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Employment Information

Transfer of traineeship

A trainee can be transferred to another employer providing that all parties are in agreement.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

Dismissal

A trainee cannot be dismissed after the completion of the probationary period or after the training contract has been approved by NSW DET, whichever is the later.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

Mutual cancellation

An employer and their trainee can apply to cancel the training contract at any time of both parties agree.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

Mutual suspension

An employer and their trainee can apply to mutually suspend a traineeship under certain circumstances, such as a lack of work or if the trainee has been injured or ill for a long time.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

How many trainees can I employ?

As long as there is adequate supervision and training for each trainee, there is no limit to the number of trainees who can be employed by a workplace.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

Traineeship age limits

The is no upper age limit for trainees but minimum age requirements apply, as children are required to attend school until the age of 15.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

Duration of traineeships

Traineeships generally range from 6 months to 3 years in duration.

For more information contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

What are my responsibilities in regard to Workers Compensation?

Trainees are to be treated as any other employee in respect to workers compensation and injuries at work.

Superannuation

Trainees (whether full-time, part-time or school based part-time) accrue leave and have access to superannuation on the same basis as other employees, except when otherwise specified in the appropriate industrial award or approved industrial arrangement.

Early completion of a traineeship

Did you know that NSW trainees can.....

• Get credit for previous work experience or study?
• Complete their traineeship term ahead of time?

The benefits of early completion are many:

• you will have a qualified employee sooner
• your trainee can take on more responsibility at work (be promoted/supervise others)
• you will get your Commonwealth incentive payment earlier
• you will have flexibility to suit your skills needs and improved performance to boost your bottom line!!!

When to ask for an early completion

You and your trainee can seek a reduction in the term of the traineeship either at the beginning of or during the traineeship.

Why can we ask for an early completion?

You and your trainee can ask for an early completion, if your trainee has:

• previous relevant experience or
• undertaken related training previously such as a pre-vocational course or
• demonstrated relevant training overseas

Early completion of the traineeship may be requested if:

• your trainee has completed their formal qualification/training through the registered training organisation nominated in the training contract and
• you are able to confirm that your trainee has demonstrated the required competencies.

For your convenience, guidelines and request forms can be accessed by clicking on the link below.

Where to submit your request for early completion

Please submit your request to the local NSW DET State Training Centre. State Training Centre officers will process your request and advise you of the outcome.

Your nominated ACC (Australian Apprenticeships Centre) representative can assist you to prepare and lodge the request.

If you think your trainee may be eligible for credit or recognition, contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

Guidelines for Early Completion

Requests for early completion of a training contract may be approved by the Commissioner for Vocational Training when:

• the written request is received by your local DET State Training Centre (see details below) prior to the nominal completion date and
• your trainee has successfully completed the appropriate qualification through the registered training organisation (RTO) and
• you consider your trainee has achieved a level of competence at the required industry standard and
• the request is supported by both you and your trainee

Note: If the request for early completion is not supported by both you and your trainee, the matter may be referred by the Commissioner to the Vocational Training Tribunal for determination.

For more information contact your local NSW DET State Training Centre at:

Western
NSW Govt Offices, Cnr Anson and Kite Streets,
Orange NSW 2800
(PO Box 53)
Ph 6392 8500

Phone 13 28 11 to be connected to your nearest Centre (local call cost)

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