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Information for Group Training Organisations

Information on this page is intended for existing or prospective Group Training Organisations (GTOs). If you are an employer or an apprentice/trainee that wants to know more about GTOs, visit the employer or apprentice/trainee site. If you wish to contact a GTO, information is available via the directory of group training organisations registered to operate in Tasmania page.

About group training
Group training is an employment and training arrangement whereby an organisation employs apprentices and trainees under a training contract and places them with host employers. The GTO, amongst other things, undertakes the employer responsibilities for the quality and continuity of the apprentices' and trainees' employment and training.

Directory of GTOs
The Group Training National Register lists contact details for those GTOs that have complied with the National Standards for Group Training Organisations set by Vocational Education and Training Ministers.

All GTOs listed on the Tasmanian page of the Group Training National Register have been recognised as compliant with the Tasmanian Operational Requirements for Group Training Organisations by the Tasmanian Training Agreements Committee (TTAC).

Registering as a GTO/standards and compliance
Provides essential steps and additional information, including links to key documents, regarding the registration process in Tasmania for Group Training Organisations

Group Training Organisation Templates
Templates are available to assist Group Training Organisations with their application to register as a GTO and for reporting purposes. Template documents include: Self Assessment Evidence and Continuous Improvement report templates, a Registration Checklist and Notification of Intent to Register and Re-Register.

Contacts (further information) for Group Training Organisations
Contacts and further information for GTOs, including contact details for Skills Tasmania and Group Training Australia. Also included are contact details for Skills Tasmania approved auditors who are delegated to conduct audits of GTOs against the Tasmanian Operational Requirements for Group Training Organisations and the National Standards for Group Training Organisations.

Useful links for Group Training Organisations
Useful links for GTOs including: information regarding industry advise, and wages and conditions; and various relevant national sites.