FAQ's Employee
What is a traineeship?
• A traineeship is a work based training program for employees that combines flexible on and off the job training.
What are the benefits in you undertaking a traineeship?
• You obtain a nationally recognised qualification in Certificate II or III and gain accreditation towards further studies.
• You gain greater access to job opportunities and job security
• Your chances for promotion can improve, as you work you will have a better understanding and appreciation of the industry you work in.
Am I eligible to become a trainee?
• To be eligible you must be in either part time or full time employment
• Traineeships are available to people aged 14 years and 9 months - there is no upper age limit.
• You must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status
• To undertake Certificate II or III you must be employed for an average of 13 hours per week part time, or on a full time basis.
How long does a traineeship take?
• The length of a traineeship can run over a minimum period of 12 months or up to a maximum of 48 months duration.
What are my employer's responsibilities?
• Your employer must provide you with time off to attend training when required.
• They must pay you to attend training
• It is recommended that as a trainee you are paid according to the award you are employed under.
• Please contact you Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) for a full list of employer responsibilities.
Who trains me and how often?
• Contact visits will be conducted by a William Angliss Institute Workplace Assessor/Trainer every 6-8 weeks for Metro areas. and quaterly for regional areas.
• Trainees are also provided with one-on-one time with the Workplace Assessors/Trainer during each of these visits
When can I start?
• You can begin the traineeship program at anytime throughout the year, by simply contacting the Institute on the numbers provided in the contact pages.
What if a traineeship is not for me?
• Your traineeship can be cancelled at any time if there is a mutual agreement between all the parties and this should be arranged through your manager, the AAC and the William Angliss Institute Workplace Assessor/Trainer.
• If you are resigning you should cancel your traineeship prior to leaving your employment.
Fees?
Enrolment fees for new trainees of between $350 - $1100 depending on your residential state, and $2900 per existing* trainee are payable to William Angliss Institute to cover training materials and the administration cost of enrolment. For full payment details please contact your Client Management/Program Coordinator for a Fees Agreement.
*Please contact your Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) to establish the eligibility status of your employees - www.newapprenticeships.gov.au
FAQ's Employer:
What is a traineeship?
• A traineeship is a work-based training program that provides your employees with flexible on-and off the job training
How do traineeships benefit my business?
• enhancing productivity through training with minimal disruption to the workplace
• increasing employee motivation by assisting them to gain a nationally recognised qualification
• decreasing the attrition rate of front staff by providing long-term career opportunities for retail trainees
• expanding the skill base of your tourism staff
• achieving best practice through access to quality training, which provides both theoretical and practical competencies
Which staff members are eligible to become trainees?
• Staff that are employed either part-time or full-time
• Traineeships are available to people aged over 14 years and 9 months and there is no upper age limit
• There are no formal entry-level requirements but your trainee must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency status
What is the difference between a NEW and EXISTING Trainee?
• A NEW trainee is an employee who has been working for less than 3 months full-time or 12 months part-time and an EXISTING Trainee is an employee who has been working for more than 3 months full-time or more than 12 months part-time
What courses can be undertaken as trainees with William Angliss Institute?
• Certificate III in Tourism (wholesale) Comprises 19 units in total made up of 15 core units and 4 elective units
• Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Travel Sales) Comprises 22 units in total made up of 16 core units and 6 elective units
What are my responsibilities as the employer of trainees ?
• You must provide time for your staff to attend training when required
• Employers should also pay trainees for attending training
• It is recommended that all trainees are paid according to the award that they are employed under
• Please contact your Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) for a full list of Employer responsibilities
When can my staff commence a traineeship ?
• A traineeship can commence at anytime throughout the year by simply contacting the Institute on the numbers provided below.
What happens if a trainee resigns ?
• Your staff's traineeship can be cancelled at any time if there is a mutual agreement between all the parties and should be arranged through yourself, the AAC and the William Angliss Institute Workplace Assessor/Trainer
• You should cancel your staff's traineeship prior to them leaving your employment
Are there any financial incentives offered to employers ?
• In some cases the Federal Government will provide assistance to help meet the costs associated with training.
For further information, please contact your Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC
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