Busy at Work We have recently partnered with Busy at Work to provide registrations and Traineeship support through the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network. We have followed Sharon Ryan from her previous ASSN to her new company. Sharon prepares and completes training contracts in Toowoomba while Nicole Manning is our go to person in Rockhampton. Certificates III and IV will continue to be provided through Aurora Training Institute utilising their online training platform. Some of the questions that Sharon often has to answer include: What is a trainee? A trainee is someone who combines work and study to obtain a certificate qualification in a particular industry or occupation. There are workplace laws that apply to all employees in the national workplace relations system. Trainees receive the same entitlements as other employees, such as annual leave, sick leave, public holidays and breaks. These entitlements are set out in the National Employment Standards and the award or agreement that applies to your business.
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Can a casual employee become a trainee?
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No, while engaged as a casual employee, a person cannot be signed up as an apprentice or trainee. Your business will need to employ all apprentices or trainees under the required PAYG tax withholding, super and fringe benefits tax obligations. To obtain a copy of WhatsUp in Disability magazine or to be a sponsor, please contact WhatsUp via: Office
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Mar/Apr Magazine
• Bronwyn Herbertson • Dylan Alcott • Disability Strategy 2021-2031 • Changing the Landscape • Local Area Coordination • Assistance Animals
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