Role of Group Training Organisations
A Group Training Organisation (GTO) acts as the primary employer and:
- selects the apprentice or trainee carefully to ensure that they are suitable for your business
- arranges and monitors the on and off-the-job training
- takes responsibility for all paperwork connected with wages, allowances, superannuation, workers compensation, sick/holiday pay and other benefits
- ensures that each apprentice or trainee receives a broad range of training and experience by rotating, where necessary, the apprentice or trainee from business to business.
The benefits to you are:
- You do not have to provide a permanent position for the apprentice or trainee.
- You can recruit an apprentice to suit your peak business workload and seasonal variations.
- Hiring an apprentice or trainee is cost-efficient.
- The GTO acts as your consultant and trouble-shooter throughout the period of employment and training.
- You can replace your apprentice or trainee with another if you are not satisfied.
- Administrative duties are fulfilled by the GTO.
Find a Group Training Organisation
To find a GTO in your area, search the Group Training area of the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website.