Group Training - Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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What is Group Training?

Group Training is an employment and training arrangement whereby an organisation employs apprentices and trainees under a training contract and places them with "host" employers.

How does Group Training Work?

Group Training is the easiest way to take on apprentices and trainees. With Group Training, host employers get all the advantages of carefully selected apprentices and trainees, short or long-term, without the hassle of paperwork, payroll and dealing with other agencies.

We employ apprentices and trainees and then place them with host employers for as long as they need them. We take care of the paperwork for wages, allowances, work cover, superannuation etc, while the employer provides the on job training component. WORKCO Field Officers visit the workplace regularly throughout the period of the apprenticeship or traineeship to make sure everything runs smoothly. They handle issues such as work performance, training and training providers, wages and entitlements, Government allowances and subsidies.

What are the benefits of Group Training for Employers?

Group Training makes it as simple as possible for businesses to take on apprentices and trainees.

• WORKCO apprentices and trainees are carefully selected
• We handle the paperwork and payroll
• We provide ongoing support to make sure everything runs smoothly
• Employers have the flexibility to meet peak workloads and seasonal variations
• Employers get quality apprentices and trainees with WORKCO's proven performance

What are the benefits of Group Training for Apprentices and Trainees?

WORKCO Group Training employed Apprentices and Trainees are supported for the duration of the employment and training period. Our experienced Field Officers provide the following support:

• WORKCO pay wages and entitlements at the highest possible rates
• A thorough induction explaining the role and expectations of the position
• An Occupational Health and Safety Induction
• Take care of the arrangements for off or on job training
• Provide assistance with accommodation at trade school if required
• Provide advice on allowances and subsidies which may be available
• Conduct a work place hazard inspection to assist in minimising OH&S risks
• Regularly communicate with training providers to monitor progress
• Conduct 12 weekly performance reviews with host employer
• Visit workplace to provide support and advice to apprentice or trainee
• Manage workplace "rotations" when required.