Employers can expect staff to fulfil certain obligations during training.

Your staff must:

• understand and abide by all aspects of the training agreement
• make all reasonable efforts to complete the training and acquire the required skills
• inform you of any concerns they have with the training or training provider
• handle training resources supplied with reasonable care
• treat proprietary company knowledge learnt during the training as confidential
• respect the rights of colleagues during the training.

New Apprenticeships

New Apprentices have to observe work and training responsibilities set out in the Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract; Training Plan and the National Code of Good Practice in New Apprenticeships. These reponsibilities include:

• making every effort to acquire the skills and knowledge required to successfully complete their New Apprenticeship
• attending training sessions or supervised workplace activities and taking advantage of learning opportunities.

To find out more about employee obligations contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre, your preferred RTO or the training authority in your state or territory.