Apprenticship in WA
My advice to anyone who is looking for an apprenticeship is to get on the phone and call around. Or even better visit all the shops at Jandakot in person. In my experience most jobs are found by word of mouth.
If the maintenance shop hasn't got anything on offer, ask if they know of anyone who is looking. Broome, and Kununurra are a busy places at this time of year, try all the companies up there. Be prepared to work as a TA for a few months at least. Most companies will offer you an apprenticeship once they think you have what it takes.
A pre-apprenticeship is a waste of time in my opinion. The real questions are can you turn a spanner and do you have a good work ethic? How you go on the job is what an employee is most interested in.