CAPS - The Continuing Apprentices Placement Service
- helping to create a solid skills base for NSW industry and business
CAPS provides a free job matching service for employers and apprentices and trainees to
- Help employers find apprentices and trainees who want to continue in their training
- Help retrenched apprentices and trainees find another job in their chosen career
- Support and promote a sustainable skills base for NSW industry and business particularly during the economic downturn
Note: traineeships must be in a recognised skills shortage industry or job.
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Register for assistance
Looking for an apprentice or trainee who has lost their job but is keen to complete their trade or traineeship qualification? Register now for assistance through CAPS, a free matching service for employers.
Are you an apprentice or trainee who has lost your job because of the economic downturn? Interested in having your details forwarded to employers who are looking for skilled workers? Register here for free assistance through CAPS.
Browse the CAPS list of out-of-trade apprentices and trainees. These people are keen to continue their training and gain their apprenticeship or traineeship qualification.
CAPS Update
- has been operating since March 2009
- has helped over 1500 apprentices and trainees in that time
- has help over 700+ into employment which continues their apprenticeship or traineeship
- is focused on NSW skills shortage area with a 98% outcome
- coordinates with other agents – group training organisations, registered training organisations, Australian Apprenticeships Centres – to ensure a comprehensive and complete service
- can provide employers with the most up to date resources on supervision and mentoring
- can provide financial assistance to move house for apprentices and trainees in certain circumstances
CAPS offers a premium service to apprentices and trainees and employers
The CAPS team is continually contacting known retrenched apprentices and trainees to encourage them to make use of this service. Contact the CAPS team if you haven’t heard from us.
CAPS helps Alex and North Manly Tyres get together
North Manly Tyres (NMT) has a reputation in their local community for excellence in service and attention to detail.
Boasting a comprehensive catalogue of clients and their treasured vehicles, NMT requires a team that is methodical, skilled and reliable.
NMT is owned and operated by Angus Owers who believes "natural talent and the right work ethic" are the mechanics behind the success of his business.
Looking to expand their team, and with encouragement from the Chatswood State Training Services (STS) Centre, NMT registered with the Continuing Apprentices Placement Service (CAPS), a facility provided by STS, part of NSW Department of Education and Training.
Alex, a second year automotive apprentice was out of trade and looking to secure employment within the industry to complete his training and earn proficiency as a qualified mechanic. Work ready and eager to learn, Alex registered with CAPS for assistance.
The CAPS team saw a viable match between Alex and Angus’ business needs and in conjunction with a local Australian Apprenticeships Centre, MEGT, arranged all the paperwork to confirm employment and ongoing training between North Manly Tyres and Alex (on right below). This was achieved in just a few days.
There are currently around 300 apprentices and trainees in skill shortage areas registered with CAPS waiting for assistance.
