Consider Employing a Trainee
A traineeship is a structured training and employment program that offers trainees the opportunity to train on and / or off-the-job, work and earn money in an area (non trade) of interest.
Traineeships are usually for a nominal duration of twelve months or more and can be available on a part-time or full-time basis. On completion of a traineeship, trainees receive a nationally recognised certificate qualification.
Traineeship Recruitment through HTA
HTA offers a recruitment alternative to employers seeking to Trainees:
- Arranges the recruitment of eligible persons. The employer makes the selection
and the person is then employed by HTA and placed with the employer as the "host
employer"
- The employee is enrolled in a traineeship by HTA and employed by HTA for
the duration of the traineeship
- Training is provided – funded by the WA Department of Education
and Training
- HTA mentors and provides employment support to the trainee and the host
employer over the term of the traineeship
- On successful completion of the traineeship, the host employer decides whether to retain the trainee as their own employee. There is no obligation for the host employer to employ the trainee.
Host Employers
The Host Employer is the organisation where the trainee is working.
The Host Employer enters an agreement with Health Training Australia to provide work hours, on the job supervision and training for the trainee.
The Host Employer allocates duties and responsibilities, and ensures that there is someone responsible to instruct the trainee and oversee their work.
Compare the Benefits
- Recruitment at no cost – HTA does not charge agency fees;
- Saving of administration, time and money – Health Training Australia handles the paperwork, administration and payroll associated with the employing of staff;
- A low risk and stress free employment option - HTA is the Employer;
- Mentorship and support to the host employer and trainee for the duration of the traineeship.
- Workers compensation cover through HTA;
- On costs are covered by charge out rates. HTA does not pay payroll tax for trainees;
- Training is arranged by HTA – funded by the Department of Education and Training leading to a nationally recognised Certificate qualification ;
- Access to Commonwealth Employment Incentive Payments;
- The Host Employer may retain the trainee as its own employee at the end of the Traineeship;
- If the Host Employer is not satisfied, HTA takes responsibility.
Duration
A Traineeship is usually for a nominal period of 12 months if full-time or 18 months if part-time. Depending on the progress of the trainee, the Traineeship can be completed in 6 months (full-time ) or 9 months (part- time).
Traineeships Available Through HTA
HTA provide traineeships in a wide range of sectors and has particular expertise in the areas of:
School Based Traineeships
School Based Traineeships are designed to allow school students the opportunity to commence paid employment while still at school. The program involves:
- Year 11 and 12 Students
- Students attend work 1 – 2 days per week
- Students complete a nationally recognised Certificate II qualification while also completing their WA Certificate of Education.
School Based Traineeships can commence at the start of Year 11, part way through Year 11, or by February of Year 12. Students must undertake a total of 832 hours of paid employment, with a minimum of 8 hours per week.
Benefits to an employer in taking on a school based trainee:
- Committed trainees;
- Train a person so that the skills gained are specific to the needs of your business;
- HTA selects and recruits the student on behalf of the host employer;
- HTA mentors and supports the trainee over the term of the School Based Traineeship including organising and oversighting the training;
- HTA manages all employment administration including payment of salary to the trainee;
- HTA as the employer will seek to relocate the School Based Trainee to a different host employer if difficulties arise.
For more information, contact an HTA Traineeship Consultant.
Charge Out Rates
HTA charge out rates for business trainees are based on cost recovery and include all Annual Leave Entitlements, Workers Compensation Insurance and Superannuation. For more information on charge out rates that apply to specific traineeships, contact an HTA Traineeship Consultant.
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