- Provide an environment conducive to the apprentice’s development of workplace skills.
- Provide a safe working environment which complies with the relevant award requirements.
- Provide training and work to the apprentice/trainee relevant to the apprenticeship/traineeship.
- Assign existing qualified and competent staff to guide, develop and encourage the apprentice.
- Identify areas in which the apprentice can be trained and assessed in their workplace.
- Establish the areas that require additional assistance or reinforcement.
- Alert the Auto Apprenticeship Field Manager regarding training, progress or assessment issues.
- Discuss the progress of the apprentice with the VACC and assist in developing a necessary plan of action.
- Check and sign time sheets for hours worked.
- Ensure the apprentice/trainee attends all off-the-job training at TAFE or relevant institution.
- Allow the VACC Field Officer access to the apprentice/trainee during working hours to discuss his or her progress.
- Notify VACC Auto Apprenticeships immediately of any accident/incident.
- Pay the weekly VACC invoice within 7 days of receipt of invoice.