Approved training schemes

​The VRQA determines which qualifications are available as apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria. These are called approved training schemes and include terms and conditions, such as:

• whether a qualification is available as an apprenticeship or traineeship
• the nominal duration of an apprenticeship or traineeship
• probationary periods.

Approved training schemes also specify minimum hours for employment and training for apprentices and trainees. For more information, see:

• VRQA policy on minimum hours per week for employment and training (docx - 1.54mb)

Approved training schemes are published in the Victorian Government Gazette.

We usually update approved  training scheme after a new training package has been released. We can also update training schemes to meet industry requests.

*Some qualifications are not available for school-based apprentices and trainees (SBATs). For more information about which qualifications are not available for SBATs, see:

• Qualifications not available for SBATs

For more information about changes to training schemes, see:

• Changes to approved training schemes