Apprentices and Trainees
Australian Training Company (ATC) is a Group Training Organisation (GTO). ATC employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers where they gain practical, on-the-job experience while completing their apprenticeship or traineeship.
Australian Training Company (ATC) is your legal employer. ATC employs you and places you with a host employer where you will undertake your day-to-day work and gain practical experience.
Your host employer is the business where you will work. They provide you with practical, on-the-job experience, supervision and opportunities to develop the skills required for your apprenticeship or traineeship.
ATC remains your employer throughout your placement with the host business.
Your training is delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). ATC works with you, your RTO and your host employer to help coordinate your training and ensure you are supported throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship.
ATC provides ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship. We are available to assist with questions or concerns relating to your employment, workplace, training and progress.
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Your ATC Account Manager will stay in contact with you and your host employer to help make sure your apprenticeship or traineeship is progressing successfully.
Contact your Account Manager at ATC. As your employer, we are here to support you. If you are experiencing difficulties with your supervisor, workplace, working conditions, training or anything else affecting your apprenticeship or traineeship, talk to your ATC Account Manager as soon as possible.
If you are having difficulties with someone in your workplace, speak with Your Account Manager. We will listen to your concerns and, where appropriate, work with you and your host employer to help resolve the issue.
Contact ATC as soon as possible. As your employer, ATC will work with you and the host employer to understand the situation and determine the most appropriate way to support the continuation of your apprenticeship or traineeship.
Where appropriate, ATC may be able to arrange another host employer so you can continue your apprenticeship or traineeship.
In some circumstances, yes. If your placement with a host employer ends or is no longer suitable, ATC may be able to arrange another host employer.
This will depend on your circumstances and the availability of a suitable host employer.
ATC pays your wages because ATC is your employer. Your wages and employment conditions will be explained to you when you commence your apprenticeship or traineeship.
As an employee of ATC, you may be entitled to annual leave, personal/carer's leave and other employment entitlements in accordance with the applicable employment arrangements and workplace laws.
ATC will explain your employment conditions and leave entitlements when you commence.
This depends on your circumstances, the qualification you are undertaking, your location and whether government funding is available.
ATC will explain any applicable training fees, government funding arrangements and eligibility requirements before you commence.
Let your ATC Account Manager know as soon as possible. We can work with you and your training provider to identify what support may be available.
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This may include additional assistance with your training or assessment, or support with literacy, language, numeracy or digital skills.
Don't worry. If you do not successfully complete a unit on your first attempt, ATC and your training provider can work with you to identify where you need additional support and what you need to do to successfully complete the unit.
You must notify your workplace and ATC as soon as possible and follow the relevant absence and leave procedures. Depending on the circumstances, you may also be required to provide supporting evidence.
You may be entitled to leave in accordance with your employment arrangements. You should always follow ATC's and your host employer's procedures for requesting leave or notifying them of an absence.
If you are considering changing your qualification, occupation or apprenticeship or traineeship arrangements, talk to ATC first. We can discuss your circumstances and explain what options may be available.
If you are thinking about leaving, talk to ATC before making a decision. We can discuss your concerns, explain your options and help you understand what may happen to your employment and training.
Once you have successfully completed all the requirements of your apprenticeship or traineeship, ATC will support you through the completion process.
You can then use your qualification and workplace experience to continue your career, including potentially transitioning into ongoing employment with your host employer.
Absolutely. ATC’s Account Manager is here to support you throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship.
If you are unsure about something, have a concern or simply need some advice, contact your Account Manager. We are here to help you succeed.
Employers
A Group Training Organisation (GTO) employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers to undertake their practical, on-the-job training. The GTO remains the apprentice or trainee’s legal employer and provides support to both the apprentice or trainee and the host employer throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship.
Using a GTO takes much of the administration and responsibility associated with employing an apprentice or trainee off your hands. We manage employment arrangements, wages and conditions, training coordination and ongoing support, while you provide the workplace experience and day-to-day supervision.
A GTO can also provide additional support if challenges arise during the apprenticeship or traineeship, helping both the employer and the apprentice or trainee achieve a successful outcome.
Australian Training Company (ATC) is the legal employer of the apprentice or trainee. The apprentice or trainee is placed with your business as the host employer and works as part of your team.
A host employer is a business that provides an apprentice or trainee with practical, on-the-job experience. While ATC employs the apprentice or trainee, the host employer provides the workplace, supervision and opportunities for the apprentice or trainee to develop their skills.
As a host employer, your business is responsible for providing a safe and supportive workplace, appropriate supervision and meaningful work that allows the apprentice or trainee to develop and apply the skills required for their qualification.
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ATC works with you to help ensure the workplace experience supports the apprentice or trainee's training and assessment requirements.
ATC employs the apprentice or trainee and manages their payroll, including wages and other employment-related payments in accordance with the applicable industrial arrangements.
No. ATC coordinates the apprenticeship or traineeship and works with the Registered Training Organisation (RTO), apprentice or trainee and host employer to support the training program.
Your business will still need to provide appropriate workplace opportunities, supervision and support so the apprentice or trainee can develop and demonstrate their skills.
ATC works with the apprentice or trainee and the RTO to coordinate training and assessment. We also work with your business to ensure the training program aligns with the workplace and the apprentice or trainee's role.
Talk to us as soon as possible. One of the key benefits of using a GTO is that we can work with you to address changes in your business or workforce requirements.
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Where appropriate, we may be able to identify alternative arrangements or another host employer so the apprentice or trainee can continue their apprenticeship or traineeship.
ATC provides ongoing support to both the apprentice or trainee and host employer. If concerns arise about performance, attendance, workplace behaviour or training progress, we can work with all parties to identify the issue and develop an appropriate solution.
The arrangement generally continues for the duration of the apprenticeship or traineeship, although the specific arrangements can vary depending on the qualification, employment circumstances and needs of the host employer and apprentice or trainee.
Your business needs to provide access to the workplace, equipment, facilities and resources necessary for the apprentice or trainee to safely undertake their role and develop the required workplace skills.
We can discuss your specific workplace requirements before an apprentice or trainee commences.
We provide ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship or traineeship. This can include assistance with recruitment, employment administration, training coordination, workplace issues, monitoring progress and communication between the host employer, apprentice or trainee and training provider.
Simply contact us and speak with our team about your workforce requirements. We can discuss the type of apprentice or trainee you are looking for, the qualification, your workplace and the support you need.
How it works?
1. Tell us what you need
2. We recruit a suitable apprentice/trainee
3. We employ them
4. They join your workplace
5. We manage employment and provide ongoing support
6. You develop your future employee.
Students
Australian Training Company (ATC) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications.
Our courses are designed to provide you with practical skills and knowledge that can help you enter or progress in your chosen industry.
ATC offers a range of nationally recognised qualifications across areas including business, information technology, fitness, sport and recreation, agriculture and other industries.
The courses available may vary depending on location, funding arrangements and delivery options.
View our current course list to find a qualification that suits your career goals.
Think about the type of work or career you would like to pursue and look at the qualifications and career pathways associated with that industry.
If you're unsure which course is right for you, contact ATC. Our team can discuss your goals, previous experience and available course options with you.
Yes. ATC delivers nationally recognised training products listed on the national training register, where applicable.
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Successful completion of a qualification or unit of competency results in a nationally recognised VET credential.
This depends on the qualification.
Some courses have entry requirements, prerequisites or recommended skills and experience, while others are designed for people with little or no previous experience.ATC will explain any entry requirements before you enrol.
Yes you will need to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and digital literacy assessment before commencing your course.
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The purpose is to help ATC understand whether you have the skills required to participate successfully in the training and identify whether you may benefit from additional support.
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An assessment is not simply a pass or fail test. It helps us determine what support may be appropriate for you.
Yes, you need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in nationally recognised VET training and receive your qualification or statement of attainment.
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If you don't already have a USI, ATC can provide information about how to create one.
You can express your interest in a course through our website or contact our team directly.
Before you enrol, ATC will provide you with information about the course, including the training and assessment arrangements, fees, eligibility requirements and any other important information you need to make an informed decision.
Course fees vary depending on the qualification and your eligibility for government funding.
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ATC also offers fee-for-service training for students who are not eligible for government funding or who choose to self-fund their qualification.
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The applicable fees will be explained to you before you enrol.
Government-funded training may be available to eligible students, depending on the qualification, your location and the applicable government funding program.
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Eligibility requirements and student fees can vary between states and programs.
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Contact ATC to find out whether you may be eligible for a funded training place.
You may still be able to study with ATC through a fee-for-service arrangement.
Our team can explain the course fees and payment arrangements before you enrol.
Payment options depend on the qualification and enrolment arrangement. ATC can provide you with information about available payment arrangements before you commence your course.
ATC uses a range of training delivery methods depending on the qualification. This may include:
Face-to-face training
Online learning
Virtual training
Workplace-based training
Blended learning.
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Attendance requirements vary between courses. Some qualifications require scheduled face-to-face or online sessions, while others may include flexible or self-paced components.
You will be provided with the attendance and participation requirements before commencing your course.
The timeframe depends on the qualification, your training plan, delivery method, previous experience and how quickly you complete the required training and assessment.
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ATC will provide you with information about the expected duration before you enrol.
Yes. Many VET courses are designed to accommodate people who are working.
Depending on the qualification, ATC may offer flexible, online, blended or workplace-based delivery options.
However, you will still need to meet the training, assessment and participation requirements of your course.
This depends on your qualification and delivery method.
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You may need access to a computer or mobile device, internet connection, software, equipment or other resources relevant to your course.
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ATC will provide information about the required resources before you commence.
ATC is here to support you. If you are having difficulty with your training or assessment, speak with your trainer or ATC support team as soon as possible.
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Depending on your circumstances, support may include assistance with learning, assessment, LLN skills, digital skills or connecting you with appropriate support services.
ATC aims to provide an inclusive learning environment and can discuss reasonable adjustments and support options with you.
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If you require additional support to participate in training or assessment, we encourage you to discuss your needs with us before or during your enrolment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that considers skills and knowledge you have gained through previous employment, training, volunteering, life experience or other relevant activities.
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You may be able to receive credit for some requirements of your course if you can demonstrate that you already have the required skills and knowledge.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer where you have previously completed an equivalent unit of competency or nationally recognised training.
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ATC will review your previous qualifications or records to determine whether credit transfer applies.
Tell us about your experience when you enrol. You may be eligible for RPL or other arrangements that recognise skills and knowledge you have already acquired.
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You will still need to provide appropriate evidence and successfully complete any required assessment.
Assessment methods vary between qualifications and units. They may include:
Written questions
Projects
Practical demonstrations
Observations
Workplace activities
Portfolios of evidence
Case studies
Online assessments.
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If you don't successfully complete an assessment on your first attempt, your trainer will explain what you need to do next.
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ATC's aim is to give you appropriate opportunities to develop your skills and demonstrate competency in accordance with the assessment requirements.
Once you have successfully completed all the required units and other requirements of your qualification, you will receive the relevant nationally recognised qualification.
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If you complete individual units but do not complete the full qualification, you may receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have successfully completed.
You can discuss your circumstances and options with ATC. Depending on your circumstances, there may be implications for your enrolment, fees, funding or training arrangement.
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We encourage you to contact us before withdrawing so we can discuss your options.
Contact ATC as soon as possible if your circumstances change. Depending on your course and funding arrangements, options may be available to help you manage your study commitments.
Once you successfully complete all requirements of your qualification, ATC will issue your nationally recognised qualification.
You can then use your qualification to seek employment, progress in your current career, pursue further study or, where applicable, meet industry or occupational requirements.
ATC can provide information about career pathways associated with your qualification. However, completing a qualification does not automatically guarantee employment.
Where relevant, we may also be able to connect you with employment or industry opportunities through our broader training and employment services.