What is the difference between a Traineeship and an Apprenticeship?
Traineeships can best be described as "mini" apprenticeships and are completed over a twelve-month period. Traineeships can be completed entirely in the workplace, which means that the employee no longer has to leave work to attend classroom instruction. Automotive traineeships cover most of the technical and sales areas in the industry.
Apprenticeships are the traditional trade training courses that have been used by industry for many years.
In the past, Automotive Apprenticeships have been completed over a four year period. With the introduction of Competency-Based Training, an apprentice becomes a tradesperson when all their training is completed. The emphasis is no longer on time served but on gaining all of the competencies required to be deemed a tradesperson.