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
- 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
2026 latest dates and venues
Albury
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
Albury Library Museum,
| 23/07/2026 Thursday | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Access via link |
Ballina
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballina Surf Club - Jallum Room, 65 Lighthouse Parade, East Ballina NSW 2478 | Wednesday 21st October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Bankstown
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services 2/41-45 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 | Thursday, 30th July 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Southern & South West Sydney Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 2/41-45 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 | Thursday, 27th August 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Southern & South West Sydney Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 2/41-45 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 | Thursday, 24th September 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Southern & South West Sydney Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 2/41-45 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 | Thursday, 29th October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Southern & South West Sydney Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 2/41-45 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200 | Thursday, 26th November 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Southern & South West Sydney Via Eventbrite |
Bathurst
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 William Street, Bathurst NSW 2795 | Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Service Western Region Phone: 02 5301 6330 Via Eventbrite Email: ts.orange@det.nsw.edu.au |
Bega
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Bega Auckland Street 199 Auckland Street Bega, NSW 2550 | Tuesday 18th August 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |
Chatswood
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Central & Northern Sydney Phone: 9242 1700 or Email: TSNSWsupervisorworkshop.chatswood@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Thursday, 20th August 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Central & Northern Sydney Phone: 9242 1700 or Email: TSNSWsupervisorworkshop.chatswood@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Central & Northern Sydney Phone: 9242 1700 or Email: TSNSWsupervisorworkshop.chatswood@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Wednesday, 21st October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Central & Northern Sydney Phone: 9242 1700 or Email: TSNSWsupervisorworkshop.chatswood@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Training Services Level 13, 67 Albert Ave, Chatswood NSW 2068 | Thursday, 19th November 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm | Training Services Central & Northern Sydney Phone: 9242 1700 or Email: TSNSWsupervisorworkshop.chatswood@det.nsw.edu.au |
Coffs Harbour
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Education, 27-29 Duke Street, Level 2 (West Wing), Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Cooma
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Cooma 66 Commissioner Street Cooma, NSW 2630 | Tuesday 13th October 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |
Dubbo
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Macquarie Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 | Thursday 3rd September 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Service Western Region Phone: 02 5301 6330 Via Eventbrite Email: ts.orange@det.nsw.edu.au |
Goulburn
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Goulburn View Street Goulburn, NSW 2580 | Tuesday 22nd September 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |
Grafton
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Hotel, 230 Pound Street, Grafton NSW 2460 | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Gunnedah
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Gunnedah 313 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah NSW 2380 | Wednesday 19th August 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services New England Via Eventbrite |
Hexham
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Bowling Club 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham NSW 2322 | Wednesday, 5th August 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Hexham Bowling Club 290 Old Maitland Road, Hexham NSW 2322 | Thursday, 15th October 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Kempsey
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey Macleay RSL Club, 1 York Lane, Kempsey NSW 2440 | Tuesday 20th October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Kingscliff
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Shop 1/61 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487 | Thursday 15th October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Lismore
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services, Suite 2, Level 4/29 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480 | Wednesday 28th October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Narrabri
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrabri Bowling Club 176 Maitland St, Narrabri NSW 2390 | Wednesday 23rd September 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services New England Via Eventbrite |
Nowra
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Nowra 60 Beinda Street Bomaderry, NSW 2541 | Tuesday 25th August 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |
Orange
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Prince St Orange | Tuesday 11th August 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Training Service Western Region Phone: 02 5301 6330 Via Eventbrite Email: ts.orange@det.nsw.edu.au |
Parramatta
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Services 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Tuesday, 21st July 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Wednesday, 12th August 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Tuesday, 15th September 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Tuesday, 20th October 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Via Eventbrite |
| Training Services 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Wednesday, 18th November 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Via Eventbrite |
Port Macquarie
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Education, Suite 2, Level 1, 35 Grant Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 | Thursday 22nd October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Shellharbour
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Shellharbour 11 College Avenue Oak Flats, NSW 2529 | Tuesday 8th September 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |
Singleton
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singleton Bowling Club 33 William Street, Singleton NSW 2330 | Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Singleton Bowling Club 33 William Street, Singleton NSW 2330 | Thursday, 1st October 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Tamworth
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Park House Level 2, 155-157 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services New England Via Eventbrite |
Taree
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree NSW 2430 | Wednesday 21st October 2026 | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Training Services North Coast & Mid North Coast Via Eventbrite Contact tsnswnc.workshops@det.nsw.edu.au |
Temora
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temora Ex-Services Memorial Club, 130 Baker Street Temora NSW 2666 | Tuesday 18 August 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Access via link |
Tuggerah
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Education Suite 1, 14 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah NSW 2259 | Thursday, 17th September 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Warners Bay
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warners Bay Sports Club 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | Wednesday, 19th August 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
| Warners Bay Sports Club 7 Charles Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282 | Thursday, 5th November 2026 | 9.00am – 1.30pm | Training Services Hunter & Central Coast
Contact hccevents@det.nsw.edu.au |
Wollongong
| Venue | Date | Time | To register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong Office NSW Department of Education Training Services, Level 0 84 Crown Street Wollongong, NSW 2500 | Tuesday 28th July 2026 | 9.00am to 1.00pm | Via Eventbrite |