Signup Responsibilities

Selecting a Training Provider 

Once the student and their employer have decided on the qualification the student will be undertaking, a training provider (also known as a Supervising Registered Training Organisation or SRTO) will need to be selected. The SRTO can either be a private or public provider (TAFE). 

SRTO responsibilities

The training provider, in consultation with the employer and your school, must draw up a Training Plan and an Education, Training and Employment Schedule (ETES) Form.

• The Training Plan details the program and sets out the competencies the student needs to achieve
• The ETES Form documents the times the student will be undertaking schooling, training and paid work.

Who attends the apprenticeship or traineeship sign-up?

It is recommended all parties are present when negotiating the training plan to meet, discuss responsibilities and express any concerns or suggestions. 

• a school representative
• the apprentice or trainee
• the employer
• a parent/legal guardian
• the training provider (SRTO)
• Queensland Apprenticeship Services 

Different Modes of Training

On-the-job Training: 

This allows the student to achieve the industry skills and hands-on experience required to complete their qualification. This may be achieved by attending work placement:

• on one set day during the school week
• outside normal school hours or school holidays.

Off-the-job Training: 

This allows the student to complete the theoretical component of their qualification. This may include:

• attending College during their school week
• completing work booklets in their own time
• incorporating training outside normal school hours or school holidays.

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