Access Recognised Training Australia is the ACT’s leading provider of traineeships and apprenticeships in hospitality and cookery qualifications.

What are they?

Australian Apprenticeships (the term used to cover both traineeships and apprenticeships) nationally recognised training pathways that combine paid work with formal training. They allow individuals to gain a qualification while learning practical, job-ready skills in the workplace.

Who are they for?

First, let's dispel a myth - Traineeships and apprenticeships aren’t just for school leavers or entry-level employees. They can be accessed by anyone, at any stage of their career, looking to develop new skills, gain a qualification, or advance professionally.

An Australian Apprenticeship simply means you’re entering into a training contract. It does not alter your existing employment agreement with your employer, and it does not reduce your current pay or conditions.

In fact, using the apprenticeship system to access government-funded training is one of the smartest ways to invest in your career development, gaining nationally recognised skills without financial disadvantage or disruption to your work.

What qualifications are available?

All qualifications delivered by Access Recognised Training Australia are available through an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway enabling students and employers to access government funding while gaining nationally recognised skills and industry experience.

Current qualifications include:

Each qualification is delivered through flexible, work-based models that combine practical on-the-job training with structured learning and assessment, ensuring participants develop real-world skills aligned with industry standards and future career goals.

What's the difference between traineeships and apprenticeships?

How Access can help.

When it comes to navigating the traineeship and apprenticeship system, Access Recognised Training Australia is not your ordinary RTO. We go far beyond simply enrolling students — we partner with both the apprentice and the employer to make the entire process smooth, transparent, and successful from start to finish.

Before training even begins, our team:

Checks eligibility and identifies available funding opportunities.
Recommends suitable qualification pathways aligned with career and business goals.
Engages and instructs Apprenticeship Support Networks (ASNs) to ensure all government requirements are met.
Conducts skills assessments to recognise existing experience and tailor the training plan.
Assesses workplace readiness to confirm that on-the-job learning activities can be effectively supported.

Once these foundations are in place, we deliver our industry-leading, work-based training program — trusted by hundreds of employers and apprentices across the ACT. Our programs achieve outstanding results because they combine practical, real-world experience with structured, nationally recognised learning tailored to the workplace— ensuring every participant gains skills that truly make a difference.

Ready to launch your career? Time is ticking.