Contact AusNAC on 1300 AusNAC and ask to speak to a field officer. They will be happy to meet with you at your place of business to discuss the range of opportunities and Government subsidies available.
No. AusNAC staff will ensure that the process is completed without fuss or complication. They will visit you at your workplace and assist with all the paperwork. Their expertise and knowledge of the local area will guarantee that you receive access to the maximum subsidies for you and your staff.
Yes, both your new and existing employees may be eligible to participate. Your company may also be eligible for generous Government subsidies. Phone 1300 AusNAC for more information.
If you are interested in taking on an apprentice or trainee, you’ll need to ‘sign them up’ to a Training Contract. Find a person you want to hire as an apprentice or trainee (this could be a new person or an existing employee) and then phone AUSNAC on 1300 AusNAC.An AUSNAC field consultant will arrange a meeting and complete the necessary paper work
Incentives vary according to eligibility criteria. However there are many generous incentives such as commencement and completion incentivess, wage top up payment for older workers as well as payroll tax and workers compensation savings depending on the state your are in.
AUSNAC staff will ensure you receive the subsidy you may be entitled to by mailing out claim forms to you for your signature and for you to return at various stages of the apprenticeship/traineeship. They will also visit or call from time to time throughout the training term – the first of these visits occurs around six months after the commencement of the apprenticeship or traineeship. Once you have signed and returned the paperwork your subsidies will be paid directly into your bank account within ten working days.
Yes depending on the State your business is located in your new employees may be eligible for a range of generous financial assistance such as Living away From Home Allowance, Tools for Your Trade, public transport concessions and wage top up.
A Training Contract is a standard agreement between the employer and the apprentice/trainee which is lodged with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority. It outlines the parties’ various rights and responsibilities and nominates the preferred registered training provider (RTO). Every apprentice or trainee needs to sign a Training Contract in order to start their apprenticeship or traineeship and their training with the RTO.
This is the official document which is lodged with the Training Authority in your State or Territory for formal approval of the apprenticeship/traineeship. Both you and your employee receive a letter confirming approval from the state training authority. Note: if the apprentice or trainee is under 18, their parent/guardian will also need to sign the Training Contract.
Most Training Contracts (for four year trade apprenticeships) automatically have a 3 month Probationary Period built into them. Traineeships also have a probationary period built in, depending on the full-time term of the traineeship (generally from one to four years – so the probationary period is from 1 to 3 months). It is therefore better for both the apprentice and employer to sign the Training Contract as soon as possible.
Either party may terminate the contract for any reason during the probationary period. Failing to sign an apprentice/trainee up within 3 months creates delays in their training and may affect your eligibility to claim Government incentives.
Group Training Organisations (GTOs) employ Australian Apprentices and then hire them out to 'host employers'. The GTO is responsible for the quality and continuity of the employment and training, and provides care and support throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are private providers of nationally recognised courses and qualifications. RTOs can include TAFE, private training providers, industry organisations and individual businesses. RTOs may offer a range of services to your business including:
- skills analysis – what skills does your business need?
- identification of individual staff training needs (based on the
- skills analysis).
- recognition of prior learning (identifies and certifies the
- existing skills and knowledge of your staff)
- development of a training/learning program customisation of
- qualifications to suit your needs
- training – the RTO may conduct training programs
- resources – the RTO can develop training resources
- assessment – assesses the competency of your staff
- issue qualifications which will be nationally recognised
Training your staff, keeping them motivated and up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies is essential to achieving your business goals.
When done properly, training, learning and development is an investment rather than a cost. Effective training leads to higher labour productivity which increases business output and makes your business more competitive. Training also increases staff retention.
Training will increase your bottom line and reduce costs by decreasing:
- wasted time and materials
- maintenance costs of machinery and equipment
- workplace accidents, leading to lower insurance premiums
- recruitment costs through the internal promotion of skilled staff
- absenteeism.
Training can also improve:
- staff morale and satisfaction
- 'soft skills' such as inter-staff communication and leadership
- time management
- customer satisfaction
Qualifications are available in more than 80% of occupations, ranging from traditional trades, engineering, mining and building through to aviation, electronics, biotechnology, telecommunications, retail and financial services.
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications include:
Certificate I
Certificate II
Certificate III
Certificate IV
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Certificates I – IV:
Recognise achievement of specified national industry competency standards at four AQF levels in a wide variety of trades, industries and enterprises
Recognise skills and knowledge that meet nationally endorsed industry/enterprise competency standards as agreed for those qualifications by the relevant industry, enterprise, community or professional group
include preparatory access and participation skills and knowledge such as:
- literacy and numeracy
- communication skills
- working in teams
- workplace technology
- Industry specific competencies, of increasing complexity and personal accountability at each level of the Certificate qualification may be gained through a wide range of pathways, including: Australian Apprenticeships (including traineeships); work-based and/or school/institution-based training; and recognition of prior learning (which may include training programs or an accumulation of short courses)
Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained including overseas.