What is a Group Training Organisation?

If you’re looking for an apprentice, Group Training may be for you!

Group Training is a structured training and employment model where a Group Training Organisation (GTO) employs apprentices and trainees under an Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract and places them with host employers.

As the legal employer, the GTO organises the apprentice or trainee’s training and looks after their wages, workers compensation and other employee benefits. They also provide essential care and support to help achieve the successful completion of the training contract.

GTOs operate in city and regional areas throughout Australia and are active in most industries – including automotive, construction, electrical, plumbing, engineering, horticulture, community services, retail, hospitality, business administration and more.

As a registered GTO, they uphold a high standard of quality for every apprentice, trainee, and host employer.

Why a Group Training Organisation?

GTOs are committed to connecting your business with the right apprentices or trainees.

GTOs are dedicated to supporting the recruitment and training needs of employers and providing training and employment opportunities for apprentices or trainees.

They have far-reaching connections with employers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and apprentices or trainees.

Some GTOs specialise in servicing specific industries (eg. hospitality, plumbing, electrical) while others focus on supporting specific geographic regions.

The Benefits of Group Training

What are the benefits to my business of engaging an apprentice or trainee through a Group Training Organisation?

A ‘one stop shop’ that takes care of the recruitment, selection and administrative processes needed to have an apprentice/trainee in your workplace.

Management of training requirements and monitoring of the apprentice or trainee progress, both on and off the job.

A partnership that delivers ongoing personal support, workplace monitoring, safety assessments and troubleshooting of any problems.

Rotation of apprentices during peak or down times or for multi-skilling across different facets of the business. Rotation may also be beneficial during difficult economic times or if placements are not working out.

No commitment to long term training contracts – offering businesses increased confidence to take on an apprentices or trainees.

Stable employment opportunities for young people.

A mechanism for placing out-of-trade apprentices.

How can I connect with the right GTO to help my business?

Many GTOs are not-for-profit and are focused on addressing training and employment issues in their local community.

AEN SA can connect you to the right GTO member to meet your organisational requirements via our Industry Connect solution.

For further information on how AEN SA and Industry Connect can support your business visit the Industry Connect page on our website via link below.