Hospitality Group Training is a Group Training company and was formed in 1985 by the AHA|sa and the LHMU. We employ and train apprentices and trainees in the industry covering all areas. We provide these employees to the industry to be hosted by establishments such as hotels, cafes or restaurants throughout South Australia.

In 2007 HGT expanded its services to the industry by  becoming a Registered Training Organisation which means we can provide your establishment with flexible training options provided by qualified chefs and industry professionals.

Benefits of using HGT include

• Flexibility - We offer tailored training packages designed to meet your needs, less time is spent 'off- the-job' to focus on "on-the-job" training. Time frames are suited to your establishment (you aren't locked in for the whole Contract of Training).


• No administrative burdens - HGT take care of all the administration and payroll aspects of employing an apprentice or trainee.


• Host Support/Quality Control - HGT have Industry Consultants who are qualified chefs and experienced hospitality professionals assessing, mentoring and monitoring each apprentice and trainee throughout their Contract of Training.


• Professional recruitment service - We do all the advertising, interviewing and selection of suitable candidates for your establishment - the final choice is always yours.
  


• Rostering Assistance - We can provide you with rostering assistance to to find the best and most cost effective solution for your establishment. Our Collective Agreement has flexible rostering arrangements.
  
  
• Time & Cost Savings - HGT does it all from recruitment to payroll. You only pay for productive hours. There are no advertising, administrative or recruitment costs to you. No lump sum payments when your apprentice or trainee takes leave, etc.
  

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What costs are involved when hosting an apprentice or trainee?

You pay an hourly rate according to the employee you host and their year level (E.G. First Year Apprentice). The hourly rate is only charged for hours spent in your establishment as HGT is the legal employer (we pay the apprentice / trainee their four (4) weeks annual leave, sick leave, five (5) weeks training wages and any work cover wages).

Where does your money go? What savings do I get?

HGT HOURLY CHARGE OUT RATE BREAKDOWN	Cost Comparsion Example 1st Year Apprentice to Casual Kitchen Hand
Wages for Productive hours worked ( I.E only time spent in your establishment is charged)	A 1st Year HGT Apprentice working a 38 hour week (Monday - Friday) TOTAL INVOICE INC GST*    = $592.11 < - with all inclusions as shown per week (GST is claimable back as an input tax credit)
Training wages/costs	Using the same amount of hours compare this to
Annual leave and leave loading	Casual Kitchen Hand working a 38 hour week plus superannuation Payroll tax and work cover levy payments
Sick / Personal leave (10 days per annum per employee - only 5 days are recovered)
Work cover wages & Case management	That is a saving of almost $400.00 per week!
Payroll tax	Monday-Friday is normal time. Weekends will incur penalty rates E.G working on Saturday will be approx $40.00 more per week or working Sunday will be approx $80.00 per week. Figures are approximate & provided as a guide only. Please contact HGT for more information on how we can help with you staffing needs. PH: 8223 6766
Counseling and monitoring costs
Administration (Inc. Payroll, recruitment, TAFE Bookings, contract arrangement, Government reporting.)
Refund of government incentives (Spread over the Contract of Training)

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