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| Australian Apprenticeships Centres (AACs): |
AACs are contracted by the Australian Government to deliver Australian Apprenticeship Support Services to employers and Australian Apprentices. ace is a Australian Apprenticeships Centre.
AAC’s have the following roles and responsibilities: |
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provide general information on apprenticeships and traineeships |
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when required
assist with completion of training contract |
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lodge training contract with the Department of Employment & Training |
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administer the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Programme |
| If you would like any further information regarding Australian Apprenticeships Centres please contact us |
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| Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST): |
| DEST is the department of the Australian Government which contracts ace to administer Australian Apprenticeship Support Services. AACs operate under the strict guidelines set by DEST, when administering all aspects of Australian Apprenticeship Support Services, including the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme.
DEST set the eligibility criteria for all incentives and allowances in regards to Australian Apprenticeships. Requests from employers and Australian apprentices in regards to waiving guidelines and eligibility criteria are granted at DEST’s discretion. www.dest.gov.au |
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| Department of Education Training and the Arts (DETA): |
| In Queensland, DETA is the State Training Authority and regulates the Australian Apprenticeship system in Queensland. DETA is the authority on all aspects of Australian Apprenticeships and performs the following functions: |
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monitor apprenticeships and traineeships in Queensland |
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approve, refuse, amend and regulate apprenticeships and traineeships |
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mediate between the parties |
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oversee the training provided by employers and SRTOs to apprentices and trainees |
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handle enquiries from the stakeholders |
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look after the wellbeing of apprentices and trainees |
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provide advice to employers, apprentices and guardians |
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check training record books |
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progress visits on employers and apprentices/trainees |
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assist with personal issues that affect the apprentices and trainees |
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oversee the process from signing the training contract until the issuing of completion certificate. |
| You can find more information on DETA at www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au |
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| Department of Industrial Relations (Wageline): |
| Wageline provides information on employment conditions, wage rates and tool allowances for trainees and apprentices throughout Queensland. Contact Wageline by telephoning 1300 369 945, or visit www.wageline.qld.gov.au |
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| Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s): |
| The Queensland Government has registered a number of training organisations (ie. TAFE institutes and private training providers) to provide training for apprentices and trainees. Once a registered training organisation is chosen to become part of an apprenticeship or traineeship, it then becomes the ‘supervising registered training organisation’ and works with the employer and Australian apprentice to develop a training plan. SRTO’s have the following roles and responsibilities: |
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provide induction information when required |
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develop a training plan and training record |
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assess employer’s capacity to meet requirements of apprenticeship or traineeship |
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role under the Australian Quality Training Framework – assessment and issue of qualification |
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deliver additional learning support if required – for example, help with maths, reading or writing skills |
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advise on the cost of training |
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| Group Training Organisations (GTO’s): |
| A group training organisation is a not-for-profit entity established predominately to provide training and employment opportunities.
Group training organisations employ apprentices and trainees and are responsible for ensuring that those employees receive suitable training and experience. To achieve this aim, the group training organisation will find a suitable 'host' employer for each apprentice or trainee to work with on a day-to-day basis.
Businesses can choose to become a ‘host’ employer, the GTO will take on all the legal responsibilities of having a Australian Apprentice which will allow you to focus on your core business.
Apprentices and trainees employed by group training organisations may spend their entire apprenticeship or traineeship with one host employer who can offer them a well-rounded training experience. Alternatively, they may be rotated around a number of employers who can each offer a specialised area of training.
Employers who may not otherwise have been able to employ an apprentice or trainee have an opportunity to participate in the training system by hosting an apprentice or trainee for a nominated period of time.
Using a Group Training Organisation is one option for businesses to consider when taking on an apprentice or trainee. To find out more about which Group Training Companies are available in your region, contact us. |
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