UNE Partnerships: The Education and Training Company of the University of New England - Improving individual performance and organisational capability through education and training.
Traineeships
UNE Partnerships' reputation as an experienced distance education provider gives opportunities for traineeships in both regional areas and capital cities across Australia.
Please contact our Traineeship Unit on 1800 066 128 or traineeships@unep.edu.au for further information on establishing a traineeship with us.
How to establish a traineeship
- Contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC), advising them UNE Partnerships is your preferred training provider. They will provide information on traineeships including availability and eligibility for relevant State and Commonwealth incentive payments. Call 13 38 73 or www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
- Paperwork will be provided by the AAC to UNE Partnerships, who will contact the employer to finalise training requirements and appoint an assessor.
- The assessor will contact the employer and trainee to complete the Training Plan, confirming the qualification and training delivery option.
For more information please contact us - traineeships@unep.edu.au
UNE Partnerships also has access to other funded training programs for a range of qualifications.
Types of trainees
Existing Worker
These traineeships are generally available to those without prior qualifications who have been employed full-time for more than 3 months, or part-time for more than one year.
Duration: minimum 2 years for full-time employees or 4 years for part-time employees.
New Entrant (Worker)
A new entrant traineeship is generally available to those without prior qualifications who are:
- newly employed (full or part-time)
- employed full-time for less than three months, or
- employed part-time (working 15 hours or more per week) but employed for less than one year.
Traineeship qualifications- click here to review full list
2011 Trainee of the Year
Rebecca Mullen of Integral Health, Armidale was recently announced as UNE Partnerships 2011 Trainee of the Year. Rebecca was awarded the title due to her outstanding achievements and contributions made to her workplace during her traineeship. 
Richard Doyle, Managing Director of UNE Partnerships presented Rebecca with the award and congratulated her on the high standard of work she had put in to her studies and traineeship.
Rebecca, a junior receptionist, completed her Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) within nine months and found the course to be ‘an invaluable experience’. As she had no previous knowledge of the medical industry, Rebecca at first found it difficult working in a general practice. By undertaking a traineeship Rebecca’s knowledge and confidence improved, as “having something that helped me learn and become more familiar with a medical environment was invaluable,” she said.
As a result of her traineeship Rebecca has been able to implement and facilitate a number of new procedures into the practice and gained many new responsibilities, including the management of debtors and outstanding invoices and cleansing of the patient demographics. “Without this traineeship I have no doubt that I would not have been able to contribute so much to help the practice,” said Rebecca. “I think it’s a great thing for us as a practice”.
The full effects of Rebecca’s traineeship have been felt throughout her workplace. Her application for the award included outstanding references from her practice manager, a number of doctors and nurses within the clinic and a fellow receptionist. “We’re very proud of Rebecca,” said Dr Vicki Howell of Integral Health. “She’s an amazing asset to the business and brings a lot of innovation. She is very skilled on lots of levels, especially for someone so young”.
Photo: Richard Doyle, Managing Director - UNE Partnerships, Rebecca Mullen - UNE Partnerships 2011 Trainee of the Year
