How to become a GTO
GTOs take care of employer responsibilities such as recruitment, managing apprentice wages, superannuation and leave. The GTO supports apprentices and host employers throughout the apprenticeship.
You need to be registered as an employer of apprentices and trainees in South Australia, have a permanent physical presence here, and show you comply with the National Standards for Group Training Organisations.
Read the National Standards for GTOs Registration Guide South Australia.
You can apply to become a GTO through the online form at the bottom of this page.
To complete the application you will need to provide;
- GTO Strategic Plan/Business Plan
- Evidence showing governance arrangements
- Evidence of industry partnerships
For more information, read the National Standards for GTOs Registration Guide.
We will organise a meeting with you to explain registration requirements, funding opportunities and next steps.
GTOs that have achieved recognition under the National Standards may attract SA Government funding through programs such as:
- South Australian Group Training Program (SAGTP), a program that supports the provision of pastoral care arrangements for apprentices and trainees employed by eligible GTOs in areas of State priority, and for targeted groups; and
- Group Training Organisation Support (Payroll Tax Assistance) Program (GTO Support), a program that provides eligible GTOs with funds commensurate with the Payroll Tax liability incurred by the GTO for apprentices and trainees.
The current SAGTP Guidelines are available in our Toolkit.
For further information about funding opportunities, GTOs are encouraged to contact DIS.GroupTraining@sa.gov.au.
You need to participate in our compliance audit by first submitting the National Standards for GTOs Compliance Report Audit Template.
When your audit report has been submitted, we review your self-assessment against the National Standards for GTOs through a desktop audit, site visit, and interviews with apprentices, trainees and host employers.
For further information or help to start your application, call the Infoline on 1800 673 097 or email DIS.GroupTraining@sa.gov.au to make an appointment.