WHY CHOOSE TAFE QUEENSLAND FOR YOUR APPRENTICE/TRAINEE

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CHOICE

We offer courses for people in every stage of their career. From entry level pre-apprenticeships, through to apprenticeships/traineeships and advanced diplomas. We also offer short courses, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and customised training solutions.

FLEXIBILITY

Gone are the days where your apprentice/trainee will be away from the job for extensive training at TAFE. Our training options include in the workplace, online and in the classroom at one of our 40+ Queensland campuses. We can even build a training plan to suit you and your business (see page 8).

JOB READY

We know you’re looking for confident and experienced graduates who are ready to enter the workforce. Our practical approach focuses on applying knowledge with hands-on training so your apprentice/trainee is job ready.

EXPERIENCE

With over 130 years of quality training experience, TAFE Queensland teaches over 120,000 students each year across more than 500 programs, including 18,500 apprentices and trainees.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Our teachers are fully qualified with years of hands-on experience and practical knowledge. They’re also experts at passing their hard-earned knowledge on to your employee so you know they’re getting trained in the latest techniques.

WORLD CLASS TRAINING FACILITIES

With over $200 million invested in our specialist training facilities, our purpose-built training centres ensure your apprentice/trainee receives hands-on training using the latest equipment, tools and practices.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Apprentices and trainees have access to an extensive range of resources to assist with their studies. Our support services include counselling, disability services and learning support.

OUR CONNECTIONS

Our business and industry partnerships ensure that our courses are relevant, responsive and meet the highest industry standards.

RESULTS

As an multi award-winning training provider with a 92.8 % employer satisfaction rate, TAFE Queensland continues to deliver outstanding results for both our students and employers.

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APPRENTICESHIPSARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – Graphic

AUTOMOTIVE

COMMUNITY SERVICES – Childcare

CONSTRUCTION – Civil, General and Off Site

ENGINEERING

FOOD PROCESSING – Meat and Baking

FURNISHING – Floor, General, Glass and Upholstery

HOSPITALITY – Cookery and Front of House Services

PRIMARY INDUSTRY – Horticulture

RETAIL – Hairdressing and Barbering

UTILITIES – Electrotechology, Gas and General

TRAINEESHIPSART & ENTERTAINMENT

AUTOMOTIVE

BUSINESS – Finance, General and Property Services

COMMUNICATIONS – Information Technology and General

COMMUNITY SERVICES – Aged Care, Childcare and General

CONSTRUCTION – Civil and General

ENGINEERING

FOOD PROCESSING – Meat

FURNISHING – General

HEALTH

HOSPITALITY

PRIMARY INDUSTRY – Agriculture, Horticulture and Land Management

PROCESSING MANUFACTURING

RETAIL – General and Personal Services

SPORTS & RECREATION – Fitness and General

TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION – General, Marine, Stevedoring and Warehousing

UTILITIES – Water

Hiring an apprentice/trainee is the single best way to get your workforce skilled and qualified

No matter what industry you are in, investing in training through hiring an apprentice or trainee provides your business with real benefits and contributes to your bottom line.

• Hiring an apprentice/trainee is a cost-effective way to get additional help for your business.

• Combines training and paid employment – your apprentice/trainee will learn on the job.

• Incentives, grants and bonuses are available which can negate the cost of employing an apprentice/trainee (see page 4).

• Apprenticeships/traineeships are designed to be flexible and meet the individual needs of different businesses.

• Apprentices/trainees spend the majority of their time working for you at your business; training options may include online, in the workplace or in the classroom.

• You can choose from school students, school leavers, career changers, or mature-aged apprentices/trainees to suit the needs of your business.

• Training achieves nationally recognised qualifications developed by industry.

• Future-proof your industry by developing the skills of younger workers.

WHY HIRE AN APPRENTICE/TRAINEE

TAFE Queensland offers apprenticeships/traineeships in:

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The Queensland State Training Authority partially funds the training and assessment for selected apprenticeship and traineeship programs. To find out what funding is available to you and your business and how to apply, phone us today for a chat, or visit the Australian Apprenticeships website.

For apprentice/trainee wage and award details and employment conditions information, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

COSTS AND INCENTIVES

The Federal Government provides funding to employers who train and upskill their workforce. In many cases, these grants and incentives will assist in covering the cost of training your apprentice/trainee.

TAFE Queensland training for eligible apprentices/trainees is undertaken at a fee of $1.60 per nominal hour. Nominal hours for each unit will be outlined in the training plan, and will be agreed to prior to the commencement of training. Apprentices/trainees not eligible for funding will be charged a fee for service cost.

Australian Apprenticeships:

www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/employers

Fair Work Ombudsman:

www.fairwork.gov.au

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Commencement incentives ($1,500)

• Recommencement incentives ($750)

• Completion incentives ($3,000)

• Rural and Regional Skills Shortage Incentive ($1,000)

• Mature Aged Workers Incentives ($1,500)

• Australian School-based Apprenticeship Incentive ($1,500)

• Assistance for Australian Apprentices with Disability ($104.30 per week)

• Support for Adult Australian Apprentices ($4,000)

Some of the grants and incentives currently available for apprenticeships/traineeships include*:

*Maximum incentive amounts are accurate at the time of publication. Conditions apply. Please check the Australian Apprenticeships training website for more information.

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HIRING AN APPRENTICE/TRAINEE

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

In order to get the most out of your apprentice/trainee, it is important to understand your business needs. Please contact your local TAFE Queensland team if you would like to discuss how hiring an apprentice/trainee could help or impact your business. A few questions to consider:

• What skills does your business need?

• What area of your business will the apprentice/trainee work in?

• What will the job involve?

• Would you want a full-time or part-time apprentice/trainee?

• Do you have skilled staff to supervise/train the employee?

• Can you offer a variety of work/skills to help your apprentice or trainee fulfil their potential?

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN APPRENTICE/TRAINEE

When hiring any new employee, it is important that you find someone who is a suitable match for your business. A few attributes of a good apprentice/ trainee are:

• Eager to learn and a positive attitude

• Asks questions to grow their skills

• Takes initiative and shows interest

• Knows how to get along with others

• Listens and follows direction

• Good communication skills

• Trustworthy and responsible

• Views their apprenticeship/traineeship as ‘a career move’ rather than ‘just for now’.

HOW TO FIND AN APPRENTICE TAFE Queensland can help you to find the right match. We have job-ready candidates who have completed basic workplace training with us (including prevocational courses and occupational health and safety training) who are motivated to gain employment.

It’s easy and completely free. All you need to do is register your interest and we will contact you with a list of suitable applicants.

Email: FindYourApprentice@tafe.qld.edu.au or Call: 1300 782 555

Note: this service may not be available for all courses and locations.

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FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS

WORKPLACE

In some cases, our teachers can be made available to train and assess apprentices/trainees on the job. This ensures convenience to you while providing minimal disruption to the workplace.

ONLINE

Students can access libraries, study materials and virtual classrooms online, and complete and submit assessments at the click of a button.

DROP-IN DAYS

This flexible training option gives employers and apprentices/trainees the ability to train at TAFE when they want at very short notice. Perfect for downtime or rainy days!

In addition to traditional apprenticeship training, TAFE Queensland offers a variety of training services for employers. These include:

TRAINING SERVICES

A range of flexible training options are available to suit the needs of you and your business. Contact us to discuss what options could be suitable for you.

CLASSROOM

The most traditional training method for apprentices/trainees. Training can be delivered in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6-week blocks in our cutting-edge, practical and theoretical classrooms. In some instances day-release (one day a week) training may be available.

MIXED MODE

Combine the available training options to create a training plan that works around you and your business needs.

• Customised training plans for your workplace

• Verification of Competency (VOC)

• Training needs analysis (upskilling your workforce)

• Advanced courses

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment and funding

Contact your local Client Service Centre and ask to speak to our Business Development team to discuss how we can create a unique training package for your business.

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Please note: not all training options are available for all courses and locations. Please contact your local Client Service Centre for more information.

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GETTING STARTED

TRAINING CONTRACT

The most important step in hiring an apprentice/trainee is for you and your apprentice/trainee to sign a training contract. To do this you will need to contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP). ANPs are a free service to make it easier for employers to recruit, train and retain an apprentice/trainee. They will also provide funding advice and administrative support throughout the process.

CHOOSING YOUR TRAINING PROVIDER

Once you have signed the contract and chosen TAFE Queensland as your training provider, we are notified by your chosen ANP and will contact you within 48hrs to organise an onsite or phone induction. We’ll discuss things like the training plan, what training options are available, how to complete the Training Record and other information like fees, student rules and employer obligations.

GET TRAINING!

Once the induction has taken place, we can get down to the bit we love - training. Training for your apprentice/trainee can start in as little as two weeks after the induction, or we can commence the training based on what works for you and your apprentice/trainee.

Why wait to make great? Contact your local TAFE Queensland team on 1300 782 555 for a training solution to suit your business.

ACE Apprenticeship Centre (MRAEL) 1300 223 467 www.mrael.com.au

Apprenticeship Support Australia 1300 363 831 www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au

BUSY At Work 132 879 www.busyatwork.com.au

MEGT 136 348 www.megt.com.au

Skill360 1300 933 358 www.skill360.com.au

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