Hiring an apprentice is an investment in the future of your business. There are many benefits involved that can be of great value to your business, including:

• An employee being trained in a way that meets your business requirements and needs.
• Qualifications are offered in a wide and varied amount of industries.
• Apprenticeships and traineeships are offered at all certificate levels up to Advanced Diploma.
• You have the choice of what training provider you wish to use and flexible options regarding timing, location and nature of the training.
• User choice funding from your State or Territory Training Authority.
• A range of financial incentives for eligible employers.
• An apprenticeship can be full time, part time a school based, depending on what suits your      business.
• Qualifications and competencies are nationally qualified.

To employ an Australian Apprentice you will need fill in an Australian Workplace Agreement, Certified Agreement or equivalent document for your state. If you would like more information regarding this agreement, we suggest you contact your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre and they will be able to walk you through the process.

It is also worth taking the time to read through the National Code of Good Practice for Australian Apprenticeships. This document explains what is expected of you as an employer when you enter into a Training Contract.