Employer Information Pack

1. What is a Group Training Organisation?

• Group Training Organisations (GTOs) offer you expert advice and assistance to find the right apprenticeship or traineeship.
• GTOs employ over 40,000 apprentices and trainees throughout Australia so you have access to the largest employer network of apprentices and trainees.
• GTOs can organise apprenticeships and traineeships wherever you are, in both city and regional areas in all states and territories.
• GTOs place apprentices and trainees with a range of small and large host businesses who provide on the job training so with a GTO you have more choice and opportunities.
• GTOs ensure you receive all your entitlements and they monitor your progress, offering support as you need it.

2. What are the benefits of "hosting" an Apprentice/Trainee through GTNT?

• With GTNT you get all the advantages of carefully selected apprentices and trainees, short or long-term, without the burden of paperwork and payroll.
• GTNT employ apprentices and trainees and then place them with you for as long as you need them.
• We take care of the paperwork for wages, allowances, workers compensation, superannuation etc and are there throughout the period of the apprenticeship or traineeship to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Provides a safety net for host employers who have a carefully selected apprentice/trainee without the worries of a long term employment contract.
• Staffing is flexible to help small business meet peak workloads & seasonal fluctuations.
• GTNT source Government rebates & incentives for host employers.
• "Hassle free" approach allows you to develop & grow your business.
• Host Employers provide on-the-job training - GTNT does everything else.
• Small expense to host employers and includes a small recovery cost charge which is our main source of income.
• Act as consultants for both host employers & apprentices/trainees throughout the entire period of employment & training.

3. What services do GTNT provide?

• GTNT is the total apprentice / trainee solution matched to the needs of your business.
• GTNT manage all aspects including recruitment, training contracts, wages and entitlements, administration, training delivery and monitoring skill development.
• GTNT field officers provide ongoing mentoring and support to mediate and solve any workplace issues that arise.
• Importantly you are not locked into a long term training contract. Apprentices and trainees can be changed and moved to suit your business needs.

4. What are my Responsibilities when I take on an Apprentice/Trainee?

• Go through the induction information with the GTNT and the apprentice or trainee.
• Work with GTNT to ensure that:
• the workplace has the range of work and facilities required for your training.
• there is an acceptable number of tradespeople or qualified persons in the workplace.
• you will be adequately supervised when you are in the workplace.
• work with your apprentice or trainee and GTNT to draw up the training plan.
• deliver training to your apprentice or trainee as required in the training plan.
• ensure your apprentice or trainee is adequately supervised in the workplace.
• carry out an induction and all other obligations required of an employer, including those related to safety and fair treatment
• release your apprentice or trainee from work duties to participate in training delivered by the supervising registered training organisation, as outlined in the training plan

5. Who can use GTNT?

• Any business can use GTNT to employ their apprentices or trainees because GTNT is active in just about every industry – from the traditional trades through to community, personal and business services.

6. Why use GTNT?

• We carefully select suitable apprentices and trainees.
• We handle the paperwork and payroll.
• We provide ongoing support to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• You have the flexibility to meet peak workloads and seasonal variations without the worries of long-term contracts.
• You get quality apprentices and trainees with GTNT’s proven performance.

7. Does that mean I can choose to have an Apprentice or Trainee for only as long as I need them?

• Yes. GTNT offers the flexibility that direct employment can’t. If your business requirements change and you find the apprentice or trainee is no longer needed then with GTNT you can make changes.

8. If I use GTNT do I still receive the Government incentive payments for taking on an Apprentice or Trainee?

• Yes. You still receive the benefit of Australian Government incentive payments. GTNT will either pass these incentive payments directly on to host employers or they will use these payments to lower their charge out rate (the cost of using their services).
  

9. Who monitors the Apprentice or Trainee’s training progress?

• GTNT staff work with apprentices and trainees to monitor their learning progress. They ensure the apprentice or trainee is on track to complete their qualification and is developing the skills needed to be successful in the workplace.

10. Is Group Training an affordable option?

• Yes. If you calculate all the hidden costs of employing an apprentice or trainee (including your time and effort) and the experience and expertise that group training staff bring to the recruitment and ongoing management process then you’ll find group training delivers value for money.