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How does Novaskill help employers hire apprentices and trainees?

Novaskill helps employers across the Hunter, Newcastle and regional NSW find, employ, pay and keep apprentices and trainees, with one provider managing the whole arrangement. As a Group Training Organisation (GTO) established in 1980, Novaskill employs the apprentice or trainee and places them with your business, so you get the staff member without the paperwork and risk.

We take care of recruitment, interviewing, work health and safety (WHS) training, pre-employment checks and medicals, employment contracts, and contact with TAFE or your chosen training provider. We also cover all payroll-related costs, including leave entitlements, superannuation, workers compensation and tool allowances. To keep things running smoothly, your dedicated field officer is on call for any support you or your apprentice may need.

An employer walking through a workshop with a Novaskill worker

Key facts: employing apprentices with Novaskill

  • Novaskill is a Group Training Organisation (GTO) established in 1980, serving the Hunter, Newcastle and regional NSW.
  • A GTO employs the apprentice or trainee and hosts them with your business, taking on the employer responsibilities.
  • Novaskill manages recruitment, WHS induction, contracts, payroll, leave, superannuation and workers compensation.
  • More than 1,000 nationally recognised qualifications are available to match your workforce needs.
  • A range of government financial incentives and wage subsidies may apply [NEEDS: confirm current incentive amounts and eligibility].
  • Provider/RTO code: 6996.

Why use a Group Training Organisation instead of hiring directly?

A Group Training Organisation takes the time, stress and risk out of employing apprentices and trainees, because Novaskill is the legal employer and you simply host the apprentice. Running a business is stressful, and employing apprentices does not have to be. If you are new to the model, our guide to what Group Training is and how it works explains the arrangement in plain terms.

Trained to your needs

Staff will be trained to meet your specific business needs.

Financial incentives

A range of financial incentives and assistance may apply.

You choose the training

You choose the training provider and how, when and where training is delivered.

Nationally recognised

Training achieves nationally recognised qualifications developed by industry.

Over 1,000 qualifications

More than 1,000 qualifications available to match your requirements.

What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee?

An apprenticeship and a traineeship are both paid jobs that combine work with nationally recognised training, but they differ in length and the industries they cover. Both lead to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification, and Novaskill can employ and host either one for your business.

Feature Apprenticeship Traineeship
Typical industries Trades such as construction, electrical, automotive and engineering Service and office roles such as business, retail, hospitality and aged care
Typical duration Usually 3 to 4 years Usually 1 to 2 years
Outcome Nationally recognised trade qualification Nationally recognised vocational qualification
Employer of record Novaskill as the Group Training Organisation Novaskill as the Group Training Organisation

For a closer look at the costs and returns, see your investment in an apprentice and the full list of benefits and options for apprenticeships and traineeships.

What is “Group Training” anyway?

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Frequently asked questions about employing apprentices with Novaskill

Novaskill is the legal employer when you use the Group Training model. As the Group Training Organisation (GTO), Novaskill holds the employment contract, manages payroll and superannuation, and covers workers compensation, while your business hosts the apprentice day to day.

Novaskill manages recruitment, interviewing, WHS induction, pre-employment checks and medicals, employment contracts, and contact with TAFE or your chosen training provider. We also handle all payroll-related costs, including leave entitlements, superannuation, workers compensation and tool allowances.

A range of government financial incentives and wage subsidies may apply when you employ an apprentice or trainee through Novaskill. Eligibility depends on the qualification, the industry and current government programs [NEEDS: confirm current incentive amounts and eligibility].

Yes. With Novaskill you choose the training provider, along with how, when and where training is delivered. The training achieves nationally recognised qualifications developed by industry, with more than 1,000 qualifications available to match your requirements.

Your dedicated Novaskill field officer is on call for any support you or your apprentice may need. The same field officer also helps with day-to-day questions, which is why we share practical guidance on supervising your apprentice or trainee in the workplace.

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