Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo 2027

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Glossary

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Australian Apprenticeship

A paid training contract that combines employment with structured study and leads to a nationally recognised qualification. At the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo, employers and group training organisations explain how to start one in trades, health, engineering, business and other sectors.

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Group Training Organisation (GTO)

An organisation that employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host businesses, often rotating them across worksites. GTOs exhibit at the Expo to explain placement support, pastoral care and how host employers share training costs.

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Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN)

The Australian Government-funded network that helps apprentices, trainees and employers sign up, manage and complete training contracts. Providers can explain eligibility, paperwork and support services at the show.

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School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)

A training arrangement where a student combines secondary school studies with paid work and training toward a qualification. It is relevant for South Australian students weighing Year 11 and 12 pathways at the Expo.

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Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Post-school education focused on practical skills and industry competency, delivered by TAFE and private providers. VET qualifications range from certificates I-IV to diplomas and advanced diplomas.

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Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

A provider approved to deliver and assess nationally recognised VET qualifications. Check that a course is delivered by an RTO if you need the qualification to be recognised interstate or by an employer.

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TAFE SA

South Australia's public vocational education provider, offering certificate to diploma courses across trades, health, community services, business and creative industries. TAFE SA typically exhibits with course advisers and apprenticeship pathway information.

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SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education)

The senior secondary qualification awarded to South Australian students who complete Year 11 and 12. Expo sessions and stands often explain SACE subject choices and how they link to university, TAFE and apprenticeships.

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ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)

A rank from 0 to 99.95 used for university admission in Australia, calculated from eligible Year 12 results. Visitors can compare ATAR thresholds and alternative entry pathways with university advisers at the Expo.

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Graduate program

A structured first-job program for recent university graduates, usually running 12 to 24 months with rotations, training and mentoring. Employers at the Expo use graduate programs to recruit final-year students and recent graduates.

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Cadetship

Paid employment combined with study, often in government, engineering or business, where the employer supports time off for classes. Cadetships differ from internships because they usually run for the length of a degree.

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Credit transfer

A process that lets a student count previous study toward a qualification, reducing the time and cost of a course. Ask providers at the Expo which transcripts and course outlines they require.

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Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

An assessment process that counts work experience and informal learning toward a qualification. Providers at the Expo can explain the evidence needed, such as employer statements, portfolios or skills demonstrations.

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Work placement or internship

A short-term, supervised work experience arranged as part of a course or independently. Internships can be paid or unpaid depending on the industry and course requirements, so confirm the terms with the provider or employer.