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Employers of apprentices and trainees

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Understanding apprenticeships and traineeships

Having an apprentice or trainee can be a rewarding experience, find out more before you get started.

Understand apprenticeships
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Commencing an apprentice

Gain an insight into the sign-up process and the training plan.

Commencing an apprentice
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Apprenticeships at NMTAFE

NMTAFE support and tools available to employers of apprentices.

Apprenticeships at NMTAFE
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Equipment and licenses

The licences and equipment your apprentice will need.

Equipment and licenses
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On the job training

Information about supervising your apprentice and release from the workplace.

On the job training
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Off the job training

Read up on scheduling, fees, absences, returning to work, workers' compensation and travel.

Off the job training
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Making changes to your apprenticeship

Details on transferring, suspending or terminating a training contract.

Making changes
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Results and completions

Learn about progress reports, capstone testing, contract extension and certification.

Results and completions

Please note 'Apprentice' is an umbrella term referring to apprentices, trainees, interns or cadets and the term apprenticeship refers to contract arrangements for an apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or internship, unless specified otherwise.