YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Your Rights
As an Automotive Apprentice, you’re not just learning – you’re also an employee with important protections. These rights are in place to make sure you’re treated fairly, supported in your training, and kept safe while building your career.
Pay and entitlements
You’ll receive wages, superannuation contributions, and leave in line with your Award and training contract
Learn more about pay
Safe Workplace
Your Host Business is required to provide a healthy, safe environment with proper supervision and training opportunities
Learn more about Host
Fair Treatment & Support
If issues come up, you have the right to use grievance and complaint procedures to guide you through the process
Learn moreYour Responsibilities
Being an apprentice is more than just learning the trade – it’s about showing professionalism every day. You’re expected to:
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Represent VACC in a respectful, professional manner
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Arrive on time, dress neatly, and avoid personal phone use during work hours
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Respect the people you work with, along with their tools, equipment, and workplaces
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Take part in all training, whether at TAFE or on the job, and make consistent progress
Code of Practice & Policies
VACC operates under a clear Code of Practice and a set of policies designed to protect apprentices and ensure workplaces stay fair and safe.
Discrimination, bullying, and harassment
Everyone has the right to a workplace free from bullying, harassment, and intolerance based on race, religion, gender, or other protected attributes
Privacy
Your personal information is handled according to the Privacy Act 1988, and questions about how your data is used can always be directed to your Field Manager
Workplace behaviour expectations
Your personal information is handled according to the Privacy Act 1988, and questions can always be directed to your Field Manager