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) are 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?

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 is simply a formal training agreement that unlocks access to generous Government funding, helping employers and employees reduce or even eliminate the cost of nationally recognised training. 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 that is trusted by hundreds of employers and apprentices across the ACT. Our programs achieve outstanding results by combining practical and real-world experience with tailored workplace learning and assessment, all backed by Access’s unmatched support which drives exceptional progress and greatly increases the likelihood of successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

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