Australian Apprenticeships operate on the basis of a formal Training Agreement between an employer and the Australian Apprentice.
The Contract protects both you and your employee's interests. It also outlines your obligation to provide training, specifies the qualification to be achieved by your Australian Apprentice and explains their obligations to you.
Training contracts are registered with your State or Territory Training Authority.
For information on Training Contract requirements contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in your region or the State or Territory Training Authority in your State or Territory.
Once an Australian Apprenticeship has been successfully completed, your Australian Apprentice is awarded a nationally recognised qualification. Prior to the completion of the Australian Apprenticeship you will be notified of the exact end date of the Training Contract by the State or Territory Training Authority (STA). This notification will outline the completion process that you need to follow in your state or territory.
The STA will also notify the Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The RTO must confirm that you have delivered all the required on-the-job training and that they have delivered all the necessary off-the-job training. Your RTO must also confirm that the Australian Apprentice has successfully completed all units of competency to achieve the qualification.
Once all requirements for completion of the Australian Apprenticeship have been met, a certificate listing the units of competency and the qualification achieved will be issued as per the requirements of the state or territory. Your Australian Apprenticeships Centre will assist you with the completion process and will determine if you may be eligible to receive any incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program.
Training Contracts are for a specified period and is agreed to by all parties signed including you (the employer), your Australian Apprentice, your Australian Apprenticeships Centre and your local State or Territory Training Authority (STA). Completion may occur prior to the stipulated end date. Contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre and/or STA.
A cancellation of the Training Contract can be made at the request of either the employer or employee prior to the end date.
If the Australian Apprenticeship is still within the stipulated probation period, the Training Contract can be legally cancelled by either party giving one week's notice.
After the probation period, you may request to cancel the Training Contract if:
Offences by your Australian Apprentice which constitute misconduct include:
The Australian Apprentice can request to have the Training Contract cancelled if:
If you are able to reach a mutual and voluntary agreement to cancel the Training Contract you must both complete and sign the required cancellation form. Contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre for assistance.
If you can't reach a mutual agreement to cancel the Training Contract, your State or Territory Training Authority has its own procedures. The relevant committee or tribunal will investigate the situation, and either dismiss the complaint or attempt to resolve it. Contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre for assistance.
Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. The off-the-job training is delivered by a training provider who is registered in your State or Territory to provide nationally recognised training.
Under User Choice arrangements you may be able to select the private or public training provider of your choice. In addition, you may be able to negotiate the timing, location and nature of the training. This makes it easier in a number of ways:
The details of policies governing User Choice of training provider differ from State to State, and within States where training markets vary.
For information on User Choice arrangements contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in your region or visit the website of the State or Territory Training Authority in your area.