What happens at the end of the Apprenticeship?

Towards the end of the apprenticeship the employer will receive a letter from the State Training Authority reminding the employer that the learner is near completion. This letter is confirmed and signed by the employer and returned to the State Training Authority. The employer and learner will have to submit evidence of successful completion of the the qualification i.e. a copy of the certificate from the training organisation or the final TAFE course results which state that the apprentice is eligible to receive a TAFE certificate.

Australian Apprentices who successfully complete both on-the-job and off-the-job training are issued a Certificate of Proficiency from DET. The Certificate of Proficiency means that the person is qualified in all aspects of their vocation, has completed all training, is fully qualified and is entitled to be paid at the full rate under the appropriate industrial arrangement. Apprentices who want to apply for a licence to work in a licensed industry (eg electricians) need a Certificate of Proficiency as proof of completion of the trade qualification. The Commonwealth completion incentive (where applicable) can only be claimed when the Certificate of Proficiency has been issued.

Australian Apprentices who complete their on-the-job training but have not completed their off-the-job training are issued a Craft Certificate. When they complete their off-the-job training, the apprentice or trainee can apply for a Certificate of Proficiency.

An employer who wishes to terminate the employment of an apprentice at the completion of their training must give them advance notice prior to the completion date in accordance with the relevant industrial arrangement. After the completion date expires, apprentices are deemed to be permanent employees.

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