Frequently Asked Questions
Legislation governing the apprenticeship and traineeship system in NSW has recently undergone a major review to reflect changes in the economy, the workplace and the vocational education and training (VET) sectors.
Enquiries received by the Department of Education and Training have been consolidated into a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Topics
- Apprentice Registration Rebate
- Apprenticeships
- Certificates
- Community Development Employment Programme (CDEP) Participants - Eligibility for New Entrant Traineeships
- Credit Arrangements
- Electronic Lodgement (e-lodgement)
- Existing Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Existing Worker Traineeships
- Fees
- Hairdressing
- Industrial Arrangements
- Legal/Legislative Issues
- Lodgement of Applications to Establish an Apprenticeship or Traineeship
- Part-time Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Probationary Periods
- Progression
- Prohibited Employers
- Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
- School Based Part-time Traineeships and Apprenticeships
- Supervision Requirements
- Suspension/Cancellation
- Traineeships
- Training Contract
- Training Plans
- Vocational Training Orders (VTOs)
- Vocational Training Tribunal