Latest News
Welcome CVIAQ Members
March 9th, 2010
TORGAS is a not-for-profit group training company supplying businesses small to large throughout Queensland with Apprentices and Trainees. With over 25years experience TORGAS has built a strong reputation and partnerships with industry to provide quality employment opportunities in apprenticeship and traineeships.
WHAT WE DO
TORGAS employs apprentices and trainees and then places them with you for as long as you need them. We provide a simple and cost effective service for your business.
WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU
- TAKING CARE OF ALL THE GOVERNMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS for employing an apprentice or trainee saving you valuable time to focus on your core business activities.
- WE MANAGE THE SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS by short-listing candidates that best suit your business. You have the final say.
- WE CAN HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR CASHFLOW AND WORKFLOW by offering the flexibility in the hiring duration (from a few months to the duration of their apprenticeship or traineeship) freeing you from the worry of long-term contracts and offering permanent employment.
- WE MANAGE THE ENTIRE PAYROLL service paying the apprentice or trainee on a weekly basis under the correct Award or Enterprise Agreement ensuring compliance with Fair Work Australia Legislation.
- WE ISSUE THE HOST BUSINESS WITH A WEEKLY INVOICE covering wages paid by TORGAS directly to the apprentices and trainees. For your convenience we have a simple direct debit system saving you time and money in mailing cheque payments.
- WE PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT AND YOUR OWN FIELD OFFICER throughout the duration of the apprenticeship or traineeship to ensure everything runs smoothly. We provide you with an experienced Field Officer who is your one point of contact and provides frequent contact visits to monitor and provide support in the training development of the apprentice or trainee.
- WE PROVIDE MENTORING SUPPORT to help the apprentice or trainee deal with career or personal problems.
- WE MAINTAIN ALL THE APPRENITCE AND TRAINEE RECORDS in a confidential and secure manner.
- OUR SERVICE IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE
DID YOU KNOW?
We provide quality apprentices and trainees - TORGAS apprentices have won many state awards including CVIAQ Apprentice of the Year 2009.
In Career One on Saturday - THIRD-YEAR Townsville TORGAS apprentice 20-year-old Aaron Lampton was one of just 22 young people selected from across Australia to attend a ... More »
TORGAS CEO George Peever with Ok Tedi Mine Managers from Papua New Guinea and Barrier Reef TAFE Business Teacher Robyn Haeusler. The Ok Tedi managers were keen to learn ... More »
Third year Townsville TORGAS apprentice chef Aaron Lampton (20) was one of just 22 young people selected from across Australia who attended the prestigious, national leadershi ... More »
TORGAS Queensland Apprentice of the Year Vlad Nikolic in the Daily Mercury today. Click here to view the full story. ... More »
Hospitality apprentice Nathan Salakas' culinary skills and talent have won him the prestigious, Most Outstanding Fourth Year Hospitality Apprentice of the Year award at th ... More »
Third year Townsville TORGAS apprentice Aaron Lampton (20) is one of just 22 young people selected from across Australia to attend a prestigious, national leadership program f ... More »
TORGAS Townsville Apprentice of the Year Mitchell Roberts made front page news in the Townsville Bulletin's Career One on the weekend. Click here to view the full story. & ... More »
TORGAS apprentice Vladimir Nikolic has been named Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious Manufacturing Skills Conference and Awards Night held in Brisbane on ... More »
HOST BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT GRANT The Australian Government announced another boost to Australian apprenticeships with The Apprentice Kickstart Extension b ... More »
Up-and-coming TORGAS apprentice chefs take their cooking skills to JapanTORGAS apprentices Aaron Lampton and Samantha Leake had the honour of being selected to participate in ... More »
