What is a Group Training Organisation

Partner with a GTO

Group Training Organisations (GTOs) are the smart, efficient way to bring an apprentice or trainee into your business. We remove the administrative burden and employment risks so you can focus purely on training and business growth.

Benefits of Hosting with a GTO:

• Zero Employment Risk: The GTO takes full legal responsibility for employing the apprentice/trainee, covering all complex HR and employment liabilities.

• Massive Cost Savings (Entitlements Covered): The GTO covers the costs and management of all apprentice/trainee entitlements, including:

  • Sick Leave and Holiday Leave

  • Superannuation

  • Workers' Compensation

• No Paperwork Burden: All administration and complex government paperwork related to the training contract is handled entirely by the GTO—freeing up your valuable time.

• Recruitment Done For You: The GTO takes the hassle out of finding and screening the right apprentice or trainee for your specific needs.

• Guaranteed Quality: We operate under a set of National Standards to ensure the highest quality of service, providing you with a reliable and supported staff member.

Protect Your Business: Essential Training for Host Employer Supervisors

Supervising an apprentice or trainee comes with specific responsibilities. Ensure your business meets its duty of care and legal obligations by sending your supervisors to these free, high-value workshops run by Training Services.

These sessions provide the practical tools necessary for compliant and effective supervision:

• Legal Compliance in Supervision: Equip your staff to appropriately supervise and mentor apprentices and trainees, ensuring compliance with industrial relations and safety requirements.

• Managing Difficult Issues: Learn best-practice strategies to address and prevent workplace bullying and harassment issues immediately and effectively.

• Streamline Training Logistics: Gain clarity on the relationship between your business, the GTO, and the training provider to schedule and manage training with minimum disruption to your operations.

• Build a Strong Culture: Understand how effective communication can prevent conflict and foster a respectful, productive work environment for all staff.

Invest in your supervisors' skills—it's an investment in your business's compliance. Check eligibility for CPD points. Click here to find out more.