You are required to keep and maintain specific records during the course of the Australian Apprenticeship. These records monitor the Australian Apprentice's work and training progress.

Records that you should keep include:

• the approval letter from your state or territory training authority once the training contract has been approved
• your copy of the Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract
• your copy of the training plan as agreed with the registered training organisation (RTO)
• a copy of the award or workplace agreement under which your Australian Apprentice is employed.

You also need to observe the Australian Apprentice's progress and confirm that they are developing the required skills and knowledge. Part C of the Training Contract states the employer must "work with the assistance of the RTO and the Australian Apprentice/Trainee to ensure that the Training Plan is complied with, and that training records are kept up to date and progress monitored and reviewed".

The various records which you must maintain include:

• records of time worked and wages paid to the Australian Apprentice
• your Australian Apprentice's record book, provided by the RTO, which documents the on and off-the-job training received and progress made
• your Australian Apprentice's attendance details from the RTO.

Your state or territory training authority, RTO or local Australian Apprenticeships Centre will advise you on the exact records you must keep to satisfy reporting requirements.