We compare two key options for hiring apprentices in Queensland and outline the pros and cons of each model.
If you’re a Queensland business owner, chances are you’ve felt the pressure of trying to find reliable, skilled workers.
With growing demand and a tightening labour market, embracing apprenticeships and traineeships is a valuable and proven way to build a pipeline of skilled talent tailored to your business.
Apprenticeships and traineeships have long been a cornerstone of Australia’s national approach to skills development.
According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, they continue to provide an important avenue to employment while helping businesses of all sizes build and maintain a skilled, reliable workforce.
But once you decide to bring on an apprentice or trainee, the next big question is: should you hire them directly or partner with a Group Training Organisation (GTO) like Community Solutions?
Your business recruits and employs apprentices or trainees directly. You handle all HR responsibilities, including payroll, superannuation, entitlements, workplace supervision and training coordination.
The GTO acts as the legal employer, taking care of recruitment, payroll, training compliance and ongoing apprentice and traineeship support.
Your business hosts the apprentice or trainee and provides day-to-day, on-the-job training.
Both approaches can work. The right choice depends on how much control you want, how much admin you’re willing to handle and the level of in-house support your business already has.
There are clear differences between hiring an apprentice and trainee directly and going through a GTO, especially when it comes to responsibility, flexibility and support.
The table below provides an overview of how each option compares.
Not sure which model is right for you? Talk to Community Solutions for free, no-obligation advice tailored to your business.
Some larger organisations with in-house HR and compliance teams may choose to directly employ apprentices or trainees. But for most small-to-medium businesses, this approach comes with significant admin, legal responsibilities and risk.
That’s why so many Queensland businesses partner with Community Solutions – to reduce overhead, stay compliant and keep apprentices and trainees on track from day one.
Partnering with a GTO like Community Solutions means we take on the employment responsibilities, freeing you to focus on training and mentoring your apprentice or trainee. As your GTO partner, we:
This model saves you time, reduces paperwork and gives you peace of mind. Our Field Officers provide tailored support throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship.
See how our GTO model could work for your business. Call 1300 621 499 or enquire online today.
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research reports that one in three apprentices leave within their first year, often due to poor job fit or limited support.
GTOs can help reduce this risk through:
The result? More confident employers, more supported apprentices and trainees and better retention rates.
With Community Solutions, you’re not just hosting an apprentice or trainee, you’re gaining a workforce partner that’s invested in your success.
We’ll help you choose the model that works best for your needs and support you every step of the way.
Start building your future workforce today.
Call 1300 621 499 or visit our Hiring Apprentices page to find out how Community Solutions can help you recruit, retain and support your apprentices or trainees, with less risk and less admin.
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