Advice and support for employers
There are several ways to seek advice and support about employing an apprentice or trainee:
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contact the Apprenticeships Info hotline on 1800 210 210, or email your query to apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au
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visit the Frequently asked questions section of this website.
See also:
Train and Employ
The Apprenticeships and traineeships section of the Train and Employ website has detailed information about apprenticeships and traineeships in Queensland.
Dealing with problems - information for employers
Learn how to deal with problems ranging from behaviour issues to conflict about change in your business.
Training Ombudsman
The Training Ombudsman is independent of the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts and provides an additional avenue for complaint, investigation and review.
Australian Apprenticeships
The Australian Government's official apprenticeship information resource.
Assistance for Indigenous Australians:
Specific assistance available to Indigenous Australians involved in apprenticeships includes:
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contacting your local Indigenous employment and training support officer for employment and training advice.
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working with your local Indigenous Employment Training Managers Program representative to identify and create sustainable employment and training opportunities for Indigenous people.
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finding out about The Indigenous Employment Policy for Queensland Government Building and Civil Construction Projects (20% Policy), a policy that requires that 20% of the employment hours on government construction projects in designated Indigenous communities and shires are dedicated to employment and training opportunities for local Indigenous people.
For assistance, phone the Apprenticeships Info hotline on 1800 210 210, or the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations on 1300 369 925.
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