Free workshops: Supervising your apprentice or trainee
Attend our free workshops for employers and supervisors of apprentices or trainees in the workplace. Held across regional and metro NSW.
About the workshops
Help your apprentice or trainee complete their training by learning how to:
- effectively supervise and ‘coach’ apprentices and trainees
- understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- understand the relationship with the training provider
- arranging training that works for you and your business
- address workplace bullying and harassment issues.
Participants may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development points.
How to attend and learn more
Dates and venues below.
Download the workshop flyer
For enquiries contact Training Services.
To learn more about apprenticeships or traineeships:
- Watch our valuable video series Supervising your apprentice or trainee
- Download Supervising your apprentice or trainee - A guide for workplace supervisors
- Visit our Train an apprentice or trainee information pages.
- If it's your first time employing, also see How to employ an apprentice or trainee.
Face to face workshops
Latest dates and venues
Albury
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovel Tree Inn, Cnr Hovell Street and Wodonga Place, Albury | Tuesday 11 March 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Riverina Phone: 6937 7600 Via Eventbrite or Email: ts.waggawagga@det.nsw.edu.au |
Armidale
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
Armidale Ex Services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, Armidale, | Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 10:00am to 2:00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Ballina
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Surf Club, Jullum Room, 65 Lighthouse Parade, Ballina | Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Ballina Surf Club, Jullum Room, 65 Lighthouse Parade, Ballina | Wednesday 12 November 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Bankstown
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services 41-45 Rickard Road Level 2, Bankstown, NSW 2200 | Thursday 27 March 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 41-45 Rickard Road Level 2, Bankstown, NSW 2200 | Thursday 24 April 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 41-45 Rickard Road Level 2, Bankstown, NSW 2200 | Thursday 29 May 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 41-45 Rickard Road Level 2, Bankstown, NSW 2200 | Thursday 26 June 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Batemans Bay
| Venue | Date | Time | To register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE - The Maker Space, 1 Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay | Tuesday 29 April 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Bega
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE - Connected Learning Centre, 199 Auckland St, Bega | Tuesday 26 August 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Byron Bay
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bay Services Club, 132 Jonson St, Byron Bay | Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |
Chatswood
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Phone: 9242 1700 or |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Phone: 9242 1700 or |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Wednesday 28 May 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Phone: 9242 1700 or |
Coffs Harbour
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 | Wednesday 12 March 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 | Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |
| C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 | Wednesday 5 November 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Cooma
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Cooma - Connected Delivery Room,1.G.7 (Building 1), 66 Commissioner Street, Cooma | Tuesday 25 November 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Goonellebah
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA Goonellebah, 101A Rous Road, Goonellebah | Tuesday 25 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| YWCA Goonellebah, 101A Rous Road, Goonellebah | Tuesday 5 August 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
| YWCA Goonellebah, 101A Rouse Road, Goonellebah | Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Goulburn
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE - Dining Room, AG.9, Corner Verner and View St, Goulburn | Tuesday 28 October 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Grafton
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Green Hotel, 230 Pound Street, Grafton | Thursday 13 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| The Village Green Hotel, 230 Pound Street, Grafton | Thursday 6 November 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Gunnedah
| Venue | Date | Time | To register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnedah | Club Gunnedah, Baxter Room, 313 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah | Wednesday 9 April 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Training Services New England Phone: 5778 5900 Via Eventbrite Email: rebecca.schofield16@det.nsw.edu.au |
Hexham
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Bowling Club, 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham | Wednesday 2 April 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Hexham Bowling Club, 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham | Wednesday 11 June 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Hexham Bowling Club, 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham | Wednesday 20 August 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Hexham Bowling Club, 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham | Wednesday 29 October 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Inverell
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverell Sporties, 35 Glen Innes Road, Inverell | Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 10.00am to 2.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Kempsey
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey Macleay RSL Club, 1 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW 2440 | Tuesday 4 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Kempsey Macleay RSL Club, 1 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW 2440 | Thursday 22 July 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |
| Kempsey Macleay RSL Club, 1 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW 2440 | Thursday 30 October 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Maitland
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, 208 High Street, Maitland | Wednesday 5 March 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Maitland Town Hall, 263 High Street, Maitland | Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Maitland Town Hall, 263 High Street, Maitland | Wednesday 23 July 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, 208 High Street, Maitland | Wednesday 1 October 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Moree
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moree Services Club, 3 Albert Street, Moree | Wednesday 4 June 2025 | 10.00am to 2.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Moss Vale
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW - BG.1, Conference Room, Kirkham St, Moss Vale | Tuesday 25 March 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Musswellbrook
| Venue | Date | Time | To register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musswellbrook | Musswellbrook Workers Club, 15-17 Sydney Street, Musswellbrook | Wednesday 28 May 2025 | 9:00am-1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Via Eventbrite Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Narrabri
| Venue | Date | Time | To register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrabri | Exhibition Room, Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri | Wednesday 21 May 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Training Services New England Phone: 5778 5900 Via Eventbrite Email: rebecca.schofield16@det.nsw.edu.au |
Nowra
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE - Room A1.16 (top floor, A Block), 60 Beinda St, Bomaderry | Tuesday 24 June 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Parramatta
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 25 March 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 15 April 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 20 May 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 22 July 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 26 August 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 23 September 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 21 October 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Room 1.05, 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta | Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 9:00am to 1:00pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Phone: 9204 7400 Via Eventbrite Or Email: ts.parramatta@det.nsw.edu.au |
Port Macquarie
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westport Club, 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 | Monday 3 March 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| The Westport Club, 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 | Thursday 24 July 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |
| The Westport Club, 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 | Wednesday 29 October 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Queanbeyan
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE - Collaborative Meeting Area, Block G, Room G.05, Macquoid St & Buttle Street, Queanbeyan East | Tuesday 27 May 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Shellharbour
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Shellharbour, Room J.G.05, 11 College Ave, Oak Flats | Tuesday 23 September 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Singleton
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singleton Diggers, 49 Castlereagh Street, Singleton | Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Singleton Diggers, 49 Castlereagh Street, Singleton | Wednesday 6 August 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Singleton Diggers, 49 Castlereagh Street, Singleton | Wednesday 15 October 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Taree
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree, NSW 2430 | Thursday 6 March 2025 | 9.30am to 1.30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Club Taree, 121 Wingham Rd, Taree, NSW 2430 | Wednesday 23 July 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |
| Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree, NSW 2430 | Tuesday 28 October 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Tuggerah
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuggerah Education Office, Suite 1, 14 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah, NSW 2259 | Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Tuggerah Education Office, Suite 1, 14 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah, NSW 2259 | Thursday 10 July 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Tuggerah Education Office, Suite 1, 14 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah, NSW 2259 | Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Tweed Heads
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, South Sea Islander room, Corner Brett St and Wharf St, Tweed Heads | Thursday 20 March 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
| Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, South Sea Islander room, Corner Brett St and Wharf St, Tweed Heads | Thursday 7 August 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, South Sea Islander room, Corner Brett St and Wharf St, Tweed Heads | Thursday 13 November 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Phone: 6629 7900 Via Eventbrite or Email: tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Warners Bay
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warners Bay Sports Club, 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay | Thursday 17 April 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Warners Bay Sports Club, 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay | Wednesday 25 June 2025 | 9.00am to 1.30pm | Training Services or |
| Warners Bay Sports Club, 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay | Wednesday 3 September 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Warners Bay Sports Club, 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay | Thursday 13 November 2025 | 9:00am to 1:30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast Phone: 4926 7300 Via Eventbrite or Email: hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Wollongong
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 meeting room, State Government Office Block, 84 Crown St, Wollongong | Tuesday 29 July 2025 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Services Via Eventbrite |
Yamba
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamba Bowling Club, 44 Wooli Street, Yamba | Thursday 19 June 2025 | 9:30am to 1:30pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite |