1. Role of Industry in Apprenticeship Training
Successful Models in Australia
3 May 2018

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4. An introduction to Australia’s Apprenticeship system

5. Australia’s labour market is very formalised
Strong industrial protection system with minimum wages and conditions for majority of employees
Small informal ‘gig’ work that falls outside of the regulated job market
Strong engagement of women in jobs
for trade jobs in Australia
Must complete an apprenticeship to be classed as a tradesperson
Some tradespersons need to complete separate registration and additional test to operate
Australia’s labour market is very formalised

6. Australia has several models of Apprenticeship
3 or 4 years
Entry-level training
Apprenticeship – trade areas
12 to 18 months
Traineeship – service areas
Post certificate technician training
Entry level professional level training
Higher Level Apprenticeship – technician and professional

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8. Australian Snapshot – Apprenticeship Commencement

9. Australian Snapshot – Traineeship Commencement

10. Parties to an Apprenticeship
Employer
Must supervise
Must offer range of training experience
Apprentice
Off-the-job training
On-the-job training
Training Organisation
Support apprentices

11. Assurance of Apprenticeships
Training Plan
Qualification
Contract of Training

12. Assurance of Apprenticeships
Training Plan
Qualification
Contract of Training
Formal Agreement between the employer and apprentice, managed by Government
Defined by Industry through national industry bodies
Developed by the provider
Sets out the training the provider will deliver.
Establishes the experience the employer must provide for the apprentice.
Reviewed regularly

13. Benefits of an Apprenticeship
A two way benefit
Apprentices develop and enhance skills in work-setting
Apprentices bring latest technology and approaches from training
Employers have access to semi-skilled workers earlier
Employers pass on the skills of the ‘craft’
Many people prefer to learn in a practical way

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