Edition 78, May 2010

Funding for competency-based apprenticeships

The Australian Government will allocate almost $20 million to support a fundamental shift from a time-served apprenticeship model to a competency-based system.

Under this system, high-achieving apprentices who meet competency requirements will be able to reduce the length of their training. This model would increase the supply of skilled labour without jeopardising training quality. 

Over the last 50 years we have seen some of the traditional trades die out as new trades emerge. The Australian Government will create an apprenticeship system that produces highly skilled workers to meet current shortages and emerging industries and provides the foundation for a career.

An expert panel will also be appointed to advise on the steps needed to sustain and grow an Australian apprenticeship system for the modern economy.

The panel will draw on the expertise of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research and leading industry bodies to examine apprenticeship training arrangements and suggest ways to help guide variations to apprenticeship pay.

For more information visit http://budget.australia.gov.au/ 

 

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