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Apprenticeships Traineeships in Victoria
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Roles of various players
What to do – at a glance
Apprenticeships available
How to find a Registered Training Organisation
Financial incentives
Responsibilities
Training tips
Sample training programs
Skills Victoria
September 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROLES OF THE VARIOUS PLAYERS _____________________________________________________________ 1
AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS CENTRES - AAC ______________________________________________________ 1
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION - RTO ________________________________________________________ 1
SKILLS VICTORIA – (SV) _________________________________________________________________________ 1
APPRENTICESHIP FIELD OFFICER - AFO _____________________________________________________________ 1
GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS - GTO ___________________________________________________________ 1
EMPLOYER ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1
APPRENTICE/TRAINEE ___________________________________________________________________________ 1
WHAT TO DO – AT A GLANCE __________________________________________________________________ 2
INTRODUCTION _______________________________________________________________________________ 3
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP? __________________________________________________________ 3
TO EMPLOY AN APPRENTICE/TRAINEE ______________________________________________________________ 3
WAGES AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ___________________________________________________________ 3
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ______________________________________________________________ 3
APPRENTICE/TRAINEE ACCOMMODATION ALLOWANCE _________________________________________________ 3
PART TIME APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS _____________________________________________________ 4
EXISTING EMPLOYEES ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
WORKCOVER BENEFITS __________________________________________________________________________ 7
REGISTRATION PROCESS _________________________________________________________________________ 7
ENROL THE APPRENTICE/TRAINEE__________________________________________________________________ 7
TRAINING PLAN ________________________________________________________________________________ 8
PRE TRAINING REVIEW __________________________________________________________________________ 8
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING _________________________________________________________________ 8
WORKPLACE BASED TRAINING STANDARDS __________________________________________________________ 8
TUITION FEES AND CHARGES______________________________________________________________________ 8
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY RTO _____________________________________________________________ 9
RTO RESPONSIBILITIES UPON THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING ____________________________________________ 9
WORK PROBLEMS ______________________________________________________________________________ 9
APPRENTICE IS UNHAPPY AT WORK OR STUDY ________________________________________________________ 9
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ______________________________________________________________________ 10
TRAINING TIPS _______________________________________________________________________________ 13
CHOOSING AN RTO (USER CHOICE) ___________________________________________________________ 13
CHOOSING AN APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP _______________________________________________ 14
CONDITIONS _________________________________________________________________________________ 16
DURATION ___________________________________________________________________________________ 16
PROBATION __________________________________________________________________________________ 16
DOWNTURN OF BUSINESS _______________________________________________________________________ 16
SALE OF BUSINESS _____________________________________________________________________________ 16
RELATED OCCUPATIONS _____________________________________________________________________ 17
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS _____________________________________________________ 17
SAMPLE TRAINING PROGRAMS _______________________________________________________________ 18
ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS __________________________________________________________________ 19
ROLES OF THE VARIOUS PLAYERS
Australian Apprenticeships Centres - Apprenticeship Field Officer - AFO
AAC Assist Skills Victoria and take an impartial role in their
dealings with employers and apprentices/trainees. For
For your nearest AAC phone 13 38 73 or access details of your nearest AFO contact the Apprenticeship
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ Hotline on 1300 722 603 or access
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/industry/contact_AFO
AACs provide free information and advice on: Apprenticeship Field Officers provide assistance in a
number of different areas. They:
apprenticeships/traineeships
completing and registering a training contract answer queries and provide information on
assistance with employer incentives apprenticeships and traineeships
selecting an appropriate RTO advise and counsel apprentices/trainees and
rights, responsibilities and obligations employers on training and other matters
incentives assessment for prior qualifications eligibility investigate disputes between apprentices/trainees
and employers
AACs provide a service which requires a visit to the provide support for apprentices/trainees who are
employer / apprentice / trainee on commencement, to victims of workplace violence and harassment
initiate further contact within one month of the 6 month assist providers of training and further education in
point of the apprenticeship / traineeship, and upon relation to apprenticeships and traineeships
request. They also provide advice on transfers, variations,
suspensions/cancellations, early completion, termination, Conversations with AFOs are confidential.
period of probation, credit for prior training and
experience, and disputes on training matters.
Group Training Organisations - GTO
Registered Training Organisation - RTO They employ apprentices/trainees and place them with
‘host’ employers for work and on the job training. They
Helps you train your apprentice the way you want. will:
Choose an RTO to best suit your training needs and will: screen and recruit applicants
handle wages, payroll tax and workers compensation
offer and undertake if appropriate a Recognition of monitor the progress of the apprentice/trainee
Prior Learning (RPL) process provide your organisation with an apprentice/trainee
assist you and the apprentice to develop an without a long-term employment contract.
appropriate training plan
provide advice on fees and charges
design a training plan to meet the needs of all parties Employer
train the apprentice and assist you to make sure meet legal obligations
training is completed provide a safe working environment
ensure all apprentices/trainees undertaking training at support the structured training
Certificate III and above are withdrawn from routine ensure the apprentice/trainee is enrolled at an RTO
work duties for a minimum of three hours per week, with Training Plan completed within three months of
averaged over a four week cycle for the purpose of commencing work
undertaking structured training/learning activities (pro allow the RTO access to the apprentice/trainee for
rata for part time) training and assessment
ensure all apprentices/ trainees undertaking workplace provide appropriate supervision and support
training at Certificates I and II are withdrawn from allow the apprentice/trainee to attend the off-the-
routine work duties for a minimum of 1.5 hours per job training during normal working hours (this is
week, averaged over a two month cycle for the paid time)
purpose of undertaking structured training/learning advise apprentices/trainees of their rights and
activities. This release must occur periodically. responsibilities
visit your workplace to check progress pay the apprentice/trainee the agreed wage and
provide additional learning support if required inform apprentice/trainee of the terms and conditions
issue qualifications at the completion of the of employment
apprenticeship/traineeship make sure your apprentice/trainee is covered by a
WorkCover policy – contact your WorkCover Insurer
Skills Victoria – (SV) arrange for superannuation payments for your
apprentice/trainee to be paid into a superannuation
Regulates apprenticeships and traineeships. Skills fund – Contact The Australian Tax Office
Victoria monitors the quality of training and funds RTOs. Superannuation Infoline on 13 10 20
In addition they: Notify the AAC or Skills Victoria within 5 working days
if the apprentice/trainee ceases employment.
advise employers and apprentices on rights and
obligations
approve early completions, variations to Training Apprentice/Trainee
Contracts, suspensions and cancellations commit to work and training responsibilities
provide field officers to solve problems between participate in developing a Training Plan
employers and their apprentice/trainee. maintain a record of training.
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WHAT TO DO – AT A GLANCE
TO EMPLOY AN APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE
Employ an apprentice/trainee An apprentice/trainee requires employee conditions similar to other employees.
Please refer to checklist.
Contact an Australian Apprenticeships AACs provide advice on incentives and apprenticeships/traineeships
Centre (AAC) of your choice, select AAC assists with the choice of correct qualification for the apprentice
the apprenticeship/traineeship and AACs assist you to register the apprenticeship/traineeship.
complete the Training Contract
Both the employer and apprentice sign the Training Contract and lodge with
the AAC within 14 days of the apprentice/trainee commencing work.
Both the employer and the apprentice/trainee will receive a letter Skills Victoria
confirming details of the apprenticeship/traineeship which includes the
Apprentice/Trainee registration number. You will need to provide this letter to the
RTO.
Choose an RTO from the websites You must enrol the apprentice/trainee and complete the Training Plan within three
listed in this booklet months of them commencing work. RTOs have certain obligations.
Employer, apprentice/trainee and RTO The Training Plan outlines who will deliver the training and when and where your
complete a Training Plan apprentice/trainee needs to go. If you choose fully workplace based training,
special conditions apply to you and the RTO – discuss with the RTO.
Claim incentives After three months you may be eligible for Commonwealth Incentives – discuss
with your AAC.
Provide training to apprentice/ trainee The employer ensures the apprentice/trainee receives Workplace Based training,
supervision and assessment according to the requirements of the training plan.
Employer allows the apprentice/trainee to attend the off-the-job training during
normal working hours (this is paid time).
Qualification issued There are differences between how an apprentice or trainee receives their
qualification – please speak to your RTO.
Problems with apprentice/trainee? Contact the Apprenticeships Hotline on 1300 722 603.
They advise employers & apprentices/trainees on rights and obligations.
They provide field officers to solve problems between employers and their
apprentice/trainee.
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INTRODUCTION
What is an apprenticeship/traineeship? Occupational Health and Safety
An apprenticeship/traineeship is a training contract Health and safety at work is vital, particularly for
between an employer and an employee, in which the apprentices/trainees. Every workplace has specific health
employer provides training and the apprentice/trainee and safety requirements that must be applied by
learns the occupation/trade. legislation. Occupational health and safety must start on
Apprenticeships include both traditional trade day one.
apprenticeships and traineeships.
Apprentices/trainees must be at least 15 years of age and A good workplace will:
may already hold a qualification. There is no maximum provide a safe workplace free from verbal, physical,
age. racial and sexual abuse
Training can be developed to suit the specific needs of have an Occupational Health and Safety Policy
your business. It may be totally workplace based or
combine work and off-the-job. Apprentices/trainees can conduct an induction program for apprentices/
be employed on a full time or part time basis (subject to trainees
appropriate industrial relations arrangements being in display relevant warning signs in appropriate
place). When all competencies have been achieved, your positions in the workplace
apprentice/trainee gains a nationally recognised
qualification.
perform regular workplace safety checks
Make sure your apprentice/trainee can:
o perform tasks safely
To Employ an Apprentice/Trainee o handle all equipment, machinery and
Choose an apprenticeship/traineeship by reviewing the dangerous products, such as
list available (in this booklet). chemicals, safely
o identify and report any potential risks
advertise at a JobNetwork member. Call the New
o use safety equipment such as gloves,
Apprenticeships Hotline on 13 38 73
clothing, masks, boots and glasses.
advertise in the Situations Vacant column in
newspapers Contact WorkSafe Victoria a Division of the Victorian
advertise on the national jobs database by calling WorkCover Authority on 1800 136 089.
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approach school careers counsellors Apprentice/Trainee Accommodation
approach Industry Training Companies or Allowance
Employer Associations; Apprentices/trainees registered under a current training
approach Group Training Organisations. contract (not applicable for existing trainees) may be
Contact Group Training Australia on entitled to an accommodation allowance if they:
(03) 9639 3955 or 1800 819 747.
are attending an RTO that has a contract to deliver
structured training on behalf of the Victorian Skills
Wages and conditions of employment Commission; and
Apprentice/trainee wages vary according to years of are attending consecutive days of training at the
school completed, years of training, the type of location of the RTO such that, given the distance
apprenticeship/traineeship and the industry or job. Treat between the RTO and the apprentice’s/trainee’s
the apprentice/trainee the same as all other employees. residence, it would be impractical to return home and
then return to the RTO for training the next day.
Contact the Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264.
The apprentice/trainee must complete the appropriate
claim form and have the private RTO endorse their
attendance at the training program on the nominated
dates. If they attend a Government TAFE Institute they
can claim directly through the student services area of the
TAFE.
The accommodation allowance is $25 per night for all years
of training.
Payment is available to a maximum of five nights per
week.
For further information please contact the Apprenticeships
Hotline on 1300 722 603.
The Victorian Government does not provide funds for
travel except in special circumstances where the
apprentice/trainee may have to travel interstate for
training.
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Part Time Apprenticeships and Traineeships
All new and existing Apprenticeships and Traineeships The onus is on the employer to establish that this is the
are available on a part time basis with employers and case and to certify this on the Training Contract.
apprentices able to nominate the proposed duration of
the Training Contract, subject to maximum periods. The apprentice/ trainee must be employed and paid
(subject to award arrangements) for a minimum of 13
Where the nominal full time duration of the Training
hours per week, comprising not less than 7 hours of
Contract is two years or less, the maximum duration of a
part time Training Contract is three years. Where the employment and 6 hours of training. This may be
nominal full time duration of the Training Contract is averaged over:
greater than two years and up to four years, the
maximum duration of a part time Training Contract is six three periods of four months each in each year
years. of the training contract in the case of School
Subject to any minimum duration that may be specified Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and
in an Approved Training Scheme, the employer and also for school students undertaking non
apprentice can specify a duration less than the integrated part time apprenticeships/
maximum. Completion will be available earlier than the traineeships
specified duration if all competencies have been 1, 2 or 4 week cycles for part time apprentices/
attained, and an extension to the maximum duration can trainees not attending school (includes mature
be mutually agreed if all required competencies have age workers, existing employees etc).
not been attained.
All Approved Training Schemes are available on a part Additional flexibility is available for secondary school
time basis subject to there being a suitable industrial students undertaking apprenticeships or traineeships
arrangement in place. In effect the employer will be where the secondary school principal (or delegate) has
either: endorsed the training plan to be undertaken, and the
employment and structured training has been timetabled
covered by an Award/ Australian Pay and as a component of the student’s Victorian Certificate of
Classification Scale with suitable provisions; Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied
Learning (VCAL) studies.
party to an Individual Transitional Employment
Agreement or Collective Agreement with This means that all Apprenticeships and Traineeships
suitable provisions; or can also be undertaken as school based programs,
subject to the availability of suitable industrial
covered by the minimum terms and conditions
arrangements. Arrangements are in place by the
as outlined in the Standard and part 21 of the
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
Workplace Relations Act.
to support any apprentice or trainee obtaining credit into
their VCE or VCAL program.
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A summary of the arrangements is contained within the following table
Part time apprenticeship/ traineeship School Based Apprenticeships and
Traineeships (SBATs)
A person undertaking a part time A senior school student undertaking a part time
apprenticeship or traineeship outside of apprenticeship or traineeship partially in school
school hours. May or may not be a hours. At least one day per week must be
senior school student. timetabled to be spent on the job or in training
during the normal school week.
Minimum At least 7 hours of employment and 6 At least 7 hours of employment and 6 hours of
hours hours of training per week This may be training per week which may be averaged over
averaged over: three periods of four months in each year of the
three periods of four months each program, unless the program is fully workplace
in each year of the training contract based in which case the Commission’s
for school students undertaking standards for workplace based training shall
non integrated part time apply.
apprenticeships/ traineeships
1, 2 or 4 week cycles for part time
apprentices/ trainees not attending
school (includes mature age
workers, existing employees etc).
If the program is fully workplace
based the Commission’s standards
for workplace based training shall
apply.
School Not required In order for the Training Contract to be
authorisation registered with Skills Victoria as a school based
apprentice, a school representative is required
to sign the student’s Training Plan. The school’s
acknowledgement indicates:
the student is enrolled in a senior
secondary program (VCE or VCAL);
the school’s awareness of the Training
Plan and certification that the study,
training and work commitments of the
student form an integral part of that
student’s school learning program and
study timetable.
In signing the Training Plan, the school is not
endorsing the quality of the training for the
SBNA, the occupational health and safety
arrangements, or the wage
arrangements/requirements.
Note: The plan should be completed within 2
months of training contract commencing.
Credit into If the person is a school student, they The student is eligible to receive VCE or VCAL
VCE or VCAL are eligible to receive VCE or VCAL credit for the vocational training.
credit for the vocational training, if
sought.
Training Responds Yes or no to Q18 as Responds Yes to Q18
Contract appropriate Responds Yes to Q 19.
Responds No to Q19.
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School Based Apprenticeships and
Part Time Apprenticeship and Traineeship
Traineeships (SBATs)
Non School Student School Student School Student
Minimum
hours of 13 13 13
employment Employment Training Employment Training Employment Training
7 6 7 6 7 6
Averaged
1, 2 or 4 weeks 3 periods of 4 months per year 3 periods of 4 months per year
Cycle
For part time apprenticeships and traineeships which are not fully workplace based, the requirements of In order for a training contract to be registered
the Commission’s part time apprenticeships and traineeships policy shall apply. This requires that there as a school based apprenticeship or traineeship
be a minimum of 7 hours per week of employment and a minimum of six hours per week of structured (SBAT), the Commission requires that there be a
Not Fully training. This may be averaged over 1, 2 or 4 week cycles unless the apprentice or trainee is also a minimum of 7 hours per week of employment
Workplace school student undertaking the apprenticeship or traineeship outside school hours in which case it may and a minimum of six hours per week of
be averaged over three periods of four months in each year of the program. structured training which may be averaged over
Based
three periods of four months in each year of the
program.
However if the training program is fully
workplace based, the Commission’s standards
for workplace based training shall apply (see
below).
Additionally a school representative is required
to sign the training plan and that plan should be
submitted within 2 months of the training
contract commencing. At least one day per week
must be timetabled to be spent on the job or in
training during the normal school week.
The minimum hours of employment are 13 hours per week.
All apprentices/trainees undertaking workplace training at AQF levels 1 and 2 must be withdrawn from routine work duties for a minimum of 1.5 hours per
week (pro rata for part time apprentices/trainees with a minimum of one half hour), averaged over a two month cycle for the purpose of undertaking
Fully structured training/learning activities. This release must occur periodically.
Workplace
Based Where the qualification is at Certificate III or above, apprentices/trainees must be withdrawn from routine work duties for a minimum of three hours per
week (pro rata for part time apprentices/trainees with a minimum of one hour) for planned training, averaged over a four week cycle.
The training undertaken during the period of release must include a focus on the compliance and regulatory units and the units concentrating on generic
skills. Up to 40 hours of this training may be transferred, to be delivered in one or more blocks during the first three months of the training program.
The policy applies to all students who will be substantively commencing programs in 2009 irrespective of when the training contract is signed and
irrespective of whether some amount of training delivery and/or employment, occurs prior to January 2009.
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Existing Employees Registration Process
Existing employees are those who have been working
with the employer: Contact AAC within 14 days of the apprentice/trainee
commencing work and complete training contract.
for more than twelve months within the two year
period prior to commencing the current training AAC will process training contract.
contract; and Both the employer and the apprentice/trainee must sign
as a full time employee for more than 3 months the contract.
in total during the above 12 month (or more)
period of employment; and Return the contract to a AAC and provide a copy of the
under more than one training contract where the signed contract to the apprentice
time elapsed between any two of the training Skills Victoria sends information to employer and
contracts has exceeded three months. apprentice/trainee to confirm registration of training
contract.
Please note: time employed while attending a secondary
school as a full time student or as an active and registered Enrol the apprentice at the RTO within 3 months of the
participant in the Community Jobs Program is not taken apprentice/trainee commencing work.
into consideration when calculating the above terms of
employment.
Enrol the Apprentice/Trainee
The Victorian Government provides funds for the training Choose a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
of:
existing worker apprentices who entered into a
training contract after 1 July 2006 except where
https://secure.otte.vic.gov.au/gftp/Tims/attp/
an apprentice who commenced a Training applications/search.asp
Contract prior to 1 July 2006 which is
subsequently cancelled or withdrawn, and then or
enters into a new training contract on or after 1
July 2006 with the same employer. http://www.ntis.gov.au
The Victorian Government does not currently provide
funds for the training of existing worker trainees entering If your chosen RTO is not on the website list, it is unlikely
a training contract. that government funded training is available. Training
could be conducted under fee for service arrangements.
Employers who commence existing workers in a training Alternatively you may wish to select another RTO who
contract are generally eligible for Commonwealth can provide government funded training for your
Government incentives where the nominal duration of the apprentice/trainee. If your business is seeking to be a
training contract is 24 months or more and the existing RTO please contact the Victorian Registration and
employee is commencing a Certificate III or IV Qualifications Authority (VRQA) on (03) 9637 2806.
qualification.
For enquiries, call the Apprenticeships Hotline on
(03) 1300 722 603.
Workcover Benefits
Employers who employ one or more apprentice and/or
trainee must have a WorkCover Insurance Policy in place.
Some apprentice and trainee remuneration is exempt
from WorkCover Injury Insurance. WorkCover exemptions
generally apply to new entrants to the workforce. A new
entrant is generally defined as having been employed for
less than three months full time, 12 months part time, or,
on a casual basis, prior to entering the training contract.
These exemptions also apply to consecutive training
contracts with current and former employers provided the
time between any two contracts is less than three months.
New entrant trainees whose level of remuneration is
greater than $32,652 per annum were no longer eligible
for this exemption. Additionally, where a labour hire firm
on-hires a trainee to a client that has previously employed
that trainee the remuneration is only exempt where
specific criteria are met.
For more details contact your Victorian WorkCover Agent
or visit www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Training Plan Workplace Based Training Standards
Within three months of the apprentice/trainee
commencing employment and prior to commencing The RTO will be accountable for any structured training
training the RTO together with the employer and delivered and assessed in the workplace by the workplace
apprentice/trainee must discuss and agree upon a supervisor/employer and must have processes in place to
suitable Training Plan. The Training Plan outlines who will ensure the quality of the training outcomes (refer to the
deliver the training and when and where your Workplace Based Training Minimum Compliance
apprentice/trainee needs to go. Standards in the current ATTP Performance Agreement
and Approved Training Scheme).
The Training Plan must also be signed by the secondary
school representative if the apprentice/trainee is a school To support and quality assure workplace based training,
based New Apprentice. the RTO must, if any or all modules/competencies are
Treat the Training Plan as a working document. A plan is delivered and assessed in the workplace:
a flexible document – talk to your RTO at any stage during
the training. in addition to the induction visit make a minimum of
four (4) face to face visits per training year verified by
The Training Plan must include, at least, the following: the signature of the employer/ workplace supervisor
and dated;
competencies to be obtained make monthly contact by either e-mail, fax or phone
time frame for achieving competencies with both the apprentice/trainee and the workplace
training to be undertaken supervisor to gain feedback on the support provided to
delivery modes to be employed date, and to record training hours completed and
details (when, how & how much) of the time allocated competencies gained in the previous month
outside routine work duties for structured training ensure, where the qualification is at the Certificate III
who is responsible for the delivery and/or assessment or above that the apprentice/trainee is withdrawn from
of each competency routine work duties for a minimum of three hours per
assessment details and arrangements week (pro rata for part time apprentices/trainees) for
record of RPL and cross credit hours granted structured training, averaged over a 4 week cycle.
name of qualification to be issued and (This should be recorded by a workplace log signed
any other specific requirements to be met in weekly by the workplace supervisor or a trainee record
accordance with the Training Contract book or timesheet and by the RTO as part of the
Workplace Based Training Standards where monthly contact log)
appropriate ensure all apprentices/ trainees undertaking
the training undertaken during the period of release Workplace Based Training at Certificates I and II
must include a focus on the compliance and levels are withdrawn from routine work duties for a
regulatory units and the units concentrating on minimum of 1.5 hours per week (pro rata for part time
generic skills. Up to 40 hours of this training may be apprentices/trainees), averaged over a two month
transferred, to be delivered in one or more blocks cycle for the purpose of undertaking structured
during the first three months of the training program. training/ learning activities. This release must occur
Note: if the apprentice/trainee is to receive off-the-job periodically
training at an RTO, you must allow the apprentice/trainee quality assure and validate workplace based
to attend training classes (this is paid time). assessments.
Tuition Fees and Charges
Pre Training Review
All RTOs charge tuition fees. A charge may also be made
Conduct for each apprentice/trainee a Pre Training for tools, student services and amenities, and take-home
Review of current competencies including literacy and goods. Where Training delivery costs are government
numeracy skills. The purpose is to avoid duplication of funded, a Ministerial Fees and Charges policy applies.
competencies already acquired and to ascertain that the In 2010, there is a minimum fee payable of $57 and a
proposed learning strategies and materials are maximum fee payable of $903 per year. Tuition fees and
appropriate. other charges are generally paid by the student, however,
certain industrial awards provide for fees and other
charges to be paid by employers. Students should check
Recognition of Prior Learning with their employer prior to enrolment.
For students experiencing difficulty with payment of fees
and other charges, student loans may be available at
At the request of the apprentice the RTO must undertake most TAFE Institutes.
a RPL process to ascertain and record all competencies Fee concessions and exemptions are also available.
achieved as a result of prior work and life experiences
Eligibility for concession includes students holding a
(informal training). These competencies should not be
Health Care Card (including low-income cards). Full
included in the structured training delivered under the details on concessions, exemptions and refunds can be
Training Contract. obtained from the RTO you choose to attend. To find out
about Health Care Cards contact Centrelink on 133 633 or
www.centrelink.gov.au.
RTO fees and charges are subject to change. For the
most current details please inquire at your RTO or visit
https://secure.otte.vic.gov.au/gftp/ATTP/Main.asp
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What should I expect from my RTO
Work Problems
conduct a Pre Training Review
undertake a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Sometimes, an apprentice/trainee does not fulfil their work
process if appropriate or requested by the or training commitments. If this occurs, discuss these
apprentice/trainee, to identify and record all problems with your apprentice/trainee. Make notes about
competencies achieved as a result of prior work and the discussion and ask the apprentice/trainee to sign it as
life experiences proof the discussion took place and assurance that their
develop a training plan in association with the performance will improve.
employer and apprentice/trainee within three months
of the apprentice/trainee commencing employment If the disagreement is about the dismissal of your
complete an enrolment and apply the required fees apprentice/trainee, refer to the conditions applying to the
and charges, as per the Fees and Charges Policy apprenticeship/traineeship in the CONDITIONS section.
commence training specified on the Training Contract
within one month of signing the Training Plan If the disagreement is about wages, contact the
monitor and record training progress against the Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264. Skills Victoria
Training Plan, at least monthly can’t assist with these disputes.
make all reasonable provisions for the apprentice/
trainee to achieve all competencies required for the
structured training identified in the approved training If the problems continue, contact an apprenticeship
scheme within the term of the Training Contract. field officer (AFO) or the Apprenticeships Hotline on
(03) 1300 722 603.
RTO Responsibilities upon the
Apprentice is unhappy at Work or Study
Completion of Training
issues the qualification to all trainees and to those If your apprentice/trainee is being bullied, harassed,
apprentices in industries where RTO driven discriminated against or exploited in the workplace, it is
competency based completions have been your legal responsibility to immediately take action to
implemented when all competencies of the structured remedy the situation. Failure to do so could result in Skills
training have been achieved & the employer has Victoria withdrawing approval for you to train apprentices.
returned a written sign off of the trainee’s competency You could also face prosecution under WorkCover
as an employee in the workplace. This completes the legislation.
Training Contract.
issues the qualification to apprentices in industries If it is occurring during off-the-job training, you may be
where RTO driven competency based completions able to offer the apprentice/ trainee support.
have not been implemented when all the
competencies of the structured training have been Apprentices/trainees can also contact the student
achieved. This does not conclude the Training counsellors at the RTO where they are enrolled.
Contract. Skills Victoria will forward a letter to the
employer two weeks prior to the nominal completion AFOs can provide the apprentice/trainee with support
date seeking confirmation of the completion of the and advice. Contact the Apprenticeships Hotline on
Training Contract. Alternately, the employer and (03) 1300 722 603.
apprentice may apply to Skills Victoria for early
completion of the Training Contract once the
apprentice has reached competency.
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Completion Bonus
The Completion Bonus applies to apprenticeship and traineeship completions after 1 July 2003 and is subject to eligibility
criteria. The key criteria are:
the employer must employ three or more eligible apprentices or trainees
the apprentice or trainee must be a ‘new entrant’ apprentice or trainee, and not classified as an existing worker
the apprentice or trainee must be under 25 years of age at the time they enter into their Training Contract.
for apprenticeships and traineeships who commenced training on or after 1 July 2003, the amounts payable are:
Traineeships $1300
Apprenticeships $3500**
** $1750 payable 12 months before due date of completion + $1750 payable on completion.
For more information go to http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/industry/incentives_and_assistance
Apprentice Trade Bonus
To promote the take up and retention of Victorians into apprenticeships – particularly the traditional trade areas acknowledged
as areas of looming skills shortages the Victorian Government implemented the Apprentice Trade Bonus. This is consistent
with the Government providing more support to apprentices particularly in their first year.
$250 is paid after traditional apprentices complete 6 months of their apprenticeship and a further $250 is paid after the
completion of 12 months. Eligible apprentices are sent a voucher redeemable for cash at any Australia Post outlet displaying
the Bank@Post sign.
The Trade Bonus is paid to apprentices who commenced their contract of training on or after 1 January 2006.
For more information go to http://www.apprenticebonus.com.au or www.skills.vic.gov.au
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Summary of the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme -
From 12 May 2010
The following summarises the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships
Incentives regime for all Australian Apprentices. Payment of incentives will be
Australian Government Amount subject to employers and their Australian Apprentices satisfying eligibility criteria
Incentives Awarded as set out in the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentives
Programme Guidelines. Contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre for
further information on Australian Government Incentives.
Incentive for an employer who commences an Australian Apprentice in Certificate II
$1,250
training
Standard Commencement
Incentive for an employer who commences an Australian Apprentice in Certificate III, IV
$1,500
or Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Innovation – Special Special incentive for an employer who employs an Australian Apprentice in an eligible
$1,100
Commencement innovation Training Package qualification at the Certificate III or IV level.
School-Based Australian Additional incentive for an employer who employs an Australian Apprentice in an
Apprenticeships – Additional $750 endorsed Australian School-based Apprenticeship at the Certificate II to IV level or in a
Commencement Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Special incentive for Rural and Regional Australian Apprenticeships where the Australian
Rural and Regional Incentive
$1,000 Apprentice commences a Certificate III or IV qualification in a National Skill Needs List
- Special Commencement occupation in a non-metropolitan area.
Declared Drought Area – Additional incentive for employers of eligible Certificate II Australian Apprentices who
$1,500
Additional Commencement have a current Exceptional Circumstances Drought Area certificate.
Mature Aged Worker – Special Special incentive for an employer who commences an eligible Certificate II or higher level
$750
Commencement Australian Apprentice who is a disadvantaged person aged 45 years or more.
Incentive for employers recommencing Australian Apprentices at the Certificate III, IV or
Standard Recommencement $750
Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Australian School-Based For an employer who continues to employ a Certificate II to IV level or Diploma or
Australian Apprenticeship $750 Advanced Diploma Australian School-based Apprentice after the student has completed
Retention Year 12.
Employers of Australian Apprentices who successfully complete a Certificate III, IV or
Standard Completion $2,500 Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification may be eligible to receive the completion
incentive.
Special incentive for employers on the successful completion of eligible Certificate II
Declared Drought Areas –
$1,500 Australian Apprentices who attracted a Declared Drought Areas additional
Special Completion
commencement incentive.
Special incentive for an employer on the successful completion of a Certificate II or
Mature Aged Worker – Special
$750 higher level Australian Apprentice who attracted a Mature Aged Worker special
Completion
commencement incentive.
Australian Apprentices may be eligible for up to twelve months of LAFHA at the first year rate, a further
twelve months assistance at the second year rate, and a further twelve months assistance at the third
year rate if the Certificate II or higher level Australian Apprentice had to move away from their
parental/guardian home to commence or remain in an Australian Apprenticeship, or is homeless.
Living Away From Home $77.17 per
First Year
Allowance (LAFHA) week
$38.59 per
Second Year
week
$25.00 per
Third Year
week
Australian Government financial support is available for adult workers (aged 25 years or over) to
upgrade their skills through an Australian Apprenticeship at the Certificate III or IV level in an occupation
listed on the National Skills Needs List. From 1 January 2010, Australian Apprentices aged 25 years or
more at commencement or who previously attracted Support for Mid-Career Apprentices payments may
Support for Adult Australian be eligible to attract Support for Adult Australian Apprentices.
Apprentices
The payment is made to either the employer or the Australian Apprentice depending on the actual wage
paid to the Australian Apprentice and is set at $150 per week (up to a maximum of $7,800 per annum) in
the first year and $100 per week (up to a maximum of $5,200 per annum) in the second year. The
weekly rate for part-time Australian Apprentices is $75 per week for the first 24 months and $50 per
week for the second 24 months.
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The following summarises the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships
Incentives regime for all Australian Apprentices. Payment of incentives will be
Australian Government Amount subject to employers and their Australian Apprentices satisfying eligibility criteria
Incentives Awarded as set out in the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentives
Programme Guidelines. Contact your Australian Apprenticeships Centre for
further information on Australian Government Incentives.
Further Australian Government
Australian Apprentices may be eligible for income support through Youth Allowance, Austudy or
Assistance Available for
ABSTUDY. More information is available from Centrelink on 13 36 33.
Australian Apprentices
Assistance for Australian The Program provides additional assistance to eligible employers who employ a Certificate II or higher
Apprentices with a Disability level Australian Apprentice with disability. Assistance may include a wage support payment or tutorial,
interpreter and mentor services.
The Securing Australian Apprenticeships initiative provides financial support to employers who create
new opportunities for eligible Australian Apprentices to continue their incomplete (but formally STA
approved) training, or who successfully complete Australian Apprentices, at the Certificate III or IV level
in skill shortage trades, or in Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualifications.
Up to $2,800 for employers of eligible Australian Apprentices undertaking an occupation listed on the
National Skills Needs List or Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications.
Securing Australian
Apprenticeships Initiative
This consists of:
-Recommencement Bonus and
• Recommencement Bonus of $1,800 payable 12 weeks after recommencement where the
Completion Bonus
recommencements occur on or after 1 January 2009.
• Completion Bonus of $1,000 payable upon successful completion in respect of Australian Apprentices
who successfully complete on or after 1 January 2009.
Payments will be made through Australian Apprenticeships Centres and will be available until 31
December 2010.
Small or medium enterprises (including eligible Group Training Organisations) who take on a young
person aged 19 years and under as an Australian Apprentice in a qualification leading to an occupation
listed on the National Skills Needs List between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010 (inclusive) may be
Apprentice Kickstart Bonus
eligible for the Apprentice Kickstart Extension totalling $3,350. The Apprentice Kickstart Extension is
paid in instalments of $850 paid at the three month point of the Australian Apprenticeship; and $2,500
paid at the nine month point of the Australian Apprenticeship.
From 1 January 2010, the Tools For Your Trade payment initiative is available to eligible Australian
Apprentices in selected trade occupations on the National Skills Needs List, agricultural occupations,
Tools For Your Trade
and, if in rural and regional Australia, horticulture occupations. This payment comprises of five tax
Payment
exempt cash payments totalling $3,800, paid over the life of the Australian Apprenticeship. Payments of
$800 are paid at the three, 12 and 24 month points and $700 at the 36 month point and on completion.
Group Training Organisations – Special incentive for Group Training Organisations that support Australian
$1,000
Special Completion Apprentices to complete a Certificate II Australian Apprenticeship.
From 1st January 2006, GST is no longer payable on Australian Apprenticeships employer incentives.
If properly completed – these will be automatically processed without the GST component. There will be no net reduction in
the amount an employer will receive as a result of this change.
Waiting periods – There is a three month waiting period before an employer can apply for an Australian
Government Commencement Incentive for an Australian Apprentice. The Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Training Contract must be formally approved. The Australian Apprentice must be still employed by the
same employer and must have commenced training in accordance with the approved Training Program.
The employer should submit a claim to the Australian Apprenticeship Centre at the end of the three
month waiting period, and within the required time limit. Further information on waiting periods and time
limits can be obtained from your Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
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TRAINING TIPS
equipment & methods you use for work and training
Good Training means: health and safety regulations for your workplace.
demonstrating & explaining how jobs are done
allowing time for the apprentice/trainee to practise Variety in Training
watching, coaching, motivating and correcting Variety builds confidence and enables the
providing variety in training where possible. apprentice/trainee to apply their skills in different
situations. If your organisation is highly specialised,
Supervision and monitoring – the consider employing the apprentice/trainee through a
workplace coach Group Training Organisation so placements in other
Be active in monitoring and managing the training. organisations can occur.
Nominate a workplace supervisor and/or a coach/mentor
to the apprentice/trainee. Encourage and correct
Provide feedback to your apprentice/trainee.
It’s a good idea to assign the apprentice/trainee to
Feedback will help you:
someone who will:
provide a measure of progress and success
take a personal interest in their development and be a
fine tune the apprentice’s/trainee’s skills
good role model
motivate the apprentice/trainee to perform better.
communicate well and develop a rapport
provide feedback and progress reports. Regular progress reports
Things you can do to monitor and manage include:
Download the guide to supervision of apprentices and contacting the RTO for feedback
trainees at ensuring regular contact with the workplace coach or
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/industry/recruiting/training/how supervisor and apprentice/trainee.
_to_supervise
Where to next?
How much supervision? Review and evaluate the training process. Consider:
Apprentices/trainees require appropriate levels of did the outcomes of the training fit with your reasons
supervision. The National Code of Good Practice outlines for training?
your responsibilities to provide appropriate levels of what worked? what didn’t work?
supervision for your apprentice/trainee. what would you do differently next time?
To determine the appropriate level of supervision required can the apprentice/trainee progress to the next
consider the: certificate level?
level of training being undertaken
industry you belong to, your workplace
CHOOSING AN RTO (USER CHOICE)
Listed below are some issues which employers and
apprentices should consider when selecting a Are there self-paced materials for the
Registered Training Organisation. apprentice/trainee?
Can the apprentice/trainee cope with self-paced
When can you deliver the training? learning?
Does this fit with your work schedules? Who will monitor completion?
How much flexibility is there with training times?
Do you provide a training record book for the
Where is the training conducted? apprentice/ trainee?
Can the apprentice/ trainee get to this location with How will this be used?
ease? What is my responsibility with regard to the training
record?
Can you offer all the units of competency relevant to
my organisation’s training needs? What progress and monitoring support do you
Which qualification best suits your organisation and provide?
training needs? Is the RTO offering this or another How often would I like feedback and progress reports on
qualification which is more convenient for them to my apprentice/trainee?
deliver?
Which units from the qualification are important for your Will you provide me with a detailed Training Plan?
organisation? What details do I need to include in the Training Plan?
Who will assess the apprentice/ trainee?
What assistance do you provide if my
Who is the qualified assessor?
apprentice/trainee has problems with reading,
What role will you as employer play in assessment?
writing or maths?
What level of reading, writing and maths is required on
What training do I have to provide in the workplace?
the job?
How will I do this?
Does the RTO take this into account when designing the
Who will train and supervise?
teaching and learning materials
How can I avoid interference between training
requirements, production schedules and peak periods?
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CHOOSING AN APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP
From the available Finance apprenticeships/traineeships choose the one you want your apprentice to undertake. Note
the duration, probationary period and conditions that apply.
Column 1 Name of apprenticeship/ traineeship course
Column 2 Maximum duration on a full-time, and where available, a part-time basis
Column 3 Minimum Workplace Training Component (hours per week) For SBATs and Other Australian
Apprenticeships
Column 4 Relevant probationary period – full time/ part time
Column 5 Whether Apprenticeship (A) or Traineeship (T) conditions apply (see Conditions below list of qualifications
for an explanation under Conditions)
Column 6 State Training Wage (either A, B or C) to quote to WorkChoices Infoline for wage queries N/A (i.e. not
applicable) means the apprenticeship/traineeship wage is award based.
Table 1 – Financial Services
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6
Training Scheme – Maximum Minimum Hours per Probationary Selected State
Vocation & Qualification Name & Level Duration Week for Employment Period E&TR Act Training
(months) and Training (days) Provisions Wage
F/T P/T apply Category
F/T P/T SBAT OTHER Note 4 Note 5
Note 2 Note 3
Note 1
FNS20104 Certificate II in Financial Services 12 36 13 13 30 91 T A
FNS30107 (B1256) Certificate III in Financial
18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services
FNS30107 (B1257) Certificate III in Financial
18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Insurance Services)
FNS30304 Certificate III in Financial 18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Accounts Clerical)
FNS30404 Certificate III in Financial 18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Mercantile Agents)
FNS30507 Certificate III in Financial 18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Workers Compensation)
FNS40107 (B1258) Certificate IV in Financial
36 72 13 13 91 91 T A
Services
FNS40107 (B1259) Certificate IV in Financial
36 72 13 13 91 91 T A
Services (Insurance Assessment Services)
FNS40107 (B1260) Certificate IV in Financial
36 72 13 13 91 91 T A
Services (Insurance Services)
FNS40207 Certificate IV in Financial 18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Bookkeeping)
FNS40204 Certificate IV in Financial 18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Personal Trust Administration)
FNS40304 Certificate IV in Financial
18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Credit Management)
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FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial
18 48 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Accounting)
FNS40704 Certificate IV in Financial
18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Financial Practice Support)
FNS40804 Certificate IV in Financial
18 36 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
FNS40904 Certificate IV in Financial
24 48 13 13 30 91 T A
Services (Superannuation)
FNS41007 Certificate IV in Financial
36 72 13 13 91 91 T A
Services (Workers Compensation)
FNS50204 Diploma of Accounting 36 72 13 13 91 91 T N/A
FNS50504 Diploma of Financial Services
24 48 13 13 30 91 T N/A
(Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)
FNS50804 Diploma of Financial Services
18 36 13 13 30 91 T N/A
(Financial Planning)
FNS60204 Advanced Diploma of Accounting 36 72 13 13 91 91 T N/A
FNS60404 Advanced Diploma of Financial
24 48 13 13 30 91 T N/A
Services (Financial Planning)
FNS60504 Advanced Diploma of Financial
36 72 13 13 91 91 T N/A
Services (Superannuation)
Note 1 These Maximum Durations assume that the apprentice has not gained a lower level qualification prior to entering
the training contract. For example: If a full time apprentice entered a Certificate IV after gaining a Certificate III,
then the duration of the Training Contract would be substantially shorter than the maximum listed above. The
time for the negotiated band of selected units would be incorporated in the Training Contract signed by the
apprentice, employer and RTO.
Note 2 In order for a training contract to be registered as a school based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT), the
conditions set out in the Victorian Skills Commission’s Part Time Apprenticeships and Traineeship policy for
SBATs must be met. This requires that there be a minimum of 7 hours per week of employment and a minimum
of six hours per week of structured training which may be averaged over three periods of four months in each
year of the program, unless the program is fully workplace based in which case the Commission’s standards for
workplace based training shall apply (see below). Additionally, a school representative is required to sign the
training plan and the plan should be submitted within 2 months of the training contract commencing. At least one
day per week must be timetabled to be spent on the job or in training during the normal school week.
Note 3 For part time apprenticeships and traineeships the requirements of the Commission’s part time apprenticeships
and traineeships policy shall apply. This requires that there be a minimum of 7 hours per week of employment
and a minimum of 6 hours per week of structured training. This may be averaged over 1, 2 or 4 week cycles
unless the apprentice or trainee is also a school student undertaking the apprenticeship or traineeship outside
school hours in which case it may be averaged over three periods of four months in each year of the program.
However if the training program is fully workplace based, the Commission’s standards for workplace based
training shall apply (see below).
Note 4 For Apprenticeship vocations (A) sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and(4), 5.5.17(1)(d) and 5.5.19 of the Education
and Training Reform Act 2006 apply. For Traineeship vocations (T) these sections do not apply.
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Note 5 Trainees undertaking a Certificate IV traineeship shall receive the relevant weekly wage rate for Certificate III
trainees at Wage levels A, B or C as applicable with the addition of 3.8 per cent of that wage rate.
Conditions Duration
Apprenticeships
The duration of an apprenticeship/ traineeship can be
varied by agreement between the apprentice/ trainee and
The apprentice and employer must both agree to cancel employer. This can be done at any time during the
the training contract. They must also mutually agree to apprenticeship/traineeship.
change the provisions of the training contract.
Probation
To initiate a cancellation, the employer and the
apprentice should each obtain a request for
During the probationary period, a training contract can be
cancellation from their AAC and forward these to
cancelled by either the employer or apprentice/trainee by
Skills Victoria. The forms include a requirement to
giving notice under the relevant award or employment
state why each party wants the Training Contract
agreement.
cancelled. Note that separate forms are available for
the employer and the apprentice and the correct
forms must be used. Downturn of Business
If the apprentice wants to leave the apprenticeship If you have been getting less business, you can ask your
but the employer does not agree, or the apprentice/trainee to work fewer days a week until
apprentice alleges unfair dismissal, the Victorian Skill business picks up. The apprentice’s/trainee’s wages may
s Commission may hold a proceeding to resolve the be adjusted accordingly. You must continue to pay the
dispute. A Victorian Skills Commission delegate then apprentice/trainee for off-the-job training attendance.
decides how the disagreement should be resolved. However a minimum of 15 hours per week of employment
and/or training must be provided.
If the business an apprentice is working for is sold,
the apprenticeship is considered part of the business If you cannot afford to keep your apprentice, refer to the
and must be continued by the new employer. conditions applying to the apprenticeship in the
CONDITIONS section.
Sale of Business
Traineeships
If you sell your business, refer to the conditions applying
The apprentice/trainee or employer can cancel the to the apprenticeship in the CONDITIONS section.
training contract at any time by giving notice in
accordance with the relevant award or employment
agreement.
If the employer has a lack of business, the employer
can suspend or cancel a training contract. In these
circumstances, a Group Training Organisation may
assist with the continuing employment of the
apprentice.
If the apprentice wants to leave the traineeship but
the employer does not agree, or the apprentice
alleges unfair dismissal, contact WorkChoices
Infoline on 1300 363 264. The Victorian Skills
Commission cannot hold a hearing to resolve these
disputes.
If the business an apprentice is working for is sold,
the new owner does not have to continue the
traineeship.
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RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Finance Apprenticeships/Traineeships Related Occupations
Certificate II in Financial Services Customer Service Trainee
Trainee Credit Assistant
Junior Clerk
Certificate III in Financial Services Credit and Loans Assistant
Insurance Clerk
Superannuation Clerk
Customer Service Assistant
Trainee Public Trust Officer
Certificate III in Insurance Services Claims Officer
Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) Accounts Clerk
Accounts & Payroll Clerk
Certificate III in Financial Services (Mercantile Agents) Collections Officer
Process Server
Mercantile Agents Officer (Repossession)
Certificate IV in Financial Services Branch Manager
Finance Sector Team Leader
Senior Accounts Clerk
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Personal Trust Administration) Trustee/ Estate Administrator
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Credit Management) Credit Manager
Certificate IV in Insurance Services Claims Officer Team Leader
Insurance Team Leader
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Insurance Assessment Insurance Assessor
Services) Vehicle Insurance Assessor
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) Accounts Manager
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Financial Practice Support) Assistant Financial Planner
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) Assistant Mortgage Broker
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Superannuation) Superannuation Fund Administrator
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
To access details of registered training organisations offering training for apprenticeships and
traineeships, go to:
https://secure.otte.vic.gov.au/gftp/Tims/attp/applications/search.asp
or
http://www.ntis.gov.au
Choose an RTO to enrol your apprentice with from these databases. If the chosen RTO is not on the website
list, it is unlikely that government funded training is available. Training could be conducted under fee for
service arrangements. Alternatively you may wish to select another RTO who can provide government funded
training for your apprentice/trainee.
Or apply for your business to become an RTO by calling the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
(VRQA) on (03) 9637 2806.
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SAMPLE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Sample training programs are examples only which show possible options for the selection of
competencies in a Training Package. Most qualifications contain a mixture of core (compulsory)
and elective competencies. Check the packaging rules of the Training Package for required
competencies and pre-requisites. Your training plan, developed with you by your RTO, should fully
detail all competencies to be delivered and detail the assessment arrangements.
Several Sample Training Programs can be found at:
http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au (in the last pages of purchasing guides).
A comprehensive number of Sample Training Programs are at:
http://www.aatinfo.com.au/
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ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS
AFO Apprenticeship Field Officer -
Field Officers of Skills Victoria who provide assistance to
employers and apprentices.
Apprenticeship/ Traineeship A training contract between an employer and an
employee where the employer provides training and the
employee learns the occupation/trade.
GTO Group Training Organisation -
employs apprentices/ trainees and places them with
‘host’ employers.
AAC Australian Apprenticeships Centre -
Provides apprenticeship and traineeship services to both
employers and apprentices and trainees. Located
throughout Victoria.
SV Skills Victoria -
State Training Authority in Victoria.
RTO Registered Training Organisation -
Training Provider recognised by the Victorian
Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) e.g.
TAFE Institute, private training provider
VSC Victorian Skills Commission -
The Victorian Skills Commission (VSC) provides advice
to Government on post compulsory education and
training, provides funding for training and further
education, regulates the apprenticeship and traineeship
system, and supports the Local Learning and
Employment Networks.
STP Sample Training Program -
An example of a training program an apprentice/trainee
could complete.
Training Contract An agreement between an employer and
apprentice/trainee detailing training conditions and the
type of training your apprentice/trainee will receive.
WorkChoices Infoline A Service of the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations -
Commonwealth department which deals with industrial
relations issues including wage queries.
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