Employers can engage Longerenong College to provide the agriculture training for their apprentices and trainees, choosing the pathway that best suits their business needs:
ENGAGE SKILLINVEST AS THE GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATION (GTO) TO ASSIST IN EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Longerenong College is a training arm and trading name of Skillinvest. Through Skillinvest, employers can access a complete service that includes:
- Recruitment and candidate matching
- Employment and payroll
- Workplace safety and compliance
- Ongoing support for both employer and apprentice
- Coordination of training with Longerenong College
This is a streamlined option for employers wanting support with both employment and training arrangements.
Learn more about Skillinvest’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship services for employers on the Skillinvest website
MANAGE YOUR OWN APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Employers who prefer to manage their own employment arrangements can work directly with Longerenong for the training component.
- You employ and manage the apprentice or trainee
- Longy delivers the training and assessment
- Flexible delivery to support seasonal and operational needs
This option suits employers confident in managing their own workforce administration.
ENGAGE AN EXTERNAL GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATION TO ASSIST IN EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Employers may choose to work with an external Group Training Organisation of their choice.
If you are considering this option, further information and guidance is available through the Australian Apprenticeships Support Network (AASN).
AASN providers can assist with:
- Understanding GTO options
- Employer incentives and eligibility
- Apprenticeship and traineeship setup