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Obligations

The Apprenticeship / Traineeship Training Contract is a formal agreement between you and your Australian Apprentice. It's a legally binding document that outlines the obligations you have to your Australian Apprentice.

The essence of an Australian Apprenticeship is on-the-job training and the work experience that the Australian Apprentice will gain. You are responsible for ensuring that the Australian Apprentice has access to the full range of work required to develop the skills and industry knowledge they need on the job.

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The Apprenticeship / Traineeship Training Contract is a formal agreement between you and your Australian Apprentice. It's a legally binding document that outlines the obligations you have to your Australian Apprentice.

The essence of an Australian Apprenticeship is on-the-job training and the work experience that the Australian Apprentice will gain. You are responsible for ensuring that the Australian Apprentice has access to the full range of work required to develop the skills and industry knowledge they need on the job.

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In this section

  • Apprentice/trainee obligations >>
    Under the legally binding Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract, Australian Apprentices must make every effort to acquire the skills and knowledge required to successfully complete their course.
  • Employment conditions >>
    The conditions of employment for Australian Apprentices are the same as for other employees working in similar occupations.
  • National code of good practice >>
    The National Code of Good Practice for Australian Apprenticeships was developed to assist you and your Australian Apprentice to understand each other's obligations and expectations under the National Training Contract.
  • Record keeping and reporting >>
    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.

In this site

  • Managing apprentices / trainees >>
    The day to day management of Australian Apprentices involves meeting legal requirements such as record keeping, reporting and adhering to the training plan, plus being aware of any issues they may be experiencing in the workplace or during off-the-job training.
  • Costs of hiring an Australian Apprentice >>

    The long-term effects of hiring an Australian Apprentice are overwhelmingly positive, yielding positive returns for your business. Also, most costs associated with training an Australian Apprentice are offset by State and Territory and Australian government funding and one-off support porgrams.

  • Wage rates for apprenticeships/traineeships >>
    An Australian Apprentice is usually paid a training wage that is less than the average award wage, reflecting the time the employee spends in training. However, many employers pay higher wages to attract the best candidates when recruiting.
 

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