Commissioners Information Bulletin 259
Issued: 1 April 2005

Manufacturing Engineering - Establishment of the recognised trade vocation of Drafting Trade (Structural Design) and repeal of the existing trade vocation of Drafting Trade (Structural)

At the request of the Construction Industry Training Advisory Body (NSW), the Commissioner for Vocational Training has established the recognised trade vocation of Drafting Trade (Structural Design) and the repeal of the existing trade vocation of Drafting Trade (Structural) under section 5 of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001, and has approved the relevant Vocational Training Order (VTO) under section 6 of the same Act.

The new VTO specifies a Certificate IV in Structural Design 91154 NSW (VETAB accredited on 13 October 2004) pending the development an appropriate training package qualification.

Vocational Training Order Standard Format

The VTO in each instance may make reference to:

1. the appropriate term or terms for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation,
2. the appropriate probationary period or periods for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation, having regard to the term or terms specified for them under paragraph (a),
3. the appropriate qualification or qualifications that may be awarded in relation to an apprenticeship or traineeship in that vocation,
4. any other training to be provided in addition to the training required for an appropriate qualification,
5. such other matters relating to the training of apprentices or trainees in that vocation as the Commissioner considers appropriate.

A copy of the relevant VTO supporting the recognised trade vocation of Drafting Trade (Structural Design) is at Attachment A.

Learning resources and assessment materials

Information is available from TAFE NSW at http://www.tafe.nsw.edu.au/

Industrial arrangements

Draughtsmen, Planners, Technical Officers & c. (State) Award.

Note: Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish any traineeship or apprenticeship will not be approved unless the Commissioner is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Availability of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

TAFE NSW is the provider of this qualification. TAFE has well-established programs and a strong relationship with the ITAB. It is not seen as necessary to widen the range of providers.

Vocational Education and Training in schools

This higher-level apprenticeship (Certificate IV) will not be available as a school-based apprenticeship.

Licensing

There are no licensing requirements relevant to this qualification.

For any enquiries regarding this CIB, please contact the Vocational Training Tribunal Unit on (02) 9266 8579.

IAN KINGSLEY
Commissioner for Vocational Training