What’s a tradie?
A tradie is someone who works in a trade, like a sparky (electrician), plumber, or chippy (carpenter). Basically, it’s all about hands-on jobs in construction, maintenance, or production.
A tradie is someone who works in a trade, like a sparky (electrician), plumber, or chippy (carpenter). Basically, it’s all about hands-on jobs in construction, maintenance, or production.
An apprentice is someone learning a trade on the job. You’ll work with a pro, pick up all the skills, and get paid while you’re learning. It’s kinda like school but with heaps more hands-on work.
You can start an apprenticeship when you’re 15. Some people even kick things off while they’re still in school.
Not always, but having one helps! Some jobs might have you travelling between sites, so being able to drive makes things way easier.
Yep! Some schools let you start an apprenticeship part-time, so you can get a head start on your career while you’re still studying.
A traineeship is similar to an apprenticeship but usually for non-trade jobs, like business or retail. It’s shorter, but like an apprenticeship, you’ll still get paid to learn on the job.
Absolutely! You get paid while you’re learning. When you go to trade school or do your on-the-job training, you’ll still get your normal wage. Pretty sweet deal, right?
Westvic Staffing Solutions has your back! They’ll reimburse your study fees, usually after 6 months each year.
Yep, depending on your industry, you can get up to $5K over 2 years to help you complete your qualification. And depending on your trade, you might be eligible for a Trade Support Loan—up to $23K, which works like a HECS debt. You’ll only pay it back when you’re earning over a certain amount.
While the national average is a bit low, Westvic Staffing Solutions has a whopping 85% success rate for apprentices finishing their qualifications, thanks to all the extra support we provide.
You’ll have a dedicated Westvic consultant who’s there to make sure you smash your apprenticeship goals. They’ll help you get all your entitlements and incentives too.
Apprentices and trainees employed through Westvic Staffing Solutions get paid weekly, usually on Wednesdays. And yep, you’ll get a payslip every week breaking down what you earned, taxes, and all that stuff.
Once you’re qualified, the sky’s the limit! Keep working in your trade, move up to supervisor or manager, start your own biz, or go back to study for even more skills.
Yep, Westvic apprentices and trainees get all the basic safety gear—work pants, helmets, gloves, steel-capped boots, and more, depending on your worksite.
You sure do! You’ll score 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year. How good is that—paid holidays!
You can take sick days like any other job. Just make sure to get a medical certificate if you’re off for a few days in a row or if your award conditions require it.