Traineeships information for employers

Traineeships were introduced to provide employment and training opportunities in a range of areas not generally covered by apprenticeships. There are now more than 600 Traineeships available in NSW.

A Traineeship combines work and training in a formal training contract between a trainee and an employer. The employer agrees to employ the trainee for the period of the program (usually one to two years) and provides structured training on-the-job with ‘off-the-job’ training provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute.

Information for employers:

The NSW Government will meet the cost of the new entrant Traineeship training delivered by TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute except for the TAFE NSW fee. Payroll tax exemptions also apply for new entrant trainee wages.

How to find a trainee:

• Register our job vacancy with Australian Job Search by phoning 131 715 or registering online at www.jobsearch.gov.au
• Contact a Group Training Company www.gtaltd.com.au
• Advertise the position in newspapers, magazines, trade journals or on a jobs website

Visit a Jobplace Coordinator at your local TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute college or phone 131 674 and ask to speak with a Jobplace Coordinator.

Further information:

NSI Traineeship Coordinator
Telephone: 131 674 or + 61 2 9942 0418 (for calls outside of New South Wales).
Email: nsi.Traineeships@tafensw.edu.au

Useful links:

www.apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au

www.newapprenticeships.gov.au

www.centrelink.gov.au

www.jobnetwork.gov.au