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All employers – including labour hire providers – have legal obligations to their apprentices and trainees.
Employers must:
- have a training plan for each apprentice and trainee for the qualification they are enrolled in, developed in conjunction with their RTO
- provide work that is relevant to the vocation of the apprentice or trainee and their qualification
- provide appropriate facilities and experienced people to provide training and supervision
- make sure their apprentices and trainees receive on-the-job training and assessment in accordance with the training plan
- release the apprentices and trainees from work and pay the appropriate wages to attend training
- work with RTOs and the apprentice and trainee to comply with the training plan, keep training records up-to-date, and monitor and support progress
- meet all legal requirements regarding their apprentice and trainee, including occupational health and safety laws and payment of wages and conditions
- provide minimum hours of employment and training to apprentices and trainees.
Supervision guidance
Apprenticeships Victoria has guidance and fact sheets for employers on supervising apprentices and trainees.
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