Induct your new apprentice or trainee

Investing time in a thorough induction will help you get the most from your apprentice or trainee. It will also help ensure that your employee feels well-informed, welcomed and equipped to do their job.

Your apprentice's or trainee's induction is carried out:

• during the probationary period
• by their workplace supervisor and your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider.

An induction should include:

• an overview of the business
• a tour of the workplace and introductions to other employees
• an explanation of your apprentice's or trainee's role and responsibilities
• expectations of all parties – employer, supervisor, apprentice or trainee, Apprentice Connect Australia Provider, supervising registered training organisation (SRTO)
• an explanation of working conditions including wages, working hours, start and finish times, dress code, breaks, leave and other entitlements
• workplace health and safety protocols, including fire and evacuation procedures
• the responsibilities and obligations under the training contract
• administrative procedures
• who to go to if there is a problem.