Apprentices and trainees are employed under a government-approved training contract between an employer and employee, in which the employer provides training and the apprentice/trainee learns the occupation or trade:
apprentices/trainees can be aged 15 and over and may already hold a qualification.
apprentices are usually trained for three to four years and trainees for one to two years.
training can be developed to suit your needs. It can be on- or off-the-job, or a combination of both.
after the program is completed an apprentice/trainee gains a nationally recognised qualification.
How to employ an apprentice or trainee
To employ an apprentice or trainee you can contact:
Job Employment and Training (JET) JET is a web-based employment portal that focuses on apprenticeships and traineeships. Weekly vacancies are sent out to registered participants. Phone: 1800 651 610 Email: jet@rmit.edu.au
Group Training Companies – Phone: 9639 3955 or 1800 819 747
Employers’ responsibilities
Employers are required to enrol an apprentice/trainee at a Registered Training Organisation, such as RMIT, within three months of starting work, follow the conditions set out in the Training Contact and Training Plan and provide the following:
A quality work experience and structured training program.
An induction program and advise on the rights, responsibilities and support services available.
Australian Apprenticeship Centres Australian Apprenticeship Centres are contracted by the Australian Government to provide one-stop shops for those seeking to hire Australian Apprentices or take up an Australian Apprenticeship as a career path.
