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Frequently asked questions about problems with an Australian Apprentice

What if I am having work problems with my Australian Apprentice?

In some cases, you may have a problem with an Australian Apprentice who doesn't fulfil their work or training commitments.

If you have concerns about your Australian Apprentice's performance at work or study, you should discuss these problems with him or her. Make notes about the discussion and ask your Australian Apprentice to sign the notes in agreement that the discussion took place and that they will take steps to improve their performance.

What happens when a business is sold or has a downturn?

If you cannot afford to keep your Australian Apprentice on, you must ask your state or territory training authority to either suspend or cancel the Training Agreement. The state or territory training authority can suspend or cancel a Training Agreement if its assessment of your circumstances show you that you cannot afford to continue the Australian Apprenticeship.

Instead of suspending or cancelling a Training Agreement, it may be possible for your Australian Apprentice to work less days a week until the business recovers. This type of proposal must be discussed with the state or territory training authority before an Australian Apprentice's wages can be adjusted to reflect fewer days worked. You must continue to pay the Australian Apprentice for his or her attendance at training should work be rationed.

If you re-employ the Australian Apprentice during an Australian Apprenticeship suspension period, you must inform the state or territory training authority.

If your business is sold, some Australian Apprenticeships will be considered part of the business and must be continued by the new owner. Some Australian Apprenticeships are not transferred and the Training Agreement may be cancelled without obtaining permission from the STA. To find out which situation applies to you, contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

What do I do if I want to cancel a Australian Apprenticeship after probation finishes?

Your first option is to see if it is possible to resolve your differences and proceed with the training. Your state or territory training authority can help you.

If probation is finished, you can still apply to cancel the Australian Apprenticeship. However as your contract is legally binding there are conditions for cancelling the contract. Should you wish to cancel after probation it is important that you contact your state or territory training authority for assistance.

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What if I am having work problems with my Australian Apprentice?

In some cases, you may have a problem with an Australian Apprentice who doesn't fulfil their work or training commitments.

If you have concerns about your Australian Apprentice's performance at work or study, you should discuss these problems with him or her. Make notes about the discussion and ask your Australian Apprentice to sign the notes in agreement that the discussion took place and that they will take steps to improve their performance.

What happens when a business is sold or has a downturn?

If you cannot afford to keep your Australian Apprentice on, you must ask your state or territory training authority to either suspend or cancel the Training Agreement. The state or territory training authority can suspend or cancel a Training Agreement if its assessment of your circumstances show you that you cannot afford to continue the Australian Apprenticeship.

Instead of suspending or cancelling a Training Agreement, it may be possible for your Australian Apprentice to work less days a week until the business recovers. This type of proposal must be discussed with the state or territory training authority before an Australian Apprentice's wages can be adjusted to reflect fewer days worked. You must continue to pay the Australian Apprentice for his or her attendance at training should work be rationed.

If you re-employ the Australian Apprentice during an Australian Apprenticeship suspension period, you must inform the state or territory training authority.

If your business is sold, some Australian Apprenticeships will be considered part of the business and must be continued by the new owner. Some Australian Apprenticeships are not transferred and the Training Agreement may be cancelled without obtaining permission from the STA. To find out which situation applies to you, contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

What do I do if I want to cancel a Australian Apprenticeship after probation finishes?

Your first option is to see if it is possible to resolve your differences and proceed with the training. Your state or territory training authority can help you.

If probation is finished, you can still apply to cancel the Australian Apprenticeship. However as your contract is legally binding there are conditions for cancelling the contract. Should you wish to cancel after probation it is important that you contact your state or territory training authority for assistance.

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