Employers

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 provided by HTA - funded by WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
• 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 - HTA 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 provided by HTA - funded by WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
• 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).

Charge Out Rates

HTA charge out rates for trainees are based on cost recovery and include all Annual Leave Entitlements, Workers Compensation Insurance and Superannuation.

Traineeships Available Through HTA

HTA provide traineeships in a wide range of sectors and has particular expertise in the areas of:

• Aged Care
• Business Administration
• Medical Reception
• Hospital Support Worker
• Health Support Worker
• Home & Community Care
• School-Based Traineeships