When to use CAPS*

If you are an apprentice or trainee, CAPS can assist you if:

• you are a NSW apprentice or trainee whose Training Contract has been cancelled, suspended or withdrawn
• you previously started an apprenticeship or traineeship in another state or territory, but your Training Contract ended before completion.

Note: You can register for CAPS multiple times throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship (as long as you meet the criteria).

How CAPS* works

For apprentices and trainees

Process for learners

• Register for CAPS using the online form. You will receive a confirmation email within 3 business days.
• A CAPS Officer will contact you to confirm your details and give you a CAPS ID.
• Your personal information and résumé are stored securely in your CAPS profile.
• Your résumé is only shared with registered CAPS employers who match your training needs.
• If your CAPS profile is closed, your résumé will be removed from the system.

How your details may be shared with employers

• Employers can join the CAPS Register to view learner profiles and post job vacancies.
• Training Services checks and verifies employers before sharing any learner details.
• Employers can review learner profiles to see if someone may be suitable for their position.
• If an employer is interested, they can request the learner’s details through CAPS.
• Once approved, the employer can contact the learner directly to discuss the opportunity.
• Learners can then decide if the job is the right fit before starting any trial or placement.

CAPS apprentice/trainee registration form - Privacy Collection Notice 2026

For employers

Employers seeking an apprentice or trainee can register using the online form below. Once your registration is submitted and approved, you’ll gain access to the CAPS Register, where you can:

• view suitable apprentice and trainee candidates
• post position vacancies within your organisation
• request contact details for candidates you wish to reach out to.

The CAPS Register contains key non-identifying information about apprentices and trainees who are actively seeking an employer to continue their training through to completion. The register is accessible at any time; however, learner names and contract details are only released once you are approved as a verified employer within the CAPS program.

If you identify a suitable learner for an available position, their details will be emailed to you. It is then your responsibility to contact the learner directly and follow your organisation’s usual recruitment procedures.

If you require assistance or would like guidance on the next steps for taking on an apprentice or trainee, please contact Training Services.

Financial assistance for CAPS* apprentices and trainees

Apprentices

If you gain employment through CAPS and need to relocate for work, you may be eligible for a one-time CAPS relocation payment of up to $2,500 to help cover rent/bond and moving costs.

You may also be eligible for the Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS), which can assist with travel and accommodation costs while attending training (e.g. petrol, public transport, hotel or motel stays).

Trainees

While the CAPS relocation payment is not available to trainees, you may still be eligible for support through VTAS, which helps with travel and accommodation costs while attending training.

Related links

• Apprenticeship support - NSW Department of Education
• Apprenticeships and traineeships - Training Services
• Financial assistance

Contact us

For any assistance required, please call 13 28 11 to connect with your local Training Services office. We are here to support you through each step of your training journey.

Email: CAPS@det.nsw.edu.au

*Disclaimer

The CAPS program facilitates connections between learners and prospective employers but does not guarantee job offers or employment outcomes. Participation in the program does not ensure selection or placement, as final recruitment decisions are made solely by employers based on their criteria.

Please continue to seek job opportunities independently, as registration with CAPS does not guarantee employment but is intended to support your job search. It is important to remain committed to your formal training through your Registered Training Provider (RTO) to develop your skills, improve your job prospects, and stay actively engaged in the workforce.

To allow employers to manage multiple applications fairly and efficiently, learners are not advised which employers have been provided with their details. Employers will make direct contact should they decide to proceed.