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Pre-apprenticeship course

A course which provides initial training in a particular industry or occupation. Successful completion of the course can assist participants to obtain an apprenticeship, and may enable the term of the apprentice's training agreement to be reduced. (Pre-traineeship course)

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NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 05/2026)
NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 05/2026)
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This glossary is a compilation of Australian vocational education and training (VET) terms and acronyms. It includes both current and historical terms, concepts, acronyms and other abbreviations found in Australian VET research, policy and data.

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