A quick reference guide to the steps involved in employing an apprentice or trainee.
STEP 1: Employ an apprentice or trainee
Hire the employee yourself
Use a Group Training Company
STEP 2: Contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) and complete a Training Contract
AACs can:
advise on incentives for employing apprentices/trainees
advise on apprenticeships/traineeships
advise on employment through Group Training Companies
assist with the choice of correct qualification.
Both the employer and apprentice sign the Training Contract.
STEP 3: Choose an RTO to assist with training delivery and to issue the qualification
The apprentice/trainee must be enrolled within three months of them commencing work and a full Training Plan completed.
STEP 4: Employer, apprentice/trainee and RTO complete a Training Plan
The Training Plan outlines who will deliver the training and when and where your apprentice/trainee needs to go.
STEP 5: Claim incentives available
Qualifying empolyers may be eligible for Commonwealth incentives.
STEP 6: Apprentice/Trainee receives training
Employers must follow the training plan to ensure the apprentice/trainee receives on the job training, supervision and assessment according to the requirement of the training plan.
Employer allows the apprentice/trainee to attend the off-the-job training during normal working hours (this is paid time).
STEP 7: Qualification issued
The RTO will advise on arrangements for issuing the qualification.
For further information on the Training Package, please contact the state-based Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs)
