Information for careers counsellors
Opportunities for Apprenticeships and Traineeships with Group Training

Do you have students or clients who are interested in starting their career as an Apprentice or Trainee? Group Training Organisations are large employers of Apprentices and Trainees in South Australia.
Our members are Group Training Organisations which cover a wide range of Apprenticeships and Traineeships and operate throughout the whole State. They are in an excellent position to place suitable applicants.

How Does the Selection Process Work?
All of our members select for vacancies throughout the year. The criteria applicants need to meet, and the process used vary from one Group Training Organisation to another – interested job seekers will need to contact the relevant Group Training Organisation for details. Generally however applicants will need to have successfully completed at least Year 11. Most members will ask applicants to undertake an aptitude test relevant to the vocation they are interested in. Many will also interview applicants, and some will contact participants in pre-vocational courses.


Information and Assistance – Leaflet for Job Seekers
The Association produces a leaflet for students and job seekers – copies are available in all secondary schools in South Australia. If you would like a copy, please click here to email us.

Information and Assistance – School Visits
We are able to visit schools to provide information to students – this can be a general session about Group Training, or sessions relating to specific types of Apprenticeships or Traineeships. If you would like to organise a session, please click here to email us.


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