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Recognition as a group training organisation - Queensland

Description

You will need to be recognised by the agency if you intend to operate a group training organisation.

A group training organisation (GTO) is a corporation established predominately to provide training and employment opportunities. GTOs employ apprentices and trainees and are responsible for ensuring that those employees receive suitable training and experience. To achieve this aim, the GTO will find a suitable host employer for each apprentice or trainee to work with on a daily basis.

Organisations should seek advice prior to applying to become a GTO.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for recognition, you must address:

  • the Queensland requirements as outlined in the application form
  • the National Standards for group training organisations, in accordance with Queensland audit arrangements for GTOs.

You will need to engage an external auditor to conduct a compliance audit to demonstrate that the National Standards have been met.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please contact the administering agency for information on fees to be submitted.

Administering agency

Department of Trade, Employment and Training

Queensland Apprenticeship and Traineeship Office

Contact details

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