Find out how you can quickly hire an apprentice or trainee…
WPC Group make it easy for you. If you need an apprentice or trainee urgently,
you've found the right place. We focus on making the process quick and simple. So you'll have your apprentice assisting you in no time!
You're welcome to contact us at your nearest office (Melbourne 1300 656 461, Sydney 1300 760 099 or Brisbane 1300 311 272, Perth 1300 787 202, Adelaide 1300 656 461 and Geelong 03 5222 7680) or speak directly to one of our consultants today. Our consultant phone details are located in the right column and bottom of this page. Alternatively you can fill out our quick and easy online form. Which ever way suits you best, our friendly staff are ready to assist you.
WPC Group have apprentices and trainees ready to start in business, hospitality, chef, automotive, mechanic, horticulture and landscaping. We also have apprentices ready to go in many other industries. So try us… we'd love to hear from you!
Types of Apprenticeships or Traineeships | Hiring an Apprentice | What does it Cost?
Why should you employ your next
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Now more than ever, employers need to focus on controlling costs, managing skills
and saving time.
WPC Group offers a 'one stop shop' integrated workforce solution.
Control your costsWPC receives support from both the State and Commonwealth Government, including grants and exemptions from things like payroll tax that you cannot receive directly. There are many hidden ‘on costs’ when recruiting and employing directly that can add up to another 30% on top of a base pay rate. WPC build all these factors into a flexible, fuss free workforce solution. |
Manage your riskOur workforce solution allows you to focus on managing your business. WPC understand that your staffing levels may change from time to time. Should you not require the apprentice or trainee or things simply don’t work out, you can hand them back with the knowledge that WPC will endeavor to find them another placement. WPC also manage workcover and any claims that may arise. |
Save your timeSome managers spend 80% of their time, managing 20% of their people. Think about the time and money your company spends each year on recruitment, administration and payroll, let alone keeping up to date with complex awards and legislation. WPC can pass on efficiencies through economies of scale as well as save you money, as well as your time. |
Why hire an apprentice or trainee?
Australia is facing a critical shortage of skilled people. Don’t get caught out. WPC Group is already working in partnership with more than 250 companies and government agencies to develop people who can meet future skills needs.
WPC Group employs apprentices and trainees to meet your skills needs. We then place them in your business. We will mentor them through their apprenticeship training and handle payroll, workcover, superannuation and other administrative requirements. You gain the benefit of having an apprentice or trainee and contribute to building the future skills needs of your business and industry. WPC Group monitors and manages them for the full length of their training and provides regular training progress reports.
Ask about our Apprentices available for an immediate start!
Call WPC Group: Victoria 1300 656 461 | News South Wales / ACT 1300 760 099 | Queensland 1300 311 272 | Western Australia 1300 787 202 | South Australia 1300 656 461 | Geelong 03 5222 7680
Types of Apprenticeships & Traineeships
WPC Group offer specialist apprenticeship services across a broad range of disciplines and can provide you with apprentices to work in the following industries:
If you are interested in hiring an apprentice and your industry is not listed above, contact the WPC Group office in your state and on of our industry consultants can discuss what options are available to meet your needs.
Hiring an Apprentice
When hiring a WPC Group apprentice under a group training arrangement, you make all the hiring decisions when it comes to selecting an apprentice for your business. WPC Group will provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates for selection and can even organise for you to share an apprentice with another business if you don't have enough work for an ongoing or full-time position. Hosting an apprentice is flexible, cost effective and tailored to suit you.
To find out more about how hiring an apprentice under a group training arrangement contact the WPC Group office in your state.
What does it cost to hire an Apprentice?
Apprentice wages vary according to certain characteristics eg. years of school completed, years of training, the type of apprenticeship and the industry or occupation. Apprentices are usually paid a training wage or an apprentice wage under an award or enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA), reflecting that the employee spends time in training.
WPC Group can provide you with an obligation free quote. Simply contact an Industry Consultant at the WPC Group office nearest to you and we will issue you with a quote outlining costs associated with your industry and trade.
Speak to an Industry Consultant today about hosting an apprentice or trainee
Victoria – Call Mark on 0421 795 772
New South Wales – Call Daniel on 0422 599 637
Queensland – Call Janine on 0401 141 960
Western Australia – Call Neil on 0408 558 949
South Australia – Call Natalie on 0412 363 328
Geelong – Call Chris on 0418 779 921
