: Probation
Probation
When you commence or recommence an apprenticeship or traineeship, a probationary period is included as time for you (and your employer) to decide whether you wish to commit to the full training duration. The type of things you may consider could include: whether the job is right for you, your own suitability to the apprenticeship or traineeship, your long term interest in the industry, the work environment and your acceptance of general pay and work conditions.
Your probation period may vary between 30 - 90 days, depending on the type of apprenticeship or traineeship you are undertaking. The duration of the probationary period will be provided to you at the signup.
Probation periods may be shortened or lengthened on application, (within the original probationary period) by yourself or your employer. If you decide to terminate the contract during the probationary period, you must provide five working days notice (in writing) to your employer, otherwise you may suffer a loss of wages.
If you are unsure about what to do, contact Queensland Apprenticeship Services on 1300 360 955 or DET on 1300 369 935.