Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre – Your trusted partner
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre (Ai Group ATC) is your trusted partner in delivering seamless apprenticeship and traineeship solutions, tailored to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s industries. As a national leader in the employment of apprentices in Mechanical Technology-related industries, we specialise in supporting sectors such as Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing, Defence, Clean Energy, and Infrastructure.
We employ the apprentice and host them to your organisation, managing every aspect of the employment process—so you can focus on developing talent and building your business.
Our employment model:
Simple, Effective, and Proven
Under our Apprentice Employment Service, Ai Group ATC directly employs apprentices and trainees, hosting them to your business. This model removes the complexity of apprenticeship management, while giving you access to a future-focused, skilled workforce.
We take care of:
- Recruitment, advertising, medicals, and pre-employment processes
- All training contract paperwork, including liaison with TAFE and government agencies
- Payroll, superannuation, and workers’ compensation
- Supply of workwear, PPE, and payment of TAFE fees
- Mentoring and support throughout the apprenticeship
- Regular site visits, safety inspections, and WHS management
An added benefit of our model is flexibility. If business needs change, we can rotate or reassign apprentices to ensure continuity for the apprentice and ease for your business.
Shaping Future Talent
By partnering with Ai Group ATC, you don’t just gain access to skilled apprentices—you play a vital role in shaping Australia’s future workforce. We offer meaningful opportunities for businesses to engage with the next generation of tradespeople through initiatives such as:
- Industry Tours – Inspire future apprentices by offering hands-on exposure to real workplaces.
- Work Experience Programs – Provide young people with practical insight into your trade and industry.
- School Engagement – Share your industry knowledge and promote vocational career pathways by guest speaking at schools and training providers.
What sets us apart is the strength of our connection to Ai Group, one of Australia’s most influential industry associations. As our parent company, Ai Group provides access to extensive industry networks, policy expertise, workforce insights, and advocacy, helping us deliver more strategic and future-focused apprenticeship programs.
With this support behind us, we’re not only developing individual apprentices—we’re helping shape the broader skills agenda for Australian industry.
Why Partner with Ai Group ATC?
Partnering with Ai Group ATC gives you the opportunity to shape future talent. We can help you promote trades to the next generation through initiatives such as:
- National Reach & Industry Expertise
We operate across Australia with deep knowledge in Mechanical Technology and related sectors, delivering the right apprentice to the right business. - Workforce Development Focus
Our team works closely with you to understand your goals and find the right qualifications and talent to future-proof your workforce. - Compliance & Safety First
Our dedicated National Safety Team ensures WHS compliance and safe working environments for all apprentices.
Build a Skilled Workforce with Ai Group ATC
Whether you’re growing your workforce, supporting national projects, or investing in future talent, Ai Group ATC is the proven leader in apprentice employment across Australia’s key industries.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you build a pipeline of skilled, reliable, and future-ready workers for your business.
Looking for an Apprentice or Trainee?
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is here to support your business with all aspects of apprentice and trainee management.
Contact us for a no-obligation consultation on how we can assist your business in finding and managing top talent.
Ai Group ATC are committed to following the National Code of Good Practice for Australian Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships, particularly in high skilled trades, are of crucial and continuing importance to the Australian economy. The skills developed and nurtured within an apprenticeship become the essential and highly-valued, applied trade, technical and business skills that underpin a very sizeable part of our productive economy.
Better Completion rates when engaging apprentices and trainees through a GTO.
A recent report states that engaging an apprentice through a Group Training Company like ours will increase the chances of apprentices and trainees successfully completing their program.
Our Commitment to Industry Improvement
As a Not-For-Profit organisation, Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre operates as a national Group Training Organisation and is a proud member of the National Apprentice Employment Network, as well as the state AEN associations. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of apprentices and trainees across Australia.
We are also recognized as approved Labour Hire Licensed providers in the relevant states and territories, ensuring that we adhere to all legal and ethical requirements to deliver our services with integrity and professionalism.
We have a dedicated team of staff members who actively participate in committees aimed at enhancing vocational training standards and practices. Their contributions to TAFE committee’s, ‘Student to Industry’ activities and Secondary College advisory boards help shape the future of the industry and ensure that apprentices and trainees receive the highest quality education and support.
With additional links via Ai Group’s Centre for Education and Training, we also maintain an open and constructive dialogue with government departments, providing them with valuable real-life feedback on apprentice and trainee-related matters. This feedback loop allows us to advocate for improvements and address issues that affect the development and success of the individuals we mentor.
Our deep involvement in regulatory compliance, educational advancements, and governmental partnerships reflects our unwavering commitment to not only meet industry standards but also to actively contribute to their continuous improvement.
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