This study explores the common features of high-quality traineeships using case studies from the cleaning, child care, construction, retail, finance and insurance, and meat processing areas. The research identifies a range of policy measures that could improve both the practice and image of traineeships. A good practice guide has also been developed to assist in ensuring that all traineeships are of equally high quality. A support document is also included. (Contains 4 tables, 2 figures and 1 footnote.) [Funding for this report was provided through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.]