Employer Help

What are the National Employment Standards?

The National Employment Standards also referred to as NES are the minimum standards that apply to employment of employees. Here we look at what is covered by the NES and what you as an employer should know in order to meet these standards.

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Government Incentives for Employers of Apprentices

The Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program provides different incentives aimed at assisting employers that take on Australian Apprentices especially in certain trade that are experiencing a skills shortage.
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Hiring an Apprentice Checklist

Hiring an apprentice can be a complicated process, especially if you are doing it for the first time and on your own. To help you out we’ve created a simple employer checklist for you to follow when hiring an apprentice.

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Looking for an Apprentice? Tips & Advice

If you are looking for an apprentice, then you should know that whatever industry you are involved in, it is worth hiring an Australian Apprentice as they can provide your business with real benefits in addition to contributing to your bottom line.

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Employer Incentives for Traineeships

The Australian government provides employer incentives for traineeships to encourage employers to take up trainees. For this to happen, the employer has got to satisfy the eligibility criteria that is set out in the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program Guidelines.

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Steps to Assessing Your Training Needs

If you are to put in place the right training for your business, then you need to undertake a training needs analysis in order to identify the skills needs of your workers and your workplace.
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The Advantages of Hiring an Apprentice

Hiring an apprentice can provide real benefits for your business. Not only will your business experience reduced overheads, increased productivity and be eligible for government incentives, you will also be able to cost effectively improve the talent of your team.

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Upskill your Existing Employees with Apprenticeships

There are numerous benefits of supporting your existing employees to increase their skills with an apprenticeship. If you are training employees with apprenticeships, then you need to know that an existing worker refers to an employee that has a 3 month or more full-time equivalent of a working relationship with an employer.

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Supervising an Apprentice

Employers and workplace supervisors play an important role in the success of traineeships and apprenticeships. Indeed, a capable supervisor can make workplace apprentice training both meaningful and enjoyable for themselves and for the trainee or apprentice. Remember that under the industrial arrangements, the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act as well as the training contract, appropriate supervision is a legal requirement.
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Hiring an Apprentice for your Workplace

An Australian apprenticeship combines practical work with learning that is structured and leads to a nationally recognised qualification. It provides apprentices with the necessary job experience to enable them get started in the career of their choice. Read More