A review of apprenticeships and traineeships in New South Wales: consultation paper: July 2016

Apprenticeships and traineeships are important to the New South Wales (NSW) Government in supporting the continued growth of the economy. The Government aims to use this growth to build a lasting legacy of a highly skilled workforce. It is time to re-think how the apprenticeship and traineeship system operates in NSW to ensure its suitability for industry and the community. This review of the apprenticeship and traineeship system will examine whether change is needed to improve the level of completion of apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications. This consultation paper has been released to guide the review.

The paper poses specific questions regarding key provisions within the legislation, and these are organised around the following themes: (1) flexibility of training provisions - including Vocational Training Orders - and alternative models for delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships; (2) nature of the training contract - its classifications, establishment and cancellation; (3) clarity of roles and responsibilities of parties to training contracts and training plans; (4) methods for recognising completion of 'on the job' training; (5) handling of disputes, complaints, appeals, and application of sanctions; (6) adequacy of current arrangements for recognition of trade skills obtained overseas; and (7) appropriateness of the current Regulations.

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