A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW

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3 Establishment of an apprenticeship or traineeship Once the training contract has been received, approved and registered by State Training Services, the employer will be sent an approval letter confirming that training arrangements are in place. The approval letter specifies the date the training contract has or will become binding. The apprentice or trainee is also sent a copy of the approval letter. The Australain Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) should provide both the employer and the apprentice/trainee with a copy of the signed training contract. The contract sets out employer, apprentice or trainee responsibilities and obligations during the course of the training arrangement. If either party does not have a signed copy of the training contract, they should contact their AAC. The original contract is retained by the employer’s nominated AAC after approval. The registered training organisation (RTO) is required to develop a full training plan, in consultation with the employer and the apprentice or trainee, within 6-12 weeks of commencement of the apprenticeship or traineeship. The training plan will set out details of how, when and by whom the training and assessment will be conducted. If the RTO requires the employer to maintain records of the apprentice or trainee’s on-the-job training or skills development in the workplace, this should also be specified in the training plan. The RTO must provide both the employer and the apprentice/trainee with a copy of the full training plan. For school-based apprenticeships and school-based traineeships, the full training plan must be prepared prior to lodgement of the application and provided to State Training Services with the training contract by the AAC. More information on training plans is available in Section 4.2.5 When the employer or apprentice/trainee telephones or writes to their nominated AAC or local State Training Services office, they should quote their training contract identity number (usually referred to as the TCID). Complete guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW last updated 13 December 2010 Page 10
4 Training for apprentices and trainees The key principle of apprenticeships and traineeships is that of learning and developing skills through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training. The primary responsibility for providing apprentices and trainees with relevant instruction and practical experience rests with the employer. This is supplemented by formal training delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO). Apprentices and trainees who successfully complete their formal training will receive a nationally recognised qualification from their training organisation. 4.1 On-the-job training and supervision 4.1.1 Employer responsibilities for on-the-job training The employer is responsible for ensuring that the apprentice/trainee receives the instruction, practice and support they need to develop skills in all aspects of their vocation, in accordance with the requirements of the training plan. The registered training organisation (RTO) should provide the apprentice/trainee with a competency record book or work evidence guide outlining the competencies they are expected to develop within the term of the training contract. The RTO may require the employer to complete or sign entries in the competency record book. In meeting their obligations to train an apprentice or trainee, employers must ensure that: • the apprentice or trainee has access to the full range of work required to develop competencies in all aspects of the vocation • the apprentice or trainee has access to the full range of tools and equipment commonly used by skilled workers in that industry • the apprentice or trainee will be instructed and supervised by a suitably-qualified or experienced person 4.1.2 Workplace training difficulties If circumstances change and the employer’s capacity to provide his/her apprentice or trainee with the necessary onthe-job training is affected, the employer must notify State Training Services (ph 13 28 11) within 14 days. Options that may be available in these circumstances include transferring the apprentice or trainee to another employer or temporarily suspending the apprenticeship or traineeship. The apprenticeship or traineeship can be suspended part time or full time for a limited duration. Where problems relating to training in the workplace cannot be resolved by the parties, the employer or his/her apprentice or trainee should immediately contact State Training Services (ph 13 28 11) for assistance. 4.2 Formal training 4.2.1 Vocational training orders The training requirements for each vocation are set out in a vocational training order (VTO). VTOs are developed in consultation with employer groups, unions and industry, and include information about: • the appropriate term of the apprenticeship or traineeship and the probationary period for that vocation • the title and level of the qualification the apprentice or trainee must undertake and complete as part of the apprenticeship or traineeship • other requirements relating to the training of apprentices and trainees in that vocation. Copies of VTOs (grouped by industry) are available as attachments to Commissioner’s Information Bulletins on NSW DET’s website at: http://www.training.nsw.gov.au 4.2.2 Delivery of training by registered training organisations Formal training for apprentices and trainees is delivered by both public and private RTOs. In NSW, the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) is the registering body. To become registered, a registered training organisation has to meet national standards. The scope of registration defines the nationally recognised qualifications a registered training organisation can deliver. Contact VETAB (ph 9244 5335 or www.vetab.nsw.gov.au) for more information. RTOs deliver vocational education and training and/or assessment services. They include TAFE colleges, private and community training organisations, schools, higher education institutions and some large employers. Complete guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW last updated 13 December 2010 Page 11
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