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The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (The Access Program)

What is The Access Program?

The Access Program provides participants who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship. Alternatively, a participant may be supported into employment, further education or training. To be eligible for the Access program, participants must meet at least one of a number of conditions, for example: an early school leaver, unemployed for one year or more, a person aged 45 years or older, experiencing barriers such as mental health issues, housing issues and or other social barriers. The Access Program is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

How can the Access Program help participants?

The Access Program is a way of getting training and support to help participants obtain an Australian Apprenticeship, employment or return to study.

We know it isn't easy to find work, but the more skills and support participants have, the better their chances are of getting a job they enjoy.

How does the Access Program work?

• The Access Program supports participants to gain an Australian Apprenticeship or Employment by developing participants work and job search skills.
  
  
• The Access Program can also support participants to return to further education to further develop their learning.
  
  
• The Access Program can advise participants about work options that may suit their needs and interests.
  
  
• The Access Program assists eligible job seekers to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship or employment, by providing:
  
  
  • Training in the basic skills needed for a particular industry.
  • Coaching in general work skills and habits.
  • Help while looking for work.
  • Support while settling into the workplace.

Who is eligible to participate in The Access Program

You must be a job seeker who:

• is a registered job seeker, or have been referred by a Youth Pathways provider, a JPET provider, a Connections provider, a Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) officer or an Indigenous Employment Centre (IEC) officer.
  
  
• meets at least one of a number of conditions, for example: an early school leaver, unemployed for one year or more, a person aged 45 years or older.

What training do Access Program job seekers get?

• Basic skills required for a particular industry. These skills are nationally recognised and linked to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
  
  
• General work skills such as communication skills, time management, organisational skills, teamwork and occupational health and safety.
  
  
• WCIG offers courses in Hairdressing, Business Administration, Automotive, Children’s Services and Trades. For details on when courses are delivered please refer to our current courses.

What does it cost?

The Access Program is funded by the Australian Government and is provided free for eligible job seekers. Employers may be eligible for a Commonwealth Government incentive if Access Program job seekers are placed in an Australian Apprenticeship.