Are you experiencing any problems with your work or training?

Like any working relationship, you may encounter a few problems along the way. If you are experiencing any problems there is someone you can talk to confidentially, contact us and we will put you in touch with the local Apprenticeship Field Officer. Remember it is best to seek help early.

Can an apprenticeship or traineeship be suspended or cancelled ?

During the first three months of your apprenticeship or traineeship contract, either you or the employer can cancel the training contract. This three-month period is known as the "probationary period". After the probationary period is over, an apprenticeship can only be cancelled or suspended if you both agree to do so, if both parties don’t or can’t agree then the local Apprenticeship Field Officer will need to be contacted.

A traineeship can be cancelled or suspended by either the employer or the trainee at any time, even after the probationary period is over.

Useful links:

The Skills Victoria website http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/apprentices/
has answers to common problems experienced during training.