Need an apprentice on-site without the admin headache?

The RED Apprentice Program delivers skilled, job-ready apprentices to South Australian worksites through our Group Training Organisation (GTO) model. We employ apprentices and manage employment administration, so you get motivated talent on site, focused on learning your way of working. 

RED supports South Australian businesses with a growing pool of pre-screened, apprenticeship-ready candidates and recognised training pathways to support compliant, long-term outcomes. 

What we do

As a Group Training Organisation, RED employs apprentices and places them with host employers across South Australia. 

We take care of the big-ticket responsibilities, including recruitment, wages, superannuation, leave, compliance, paperwork, and apprentice support, so you can stay focused on the work that matters. 

It’s a practical and compliant way to bring new trade talent into your business without becoming buried in admin. 

Why host an apprentice through RED

  • Slash your admin load, with payroll, pay conditions, compliance, and core employment requirements managed by RED
  • Confidence in doing it right, with correct apprentice employment and pay handled by specialists
  • Local support in South Australia for both host employers and apprentices
  • Flexibility to scale up or down with project needs, without adding internal payroll pressure
  • Access to a ready-to-go talent pool of pre-screened, apprenticeship-ready candidates
  • Supported training pathways, including TAFE SA where applicable, to help ensure training requirements are met 

How it works

  1. Tell us what you need 
    Share the trade type, South Australian location, preferred start timing, and what success looks like for your business.
  2. RED recruits and employs the apprentice 
    We source, screen, and employ the apprentice under the correct arrangements. A formal, registered training contract is required for apprentice wages.
  3. You host and supervise 
    You provide the day-to-day work, site onboarding, and on-the-job supervision.
  4. RED stays actively involved 
    We provide ongoing support to both the host employer and apprentice to help keep the placement on track and successful. 

Who this program is for

Perfect for South Australian businesses who: 

  • Want to build lasting trade capability
  • Have meaningful work and supervision available
  • Prefer a GTO-style model where the apprentice is employed and managed by the provider
  • Want to grow their team without taking on unnecessary admin or compliance risk 

Apprentice roles we can support

We place apprentices across South Australia in a wide range of trade and operational pathways, including:  

  • Electricians
  • Data Technicians
  • Mechanical Fitters
  • Automotive Technicians
  • Boilermakers
  • Welders
  • Civil Operators
  • Warehouse & Logistics specialists
  • Carpenters
  • Plumbers 

If you need a specific trade, we want to hear about it. Make an enquiry with our Adelaide team today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who employs the apprentice?

The apprentice is employed by RED (the GTO) and hosted by your business. 

What do I provide as a host?

Daily supervision, on-the-job learning, and a supportive work environment. 

Do apprentice rates require specific paperwork?

Yes - a formal, registered training contract is required and managed through the GTO process. 

Is this South Australia only?

Yes - this program is purpose-built for SA host employers and SA apprentices.