A guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW

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Contents Page Abbreviations 4 1 Introduction and summary of important facts 5 2 Checklist for employers 8 3 Establishment of an apprenticeship or traineeship 10 4 Training for apprentices and trainees 11 4.1 On-the-job training and supervision 11 4.1.1 Employer responsibilities for on-the-job training 11 4.1.2 Workplace training difficulties 11 4.2 Formal training 11 4.2.1 Vocational training orders 11 4.2.2 Delivery of training by registered training organisations 11 4.2.3 Competency-based training 12 4.2.4 Flexible training arrangements 12 4.2.5 Preparation of a training plan 12 4.2.6 Using the training plan to monitor progress 13 4.2.7 Successful completion of formal training 14 4.2.8 Recognition of prior learning and current competencies 14 5 Conditions of employment 15 5.1 Age 15 5.2 Number of apprentices or trainees 15 5.3 Duration of training contract 15 5.4 Probationary period 15 5.5 Wages and awards 16 5.6 Other conditions of employment 16 5.7 Workers’ compensation 17 5.8 Group training organisations 17 6 Rights and responsibilities of employers 18 6.1 Employers’ rights 18 6.2 Employers’ responsibilities 18 6.2.1 Training obligations 18 6.2.2 Industrial relations obligations 18 6.2.3 Other obligations as an employer 18 6.2.4 Obligation to notify State Training Services of various matters 18 6.2.5 Obligation to apply to State Training Services for changes to training arrangements 19 7 Rights and responsibilities of apprentices and trainees 20 7.1 Apprentices’ and trainees’ rights 20 7.2 Apprentices’ and trainees’ responsibilities 20 7.2.1 Training obligations 20 7.2.2 Obligations to the employer 20 7.2.3 Obligation to notify State Training Services of various matters 20 7.2.4 Obligations to apply to State Training Services for changes to training arrangements 20 7.3 Apprentices and trainees under 18 years of age 20 Complete guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW last updated 13 December 2010 Page 2
8.1 Problems that can lead to disputes 22 8.2 Help available through the State Training Services 22 8.3 Disputes may be referred to the Vocational Training Tribunal 22 9 Changes to training arrangements 23 9.1 Transfer 23 9.2 Suspension 23 9.3 Variations to the training contract or training plan 23 9.3.1 Request for an amended term 24 9.3.2 Request for changes to the type of apprenticeship/traineeship 24 9.3.3 Request for an amended qualification or vocation 24 9.3.4 Nomination of a new registered training organisation 25 9.3.5 Request for an amended type of training delivery 25 9.4 Cancellation 25 10 Completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship 26 10.1 Successful completion 26 10.2 Non-completion 26 10.3 Certification 26 10.4 Licensing 27 11 Financial and other assistance 28 11.1 Financial and other assistance available to employers 28 11.2 Financial assistance available to apprentices and trainees 28 12 The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) 29 12.1 Role in administering apprenticeships and traineeships 29 12.2 State Training Services 29 12.3 Vocational Training Tribunal 29 12.4 Trade skills recognition 29 12.5 Training Awards 30 12.6 Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board 30 13 Australian Apprenticeships Centres (AACs) 31 14 Legislation 32 15 Key Terms 34 16 NSW DET -State Training Services regional offices 36 17 Useful links 37 Complete guide to apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW last updated 13 December 2010 Page 3
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