trainee benefit my business?

Should all the relevant criteria be met, your agency may be eligible for government incentives of up to $4,000 per trainee.

What are my responsibilities as the employer of a trainee?

As the employer of a trainee you will need to provide guidance and support to them throughout the traineeship learning program. This includes on-the-job training. REINSW will also provide relevant assessment support and general assistance to guide your trainee through their program.

How much paperwork and administration is involved?

Paperwork and administration involved, however REINSW and the Australian Apprenticeships Centre will be there every step of the way to ensure a smooth process.

When do I receive the government funding?

Where individuals are successful in undertaking a traineeship, the employer will receive two payments. The first payment will be issued six (6) months into the traineeship and the final payment will be issued upon completion. If the trainee leaves the program prior to issue of the final payment, that payment is forfeited.

Will I lose the trainee from the office set days a week so that they can attend training?

REINSW traineeships a conducted via correspondence and eLearning, so you will not lose your trainee to external training during the week (unless you agree to do so as part of the trainee’s training plan).

Am I obliged to provide study time to the trainee during the working week?

Yes. The NSW Department of Education & Training has introduced a Vocational Training Order stipulating that all trainees must be assigned a minimum of three (3) study hours in a working week in order to undertake their traineeship.

Which comes first – the trainee or the role?

The employer must first identify the need for the role within the business. Once the need has been identified, the incoming candidate may meet the trainee funding criteria and undertake the traineeship.

What are the eligibility requirements for a trainee?

The criteria for eligibility or Government employer incentives, varies by individual and qualification. To ensure you receive the correct information we recommend you contact the Australian Apprenticeships Centre at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au. However to give you an idea, below is a list of some of the elements within the critieria:

Aged 16-64 years of age
New to real estate or have limited experience
Currently working in the industry
Have not completed another vocational qualification at Certificate II or above

Can I obtain recognition for my prior learning?

REINSW has a system of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for all real estate qualifications that we offer. RPL takes into account work experience, educational competence and training, and the validity of the evidence you provide is matched against the relevant units of competence in order to ascertain if you are deemed to be “Competent” in that unit. If you are interested in discussing the RPL process, contact REINSW on (02) 9264 2343.