Apprenticeships are usually 4 years and traineeships 1 year. You attend TAFE one day a week and work 4 days a week.
You must find an employer to take you on first before you can register with TAFE.
Group training companies match employers with possible apprentices and trainees. You are employed by the training company so if your employer can no longer take you on, the training company will find you another employer
Ask around for a position by approaching employers directly, employment agencies, the internet, and group training companies.
TAFE sometimes offers pre-apprenticeship courses for you to gain skill in certain areas while you are still looking for an apprenticeship.