Apprenticeships & Traineeships
ACT School Based Apprenticeship Training
ACT Australia School Based Apprenticeship Training
Educational Pathways Program
Educational Pathways Program
MSF30322 Certificate III Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens & Bathrooms)
Boost your business productivity while nurturing the next generation of skilled workers – with training costs subsidised by the ACT Government! The Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) program offers you this unique opportunity.
By employing an apprentice through the ASBA program, you gain a motivated team member who combines paid part-time work with formal study towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while in school.
Once they graduate, they transition seamlessly into a full-time second-year apprenticeship, already familiar with your business operations.
This isn’t just about giving back to the community – it’s about securing the skilled talent your business needs to thrive. Invest in your future today!
How it works
Students aged 15 years or older commence a part-time apprenticeship with a specified number of days of paid employment.
Students are required to undertake 15-20 hours per week of work and training (no more and no less, averaged over 3 months).
The employer commits to employing and training the apprentice for the duration of the training contract. Students are required to continue employment and on/off-the-job training throughout the year including school holidays
Support for both the employer and the apprentice is provided via ACFA’s trainers and the ASBA Engagement Officer at the school.
Once complete, the student transitions into a full-time, second-year apprentice.
How to enrol
Enrolment is through the school with all parties present, including the student, school representative, RTO representative, employer and apprenticeship centre representative.
Once enrolled, an induction is carried out with the RTO representative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often are the apprentices/trainees on site?
Students are required to undertake 15-20 hours per week of work and training (no more and no less, averaged over 3 months:).
Students are required to continue employment and on/off-the-job training throughout the year, including school holidays.
When does the student complete their online theory training?
All theory-based modules are completed during school hours as part of the student’s VET training. The students complete weekly logbooks to record work activities which must be signed off by their supervisor.
How often is the student visited on-site by the trainers?
An ACFA workplace training visit is conducted once every eight weeks (minimum) by a qualified trainer/assessor.
How many units of competency will apprentices complete in two years?
Students are allocated one unit of competency to be completed every two months for a total of nine units of competency (equivalent to a first-year full-time apprentice).
What happens if the student decides to leave school to take up a full-time apprenticeship?
The student applies for a variation to change from ASBA part-time to a full-time apprenticeship.
What happens if the student leaves ASBA prior to completing the program?
The student will receive a Statement of Achievement (SOA) which can be used to apply for credit transfers if they choose to return to a cabinet-making qualification at a later date.
Any Costs Involved?
A one-off enrolment fee of $350 is applicable per student for ACT Training (this is the minimum charge required by the ACT Government)
The remainder of the training is delivered with funding from the ACT Government under the Australian Apprenticeships User Choice program.
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