A practical way to host apprentices without the admin

Apprenticeships are about developing people and building trade capability, but they can also bring added responsibility, compliance and ongoing support.

The RED GTO Apprentice Program helps South Australian businesses access apprentices on-site, while RED manages the employment side of the arrangement. This creates a clear, supported structure for both employers and apprentices.

 

How the RED GTO Apprentice Program works

RED operates as a Group Training Organisation (GTO), which means:

  • RED employs the apprentice
  • The apprentice is placed with you as the host employer
  • RED manages employment administration and compliance
  • You provide day-to-day work, supervision and site onboarding

This shared approach allows businesses to focus on the work, while RED supports the employment and training framework in the background.

 

What this means for employers

Hosting an apprentice through RED can help by:

  • Reducing administration, with payroll, wages, superannuation and leave managed by RED
  • Providing confidence that apprentice pay and conditions are handled correctly
  • Managing recruitment, screening and employment paperwork
  • Offering local South Australian support for both employers and apprentices
  • Allowing flexibility to scale your workforce as project needs change

It is a practical option for businesses that want to grow their team without adding internal payroll or HR load.

 

What this means for apprentices

For apprentices, the program offers:

  • Employment through RED, with clear pay and conditions
  • Supported training pathways, including TAFE SA where applicable
  • Ongoing guidance and regular check-ins throughout the placement
  • Hands-on experience in real South Australian workplaces
  • A clearer pathway toward long-term trade careers

RED remains actively involved to help apprentices stay on track and to support successful outcomes for host employers.

Who the program is suited to

The RED GTO Apprentice Program is well suited to South Australian businesses that:

  • Want to build future trade capability
  • Have meaningful work and supervision available
  • Prefer a GTO model where employment is managed externally
  • Want to reduce compliance risk and administrative workload

Apprentice roles we support

RED places apprentices across a range of trade and operational roles, including:

  • Electricians
  • Data Technicians
  • Mechanical Fitters
  • Automotive Technicians
  • Boilermakers
  • Welders
  • Civil Operators
  • Warehouse and logistics roles
  • Carpenters
  • Plumbers

If you need support for a specific trade or role, RED can work with you to understand your requirements and source the right apprentice.

Learn more about the RED GTO Apprentice Program here:
https://redappointments.com.au/employers/our-services/gto-apprentice-program