Which GTO Option Best Suits My Business?

Compare ‘Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment’ and ‘Apprenticeship and Traineeship Management’ to find the best fit for your business.

Community Solutions supports employers in two key ways when it comes to hiring apprentices and trainees.

The difference depends on who legally employs the apprentice or trainee and how much support your business needs.

This page will help you quickly understand the difference.

GTO Hire – We Employ, You Host

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment

Under Apprenticeship and Traineeship Employment, Community Solutions is the legal employer of the apprentice or trainee, and you host them in your workplace.

We take on the employment responsibility, while you focus on supervision and on-the-job training.

This option may suit your business if you:

Want to reduce employment risk and administration
Are new to hiring apprentices or trainees
Need flexibility as workloads or projects change
Want end-to-end support from recruitment through to completion

What Community Solutions manages:

Recruitment, screening and onboarding
Employment contracts and payroll
Superannuation, leave and WorkCover
Training contracts and compliance
Ongoing mentoring and performance support

Best suited to:

Businesses seeking a fully supported, low-risk option for apprenticeships and traineeships.

GTO Support – You Employ, We Support

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Management

Under Apprenticeship and Traineeship Management, you directly employ the apprentice or trainee, while Community Solutions provides expert support to help you manage training, compliance and performance requirements.

You remain the employer, with confidence that the complex requirements are being managed correctly.

This option may suit your business if you:

Already employ apprentices or trainees
Want to retain full control as the employer
Need support navigating training contracts and compliance
Value access to specialist advice without outsourcing employment

What Community Solutions supports you with:

Training contracts and regulatory requirements
Compliance and reporting
Performance management and mentoring support
Acting as a liaison between you and training providers
Ongoing advice throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship

Best suited to:

Businesses that employ directly and want trusted GTO support behind the scenes.

Apprenticeships or Traineeships – Which Should You Choose?

Both apprenticeships and traineeships are effective workforce solutions, but they suit different business needs.

Apprenticeships are commonly used for:

Trade and technical roles
Long-term skills development
Construction, electrical, automotive, engineering and manufacturing roles

Traineeships are commonly used for:

Entry-level and support roles
Office, administration, customer service, IT and community services
Businesses wanting to build capability quickly
Employers seeking flexible, cost-effective workforce options

Our team can help you decide whether a trainee or apprentice is right for your business along with the best GTO option.

Still Not Sure Which Approach Is Best?

You don’t need to have everything worked out before getting in touch with us. We’ll take the time to understand:

Your business and workforce needs
The roles you’re looking to fill
Whether an apprentice or trainee is the best solution
Which service option best suits your situation?

Ready to Discuss Your Options?

Speak with our team to explore the right approach for your business.

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