Start a Degree Apprenticeship at Flinders.

A degree apprenticeship allows you to complete a degree in Engineering while gaining industry experience and earning a salary. The apprenticeship is co‑designed with our industry partners.

Employers provide on‑the‑job training through qualified and experienced supervisors, and you will put your learning into practice as you develop the skills gained throughout your university studies. You will be employed under a Training Contract with one of our employer partners.

You will graduate as a qualified Engineer.

The Training Contract is the legally binding and formal agreement between the host employer and you. It is for five years.  It sets out key obligations of both the apprentice and the employer, training and supervision requirements, duration of the training and probationary period. The Training Contract also includes a Training Plan.

You will be paid an apprentice salary.

Employers will be responsible for payment of the student tuition fees.

Apprentices are selected and employed by our participating industry partners. Applications are shortlisted based on academic eligibility and merit.

Flinders University facilitates an assessment centre on behalf of our industry partners.

Final selection of successful candidates is made by the industry partners, based on each applicant’s performance at the assessment centre.

Applications for a Degree Appprenticeship can only be submitted through the Online Application System.

Unsuccessful applicants will automatically be considered for an alternative course. 

Admission to a Degree Apprenticeship is subject to passing industry-required employment checks, which will differ based on each employer partner's requirements.

You will be on a fixed term contract for the five-year duration this industry partnered program.  In your final year, your employer will have a discussion with you about becoming a full-time permanent employee after you have completed this industry partnered program.