Employers
Minimum Standards to Employ an Apprentice
Minimum requirements to employ an apprentice, including eligibility and compliance expectations.
Document coming soon.
Blue Card
Overview of the Blue Card system and employer responsibilities when working with young people.
Apply for a blue or exemption card via the Queensland Government website.
Apply for a blue or exemption card
Fair Work Information Statement
Employers must give this document to new employees when they start work. More information is available via Fair Work Australia.
View Fair Work Information Statement
Employment Contracts
When taking on an apprentice or trainee, employers are required to sign both an employment contract and a training contract. These contracts cover different aspects of the working relationship.
An employment contract sets out the terms and conditions of employment, including job title and description, place and hours of work, salary or wage, employment type, reporting relationships, leave entitlements and the termination process.
View employment contract information
Training Contracts
A training contract outlines the employer’s obligations to provide training for the qualification the apprentice or trainee plans to achieve.
- start or commencement date
- probationary period
- duration or nominal term of the training contract
- qualification details
- signatories including employer, apprentice or trainee, and parent or guardian
The training contract is also used to determine eligibility for government incentives and allowances, and to confirm apprentice or trainee pay rates.
Read more about training contracts
Apprentice Connect Australia Provider
An apprenticeship or traineeship in Queensland cannot commence without an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider.
As an employer of a Queensland apprentice or trainee, the provider is responsible for signing you up, creating the training contract and being your first point of contact after registration.
Enquiries
Phone: 1800 210 210
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Guide to Taking on an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice can be a valuable investment for your business and provides an opportunity to guide and mentor the next generation of workers.
It is also an important decision that comes with responsibilities. This guide helps employers understand their obligations and get their apprentice started on the right track.
Managing and Supporting Your Apprentice
Help your apprentice get the most out of their apprenticeship by setting clear expectations, welcoming them into the team, providing feedback and supporting them as they develop their skills.
Most apprentices and trainees start with limited work experience and may have different perspectives. The more support provided, the more value they can add to the business.
Business and Employer Responsibilities
Employers, including self-employed employers, are legally responsible for the health and safety of workers, clients, visitors and volunteers in the workplace.
View employer responsibilities
Workplace Guidance
This guide outlines a simple five-step process to help employers manage workplace problems with employees. It can be used when raising a workplace issue with an employee or responding to a concern they have raised.
Mentally Healthy Workplaces Toolkit
Practical tools and resources to help employers, managers and leaders create and maintain mentally healthy workplaces.
View mentally healthy workplaces toolkit
Payday Super
From 1 July 2026, employers must pay employees’ super guarantee on payday, at the same time as salary and wages.
Super guarantee is calculated as 12% of an employee's qualifying earnings and must be received by the super fund within seven business days, unless an extended timeframe applies.
Suitable Duties After Injury
Helping a worker return to work after injury can support recovery, maintain connection to the workplace and meet employer obligations under Queensland law.
View employer guide on suitable duties
National Code of Good Practice
The National Code is a good-practice tool that helps employers, apprentices and trainees understand workplace expectations, rights and responsibilities under their Training Contract.
Apprentice Connect Australia Providers can help employers, apprentices and trainees understand their roles and responsibilities, and identify support needed at any stage.
Mentoring an Apprentice or Trainee
This collection of micro-credentials is designed to support supervisors, apprentices and trainees in the workplace.
The range includes topics on mentoring apprentices and trainees, mentoring techniques and assessing the results of mentoring programs. These micro-credentials provide practical tips and guidance to prepare a safe work environment, implement a safe culture and assess the effectiveness of safety improvements.
