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Managing apprentices/trainees

The day to day management of an Australian Apprentice involves meeting legal requirements such as record keeping, reporting and adhering to the training plan.

It also involves being aware of any issues the Australian Apprentice may be experiencing in the workplace or during off-the-job training.

Here are some tips which will help you manage a successful Australian Apprenticeship.

Start right

Set aside time to help your apprentice settle into the business. Remember your new employee may have little or no experience of a working environment.

Make sure workplace health and safety issues are fully explained and adequate supervision is provided. In many unfair dismissal cases the employer is at fault by making fundamental mistakes in the hiring and induction processes. (Source:  Miller, E. VET and Small Business - Unlocking Access to Successful Work, P. 3.)

Monitor progress

Check how things are going with the apprentice and their nominated supervisor on a regular basis. If the apprentice is doing off-the-job training keep in touch with the registered training organisation (RTO). Encourage the apprentice to come to you with any problems.

Keep records up-to-date

  • Make a regular time to update the record of training
  • Check the apprentice is also completing the necessary paperwork.

Schedule work appropriately

  •  Make sure the apprentice is free to attend off-the-job training. Take the apprentice’s skill levels into account when planning work
  • Provide opportunities for the apprentice to practice new skills under proper supervision
  •  Allow the apprentice to gain as broad a variety of experience as possible.

Be supportive

Provide support and encouragement to the apprentice and make sure other employees do the same. Maintain good communications between yourself, the apprentice, supervisors and the RTO.

Don't let problems escalate

If problems arise with the apprentice, ensure the RTO or your business deals with them straight away. More information on dealing with problems.

Your local AAC is there to provide you with advice and help on managing your Australian Apprentice.

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The day to day management of an Australian Apprentice involves meeting legal requirements such as record keeping, reporting and adhering to the training plan.

It also involves being aware of any issues the Australian Apprentice may be experiencing in the workplace or during off-the-job training.

Here are some tips which will help you manage a successful Australian Apprenticeship.

Start right

Set aside time to help your apprentice settle into the business. Remember your new employee may have little or no experience of a working environment.

Make sure workplace health and safety issues are fully explained and adequate supervision is provided. In many unfair dismissal cases the employer is at fault by making fundamental mistakes in the hiring and induction processes. (Source:  Miller, E. VET and Small Business - Unlocking Access to Successful Work, P. 3.)

Monitor progress

Check how things are going with the apprentice and their nominated supervisor on a regular basis. If the apprentice is doing off-the-job training keep in touch with the registered training organisation (RTO). Encourage the apprentice to come to you with any problems.

Keep records up-to-date

  • Make a regular time to update the record of training
  • Check the apprentice is also completing the necessary paperwork.

Schedule work appropriately

  •  Make sure the apprentice is free to attend off-the-job training. Take the apprentice’s skill levels into account when planning work
  • Provide opportunities for the apprentice to practice new skills under proper supervision
  •  Allow the apprentice to gain as broad a variety of experience as possible.

Be supportive

Provide support and encouragement to the apprentice and make sure other employees do the same. Maintain good communications between yourself, the apprentice, supervisors and the RTO.

Don't let problems escalate

If problems arise with the apprentice, ensure the RTO or your business deals with them straight away. More information on dealing with problems.

Your local AAC is there to provide you with advice and help on managing your Australian Apprentice.

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In this section

  • Ending an apprenticeship or traineeship >>
    Hopefully your Australian Apprentice successfully completes the training and is awarded a nationally recognised qualification. However, circumstances might require the training contract to be cancelled before its end date.
  • Dealing with problems >>
    Many grievances, disputes or conflicts are likely to arise from a misunderstanding or wrong expectations. RTOs need to have documented procedures for handling complaints and grievances.

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  • Obligations with apprenticeships/ traineeships >>
    Under the Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract both the employer and the employee have obligations. The employer obligations include negotiating the training plan, record keeping and reporting and legally required employment conditions. The employee's obligations include attending all on and off-the-job training and maintaining a record book.
 

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