Contract of Employment - Apprentice - Small Employers

This Contract is only intended for Apprentices for Small Employers (less than 15 employees).  If you are a medium or large employer please download the Contract of Employment - Apprentice - Medium to Large Employer (which has the Right to Disconnect provisions) that in effect from 26 August 2024 for Medium to Large Employers

This contract not recommended for part time or full time employees, as there are further provisions that need to be included in an agreement for these classifications. 

ACFA recommend for Members to contact our office on 1300 342 248 or on 02 4340 2000 for specific professional advice to ensure that you have covered all the important issues that relate to your business and the position you are filling before hiring a new employee.

Probation Period

Please check with your apprenticeship provider regarding the probation period as some states you can request to extend from 3 to 6 months.  (With the exception of Victoria and ACT where there is no provision)

Did you know that ACFA also offer Workplace Based Training as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in NSW

We deliver Certificate III in Cabinetmaking (MSF31113) which includes streams of “Furniture” and “Kitchens & Bathrooms” to suit your business needs. Our RTO has been running for over 20 years.

 Your apprentice will have one-to-one training and assessment interaction with their qualified trainer visiting approximately every 8 weeks and providing ongoing mentoring and support from ACFA’s training team. A trainer is allocated to each student, who is available to contact at any time (during working hours). The trainer schedules their regular onsite visits where they conduct practical training and assessment with the apprentice/s.

 If you are based in NSW and would like to know more information, feel free to contact our friendly Training Team