If you're undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship, there is support available to help manage your contract, resolve problems or get general advice. Whatever the question, there are people who can help you resolve the issue.
If you're looking for support, you can contact the South Australian Skills Commission or explore a few common queries here.
We can provide support to employers for managing an apprentice or trainee including understanding the terms and conditions of the training contract, State and/or national regulatory requirements, commercial arrangements and information about the right course, qualification or apprenticeship or traineeship for your business needs.
The Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathways (TAP) Schedule provides a consolidated list of occupations and qualifications that have been declared under the South Australian Skills Act 2008 as trades (apprenticeships) or declared vocations (traineeships) in South Australia.
Skills Commission enforces trade training requirements to protect learners and industry.
The South Australian Skills Commission (the Commission), the state’s independent regulator responsible for overseeing apprenticeships and traineeships is committed to ensuring the protection of learners and integrity of trade training across the state in line with the requirements of the South Australian Skills Act 2008.
When you employ an apprentice, you have a duty of care to your employee.
To make sure you and your apprentice or trainee are both set up for success and you are compliant with legislation, all employers are required to be registered with the South Australian Skills Commission.
Appropriate and effective supervision is vital for apprentices and trainees while undertaking their training and employment.
Employers are responsible for supervising and ensuring oversight and coordination of on-job training of an apprentice or trainee. On-job training must be by a skilled or qualified person in the competencies laid out in the agreed Training Plan. The work should be work relevant and appropriate to the trade or declared vocation.