$9 million plan to reform apprenticeship system
$9 million plan to reform apprenticeship system The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) will partner with the Gillard Government in a reform of the apprenticeship system, which will mean that a traditional four-year apprenticeship, such as engineering or electrical, could be completed in three years – and possibly less – provided that are able to [...]
Financial literacy units of competence for apprentices and trainees – IBSA
Financial literacy units of competence for apprentices and trainees IBSA has collaborated with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to develop two units of competency in financial literacy focused at trainees and apprentices. The units build on the work undertaken in financial literacy delivered in schools. IBSA [...]
Certificate IV Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
The Certificate IV qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing jewellery tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in a jewellery related trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. Draft 1 of the qualification and units of competency are available for comment until 14 February 2011: [...]
Key factors affecting apprentice and trainee completion rates
Source: Licensing Line News An NCVER study has found that a pay rise is unlikely to encourage more apprentices and trainees to complete their qualifications…read more
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service relaunch
Source: Licensing Line News The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships (AAT) Information Service websites have been rebranded and relaunched…read more
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service relaunch
The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships (AAT) Information Service websites have been rebranded and relaunched. Regular visitors will notice a new look, new menu items, as well as several new resources. Examples are an Australian Apprenticeships Centre search feature, and an Australian Apprenticeships ‘Headlines and Highlights’ area providing information, links and resources on a specific Australian [...]
MEM05: Watch and clock service and repair
Manufacturing Skills Australia is developing a new Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair qualification. The qualification will become part of the Metal and Engineering Training Package and will support apprenticeship training. The development of the watch and clock qualification including the new units of competency covering individual watch and clock service and [...]
Apprenticeships and traineeships: participation, progress and completion
Source: NCVER John Ainley, Steve Holden, Sheldon Rothman This briefing paper draws together findings from two LSAY (Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth) research reports: ‘Participation in and progress through New Apprenticeships’; and the ‘VET pathways taken by school leavers’. These two reports use data obtained from young people who were in Year 9 at school [...]
Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms
Source: Licensing Line News An Expert Panel has been appointed, led by Mr Jim McDowell, to advise on the steps needed to sustain and grow a stronger Australian Apprenticeships system…read more
Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms
The Australian Government has announced that an expert panel has been established to provide advice on reform options for the Australian Apprenticeships system. read more online