If you’re running a business that relies on skilled tradespeople, you already know that getting the right apprentice isn’t the hard part—it’s finding a training model that actually works for your business.

Traditional training? It’s rigid. It pulls your apprentice off-site. And it often means you’re left short-staffed when you can least afford it.

There’s a better way: on-the-job apprenticeships.

At APT Hydraulics Training, we deliver nationally recognised, fully supported training on your site, on your timeline, and on your equipment. No more juggling TAFE schedules. No more waiting around for intakes to open. Just real training, delivered in the real world.

What Is an On-the-Job Apprenticeship?

It’s exactly what it sounds like. Instead of sending your apprentice off to sit in a classroom, they complete their formal learning while working on-site. The theory components are delivered online, and we visit regularly to monitor progress, fill in any gaps, and make sure both the practical and theoretical sides are covered.

This model is officially recognised, fully structured, and supported by APT—a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with deep expertise in hydraulics, mechanical systems, and heavy industry.

Why It Works

Let’s be clear: this isn’t a shortcut. It’s a smarter way to train the right apprentice in the right environment.

✔️ They stay on-site – meaning they’re available when you need them
✔️ They learn on your equipment – not generic classroom setups
✔️ They apply theory in real-time – so learning sticks faster
✔️ You stay in control – training happens on your schedule

This model works best for structured workplaces with the capacity to guide and support a learner. If your apprentice is self-directed, motivated, and benefits from learning by doing. You’ll see them become useful to your team fast.

Designed for Industry. Built for You.

We’ve delivered workplace-based training across Australia and beyond—on everything from ship loaders to excavators, wind farms to conveyor belts.

If it’s hydraulic, mechanical, or process-driven, chances are we’ve built a training program for it.

And we don’t just drop in once and disappear. At APT, we:

• Deliver online theory tailored to your apprentice’s role
• Visit your site to check progress and provide practical support
• Ensure compliance, quality, and outcomes—without the red tape

Whether you’re bringing on your first apprentice or refining how you train your tenth, our programs are flexible, recognised, and ready when you are.

Too many employers think they need to wait for a TAFE intake to get started. You don’t. With APT, you can start your apprentice anytime.

Right person? Right site? Let’s get to work.

Talk to us today about building an on-the-job apprenticeship that works for your team—and turns your apprentice into a valuable asset from day one.