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Host a Traineeship with Charter Australia

Develop Skilled, Job-Ready Employees in New South Wales

Host a trainee in NSW with Charter Education to strengthen your workforce while accessing government incentives.

Why host a trainee from Charter Australia?
  • Train employees to fit your business needs.
  • Improve staff retention and productivity.
  • Access funding and industry support.



How it works:
  • Partner with us to offer traineeships in New South Wales.
  • Select a trainee suited to your business.
  • Provide on-the-job training with our support.
Why host a traineeship with Charter Australia?
  • Developing brand and business loyalty within staff as you nurture and build their professional experiences and skills in the industry.
  • You become a leader in developing a specific skills set that can create a larger demand for your offering both locally and internationally.
  • Teaching allows for innovation and gaining a new perspective of your business as a whole where you can improve.
  • Your business is now part of developing skilled workers and developing the local economy, which is rewarded through financial incentives by the Australian government.
  • You can therefore be eligible for a variety of financial incentives and programs in NSW. please see if you are qualified on the Australia Apprenticeships Government site.



Steps and information about employing a traineeship with Charter Australia:

What does it mean to host a Traineeship?

Traineeships offer hands-on experience with an employer and training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as Charter Australia.

People learn new practical skills while working, that are aligned to:

Traineeships around 1-3 years.

They can be part-time, full-time, or school-based.

They’re regulated by the government and established under a Training Contract with Training Services NSW.

Training Services NSW regulates apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW. It also provides support and services to apprentices/trainees and employers.

Find out more at Training Services NSW.

Your responsibilities hosting a Traineeship

Your responsibilities will include:

Working with Charter Australia on the training plan we provide. Read more about Training Plan standards for Traineeships.

Financial incentives and benefits for Employers

As you contribute to developing skills in the local regional economy, you may be eligible for a variety of financial benefits.

Please see the current information of the NSW website regarding these benefits:

 

Requirements on finding good candidates to do a traineeship in NSW

Anyone can make a good trainee with the minimum age being 16 years. This will include high school students or anyone aspiring to gain relevant experience in the industry of their choice or interest.

Charter Australia is an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) and we can assist you with helping you find what type of traineeship needed for your specific business needs.

Once you’ve decided to hire, contact us to take the next steps in finding the right traineeship in our candidate pool.

 

What we consider when hiring a candidate for a traineeship.
  • We consider their motivations and long term goals in their chosen industry.
  • We do a background check and interview to assess if they meet the requirements.
  • We make sure they have realistic expectations and that it aligns with that of the business.
  • We also assess their visa status as traineeships are only reserved for Australian or New Zealand Permanent Residents and Citizens.
  • Trainees MUST reside in NSW.
Training Plan and Contract

These are essential for apprenticeships and traineeships.

Training Contract

Apprentice Connect Australia Provider will work with you with a Training Contract. It includes:

  • Your details and the details of your apprentice or trainee.
  • The term of the Training Contract.
  • The vocation, qualification title and qualification level.

Training Plan

Charter Australia will contact you and your trainee to complete a Training Plan. It will include:

  • the vocation, qualification title and qualification level
  • the time frame for each unit of competency to be completed for the qualification
  • the mode of training delivery.

Make sure you and your apprentice/trainee have copies of these before commencement:

Click on the above links for information regarding the Training Contract and Plan for Traineeships.

 

Registering your Traineeship

Charter Australia will submit the Training Contract to Training Services for approval.

Once the traineeship is approved, Training Services will send you a letter.

The training contract is binding from either:

  • the approval date indicated
  • OR the end of the probationary period, whichever is later.

An initial probation period applies to traineeships (up to 2 months) depending on the contracts terms and conditions.

After the probation period, you and the trainee are fulfilled to complete the contractual obligation period.

 

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Host a Traineeship with us today!

All business industries and sectors based in NSW are welcome to apply and work with Charter Australia to host a traineeship. While our focus is in health and community care, our organisation at the core is about training and development in creating valued skilled labour for the local economy through purpose-driven training.

By shaping the next generation of skilled professionals in the NSW region, your organisation gains engaged, qualified employees ready to grow with you.

Become part of the solution today for Australia’s future. Fill out the form to enquire and one of our amazing support team members will be in touch with you. Alternatively, email us on info@charter.edu.au.

Kindly note, we are only working with businesses based in the New South Wales region.

Ready to apply? Click on the button link below and fill out the Traineeship Host form:

 

Useful Links for Hosting a Traineeship

Financial incentives & support for Employers hosting Traineeships

Learn about government incentives and support to employ and train apprentices and trainees. See how these work in NSW.

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Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive

The Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive is a payment for employers of Australian Apprentices undertaking a Certificate III or higher qualification aligned with an occupational outcome.

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Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP)

Whether you want to be an apprentice or hire one, an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider is your first point of contact to get started.

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Training Services

Training Services works to improve training outcomes for the people of NSW. We support apprenticeships and traineeships, Smart and Skilled, and adult and community education. We're part of NSW Department of Education.

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Certificate for Completing

Documents needed on completion of traineeship.

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Pay and Conditions for Traineeships

Learn about wages, entitlements and conditions when you employ an apprentice or trainee. Check you’re meeting your legal responsibilities. Provide a safe environment for staff.

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Training Contract & Registration

For an apprenticeship or traineeship to be legal in NSW, the employer and apprentice/trainee must sign a Training Contract and get it approved. Here’s how it works.

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Training Plan

A Training Plan outlines training and assessment for apprentices and trainees. As an employer, you’re responsible for guiding them as they complete the plan. You also record evidence of demonstrated skills.

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What type of Traineeships are we looking for?

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CHC 33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
  1. Assistant in Nursing
  2. Personal Care Assistant
  3. Care Service Employee
  4. Residential Care Worker
  5. Disability Service Officer
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CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Assistant in Nursing
  • Team leader in aged care, home care and disability care facilities​
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HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  1. Personal care assistant
  2. Hospital orderly
  3. Nurses assistant
  4. Patient support assistant
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CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
  • Diversionary therapy assistant
  • Leisure and health officer
  • Community leisure officer
  • Activities officer
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CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
  1. Community Service / Program Coordinator
  2. Community Service / Program Manager
  3. Case Manager
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CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Family Day Care Educator
  • Playgroup Supervisor
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CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Early Childhood Centre Director/Manager
  • Childcare Centre Supervisor
  • Family Day Care Coordinator
  • Lead Educator

FAQ about our Traineeship Program

Traineeship funding: Smart and Skilled

The NSW Government is paying the course cost for 70,000 new traineeships – meaning trainees undertaking a government funded traineeship course no longer face a student fee of up to $1000.

Traineeship qualifications for new entrants in aged care are now 100% subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart and Skilled program (please note, training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised).

To be eligible for approval as a new entrant trainee, you’ll need to have been employed by your traineeship employer for:

  • less than 3 months as a full-time, full-time equivalent part-time/casual, or a combination of these prior to the commencement of the traineeship;

  • less than 12 months as a part-time or part-time equivalent casual employee prior to the commencement of the traineeship;

  • less than 12 months in a combination of part-time, casual and full-time (or equivalent) employment prior to the commencement of the traineeship.

What’s involved in a traineeship?

A traineeship allows you to learn skills while you earn a wage, making it a fantastic way to gain employment and experience in your chosen sector before you’ve completed your nationally recognised qualification.

Traineeships include the following:

  • Employment in a paid position
  • An agreement between yourself, an Apprenticeship Network Provider and a registered training organisation like Charter Australia
  • Professional and structured on-the-job training
  • A training program provided by a registered training organisation like Charter Australia
  • A nationally recognised qualification at the completion of your traineeship
Eligible for a traineeship?

Traineeships are available to anyone of legal working age. You do not need to hold a Higher School Certificate (HSC) or other qualification.

Businesses wanting to host trainees must be based in New South Wales.

Trainees may be:

  • currently completing a qualification as part of their schooling
  • a school-leaver
  • an adult worker who is re-entering the workforce
What traineeship qualifications can I undertake?

We offer traineeship qualifications in the following courses:

Aged Care and Disability Care

Early Childhood and Community Services

Community Services

How do I get started with a traineeship?

For people interested in working in the aged care sector, Charter Australia has partnered with a range of employers in this industry who support traineeship initiatives.

You can check out our current list of traineeship jobs via Charter Australia's Careers Job Board (TBC).

To find out more about undertaking a traineeship with Charter Australia, please call us on 02 9955 5881.