What Does It Cost?

What Does it Cost to Hire an Apprentice?

Apprentice wages vary according to certain criteria 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.

Hiring An Apprentice

Hiring an Apprentice

When hiring a WPC Group Apprentice, 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 how you can host a Greenskills Apprentice or Trainee, Contact your nearest office.

Why Use WPC??

Why should you employ your next Apprentice or Trainee through WPC Group?

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.

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Control your costs

WPC 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 risk

Our workforce solution allows you to focus on managing your business.

WPC understands 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 endeavour to find them and you, another placement. All with no cost to you! WPC will also manage any Work Cover or other claims that may arise.

Save your time

Some managers spend 80% of their time managing just 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 and your time. WPC manages the complete process – recruitment, placement, mentoring, overseeing of training, allocation of safety equipment and weekly payroll.

Training Options

Types of Apprenticeships & Traineeships

WPC Group offer specialist apprenticeship services across a broad range of disciplines in the following industries:

Apprenticeships

Traineeships

  • Building and Construction
  • Horticulture and Conservation
  • Electrical (including Renewable Energy)
  • Plumbing (including Green Plumbing)
  • Automotive (Heavy and Light vehicle)
  • Engineering
  • Hospitality – Commercial Cookery
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Sustainability
  • Hospitality
  • Government
  • Retail and Finance
  • If you are interested in hosting an apprentice and your industry is not listed above, Contact Us and one of our industry consultants would be delighted discuss a tailored program to suit your needs.