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Apprenticeships >> Questions Q4 ) Are there still going to be "trainee apprenticeships" under the new Act? Q1 ) I am interested in finding out about training through an apprenticeship or traineeship. How can I find out about apprenticeships and traineeships? A1 ) To obtain an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must find an appropriate employment opportunity. This can be done in a number of ways, for example by:
Q2 ) I have just arrived from overseas for one month and I am interested in finding out about training through an apprenticeship or traineeship.Would my eligibility differ if I have an immigration visa rather than a visitor's visa? A2 ) Apprenticeships and traineeships are work-based training arrangements. It is a requirement that the apprentice/trainee sign a Training Contract for a set period of time ranging from six months to four years. A person holding a visa would need to be able to commit to completing the full training period (specified in the relevant vocational training order) set out in the Training Contract. Thus a person holding a one month visa would not be able to make that commitment. A range of other factors would also need to be considered for example, visa restrictions placed on the person working in Australia, their eligibility to receive funding for apprenticeship and traineeship training in NSW and whether their employer would be eligible for employer incentives from the Commonwealth Government. You can get further information and assistance on your specific situation
by telephoning a Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) -
phone 13 38 73. Q3 ) In the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001, there is mention of a 'full apprenticeship'. Does this mean there are going to be 'part-time apprenticeships'? What is the difference? A3 ) A "full" apprenticeship is the term used in the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to specify the type of training arrangement where the employer undertakes to employ the apprentice for the whole of the term of the apprenticeship. A 'full apprenticeship' is similar to the previous form of 'indentured apprenticeship', where the parties are bound by their indenture. The term 'full apprenticeship' is used to differentiate that type of apprenticeship, where the parties are committed for the full term of the Training Contract, from a 'trainee apprenticeship' where employment may be terminated by either party on giving the notice specified in the relevant award. Q4 ) Are there still going to be "trainee apprenticeships" under the new Act? A4 ) Yes, but only where the relevant industrial award or agreement specifically provides for trainee apprenticeships. However, the Commissioner has the discretion to refuse an application to establish a trainee apprenticeship if satisfied that a trainee apprenticeship is inappropriate in the circumstances. Q5 ) If I sign up for an apprenticeship or a traineeship and I am then offered another job or traineeship or even to do full-time TAFE, can I leave without any problem? A5 ) Apprenticeships and traineeships are a protected form of employment arrangement and are subject to a registered agreement (indenture/Training Contract) which can only be cancelled as provided in the relevant legislation, ie by the Apprenticeship & Traineeship Act, 2001. You can only 'leave' a 'full apprenticeship' by either: Mutual agreement of the parties - that is both parties agree in writing to the cancellation of the Indenture/Training Contract or, Order of the Vocational Training Tribunal - while an apprentice or trainee cannot be physically forced to remain in their apprenticeship/traineeship (the employment and training obligation ie, indenture or they signed up to remains in force unless cancelled by order of the Vocational Training Tribunal. Thus an apprentice/trainee who has signed an indenture/Training Contract which is current, cannot commence another apprenticeship or traineeship without formally determining that Indenture/Training Contract. An exception to this is where a trainee is undertaking two concurrent approved part-time traineeships. An apprentice/trainee is required to attend the specified course of studies/qualification relating to their apprenticeship/traineeship. He/she would need leave from their employer to attend another training course during the apprentice's/trainee's work/study time under their indenture/contract obligations. However, it is possible that an apprentice or trainee could undertake a further course in their own time and at their own expense, provided that they achieve satisfactory progress in the specified course of studies/qualification relating to their apprenticeship or traineeship. Q6 ) Is it possible to have a mature age (eg 23-25 year old) applicant for a trainee position - someone who has been employed elsewhere since leaving school but would like a 'change in direction'? A6 ) Yes. A person may seek an apprenticeship or traineeship opportunity to establish a new direction, it happens all the time. There are no age related limits on entering apprenticeship and traineeship arrangements in NSW (other than those under various NSW statutes eg, attending compulsory education up to the age of 15 yrs etc under the Education Act). However, there are restrictions in relation to eligibility for Commonwealth New Apprenticeship Incentives and State financial benefits based on the period prior of employment with the applicant employer. Conditions apply to both New Entrant and Existing Worker Traineeships.
An employer's nominated Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC)
will be able to help you clarify your eligibility for incentives.
For NSW AAC contact details Please note that State funded benefits for traineeships, eg workers compensation insurance coverage, payroll tax rebates are only available for New Entrant Traineeships. Q7 ) Can we have some advice on the Shopfitting, Kitchen & Detailed Joinery trade? The TAFE Handbook talks indicates that the course might be replaced by Off-site Construction (Shopfitting) Certificate III course 8121 and Course 8122. A7 ) The recognised trade vocation in NSW is the Shopfitting & Joinery Trade. The course of studies specified in the relevant vocational training order is Shopfitting, Kitchen and Detailed Joinery - national ID 11760 NSW. For detailed information on the structure of the course of studies contact TAFE as indicated in the TAFE Handbook or visit the website www.tafensw.edu.au. A new qualification has been developed for the Shopfitting & Joinery Trade under the off-site construction component of the General Construction and Civil Construction Training Package. It is planned that the relevant vocational order will be soon be amended to specify the new qualification. For updates visit the website and monitor the Commissioner's Information Bulletins New Commissioner's Information Bulletins are notified on the website homepage in the 'Latest Updates' column.
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Last updated: 12 March, 2007 |
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