Apprenticeship Office

The Department of Training and Workforce Development Apprenticeship Office registers and administers training contracts, and regulates the apprenticeship system in Western Australia.
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Business closure over the Christmas and New Year period

The Apprenticeship Office will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. 

The 13 19 54 Apprenticeship Office Helpline will not be operational during this time. Please email your enquiries to ApprenticeshipOffice@dtwd.wa.gov.au

  • Training contracts can continue to be lodged during the closure and will be assessed from when the office reopens on Thursday 2 January 2025.
  • Training contracts changes can still be submitted via the Western Australian Apprenticeship Management System (WAAMS) online client portal during the closure period.
  • Emails or other training contract related requests received during the closure will be actioned from 2 January 2025.

Our role and responsibility is in accordance with Part 7 of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (the Act), the associated Regulations, and the WA Apprenticeship and traineeship policy.

Select from the topics below to access key information and resources to assist and support you in managing the apprenticeship or traineeship training contract. You can also contact our Apprenticeship Office Support Hotline for information and support, or use our online enquiry form.

P: 13 19 54 (For callers outside of Western Australia: 08 6551 5499 or 08 9224 6550)
E: apprenticeshipoffice@dtwd.wa.gov.au

Apprenticeship Office online enquiry form

Information about getting an apprenticeship or traineeship is available on the Jobs & Skills WA website at jobsandskills.wa.gov.au.

Apprenticeship Office: General information

General information and contacts

General information about guidelines and processes that apply to apprenticeships and traineeships in WA.
DTWD Apprenticeship Office contract information

Apprenticeship/ traineeship training contract

Information about terms, conditions and obligations under the training contract.
Apprenticeship Office: Update contract details.

Making a change to the training contract

Update basic information or extend, suspend or terminate the training contract.
Apprenticeship Office: Contract variations.

Transfer or cancel a training contract

Contract updates for new employer assignment, or cancellation of the contract.
Apprenticeship Office: Trade certificates.

Trade certificates and Trade Skills Recognition

Apply for, verify or replace a trade certificate or apply for Trade Skills Recognition.
Western Australian Apprenticeship Management System

WAAMS online client portal

Get 24/7 online access to view and manage training contracts.
Apprenticeship Office: Financial incentives to employ and train

Financial incentives to employ and train

Find out about financial incentives available to employers of apprentices and trainees in Western Australia.
Class A/B Register of apprenticeships and traineeships

Register of Class A/B qualifications

A register of all Class A and B apprenticeships and traineeships currently available in Western Australia.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

School-based apprenticeships

Information about apprenticeship and traineeship options for secondary students.

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