Apprenticeship Information for Employers

Information and resources to help employers hire an apprentice or trainee and support them to completion.

1. Steps to Employing an Australian Apprentice

Learn how to research the system, properly sign up, and support your apprentice or trainee throughout the life of their contract.

2. Benefits of Employing an Australian Apprentice

Find out the benefits of hiring an apprentice or trainee, such as the investment in your future, array of possible qualifications, and financial considerations such as incentives.

3. Employer Responsibilities

Find out about the employer responsibilities related to taking on an apprentice or trainee, including the sign up and employment standards.

4. How to Find Potential Apprentices or Trainees

Employers can decide what type of apprentice or trainee to take on, and how they find the right candidate. This information will support you through your search.

5. Financial Information

Employers of apprentices and trainees may be eligible for government or industry incentives, and need to understand their financial outputs such as pay rates.

6. Employing an Apprentice Quiz

Use this quiz to find out whether you are ready to take on an apprentice or trainee, and to find out more about the areas you aren't confident about.

Website closure

The AAPathways website will be closed by December 2023. A new government website, Apprenticeships.gov.au, is now available.

There will be no changes to the way you hire an apprentice or trainee.

You can read more about the transition and closure on our news page.

Ready to sign up your apprentice or trainee?

Contact an AASN provider