Electricity (Licensing) regulations 1991 Restricted electrical New Wales Department of Fair Trading Home Building Act 1989 Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004 Contractor Qualified supervisor certificate Nominated supervisor (on contractor licence) Achieved through various (six) pathways including apprenticeship and trade qualification. Some need a certificate from the Vocational Tribunal Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Building, electrical and plumbing control (ACT Planning and Land Authority) Construction occupations (licensing ) Act 2004 Electrical contractor Unrestricted electrician’s Restricted electrician There are a variety of ways the qualification for the licence can be obtained, including through an apprenticeship or a trade certificate Northern Territory Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board Electrical Workers and Contractors Act (2009) Electrical contractor Electrical worker Restricted licence Mainly though an apprenticeship Queensland Department of Justice, Fair and Safe Work Electrical Safety Act 2002 Electrical contractor Various electrical worker Restricted electrical work Training permit Mainly through an apprenticeship South Australia Office of Business and Consumer Affairs Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 Electrical contractor Restricted Registered workers The appropriate vocational qualification approved by the Commissioner and certain certificates of competency issued by the Industrial and Commercial Training Commission Tasmania Department of Justice (Workplace Standards Australia) Occupational Licensing Act 2005 Practitioner (electrical work) Electrical contractors Completed a relevant training package qualification and completed 12 months experience in the practical application of AS3000 and completed equivalent of 4 years relevant experience Victoria Energy Safe Victoria Electrical Safety Act 1998 Electrical inspector Electrical contractor Electrician Electrical worker Supervised worker Restricted electrical worker Completion of an apprenticeship (cert III) and completed the Licensed Electrician’s Assessment conducted by Energy Safe Victoria or equivalent Source: The various electrician licensing authorities across Australia Table 1 shows that there are quite a lot of similarities in arrangements across the states. In terms of qualification requirements, while the apprenticeship system is the main pathway in some states, in other states there are other pathways, that is, the apprenticeship pathway is not necessarily a compulsory pathway to becoming a licensed electrician. It is also worth noting in terms of the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) agreement on mutual recognition, if one state permits licensing without an apprenticeship then de facto all the states do. The table also illustrates the point that the licence can be targeted at various risk points, ranging from the business through to the individual. Table 2 Licensing arrangements for selected occupations Occupation Name of licensing body Primary legislation Types of licence Qualification requirements
1331 – Construction managers √ Bachelor or higher 1342 – Health and welfare services managers √ Bachelor or higher 1343 – School principals √ Bachelor or higher 1412 – Caravan park managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1413 – Hotel and motel managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1414 – Licensed club managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1419 – Other accommodation and hospitality managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1421 – Retail managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 142113 – Betting agency manager √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1494 – Transport services managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 1499 – hospitality, retail and service managers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 2211 – Accountants √ Bachelor or higher 221111 – Accountant (general) √ Bachelor or higher 221112 – Management accountant √ Bachelor or higher 2212 – Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers √ Bachelor or higher 221213 – External auditor √ Bachelor or higher 221214 – Internal auditor √ Bachelor or higher 2221 – Finance brokers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 222112 – Finance broker √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 2222 – Financial dealers √ Bachelor or higher 222211 – Financial market dealer √ √ Bachelor or higher 222212 – Futures trader √ Bachelor or higher 222213 – Stockbroking dealer √ Bachelor or higher 2223 – Financial investment advisors and managers √ Bachelor or higher 2241 – Actuaries, mathematicians and statisticians √ Bachelor or higher 224111 – Actuary √ Bachelor or higher 2242 – Archivists, curators and record managers √ Bachelor or higher 2245 – Land economists and valuers √ Bachelor or higher Occupation Registration or licensing is required Registration or licensing may be required Expected qualification level 2246 – Librarians √ Bachelor or higher 2249 – Other information and organisational professionals √ Bachelor or higher 2311 – Air transport professionals √ Diploma or higher 2312 – Marine transport professional √ Diploma or higher 2321 – Architects and landscape architects √ Bachelor or higher 232111 – Architect √ Bachelor or higher 2322 – Cartographers and surveyors √ Bachelor or higher
2331 – Chemical and materials engineers √ Bachelor or higher 2332 – engineering professionals √ Bachelor or higher 233213 – Quantity surveyor √ Bachelor or higher 2333 – Electrical engineers √ Bachelor or higher 2334 – Electronics engineer √ Bachelor or higher 2335 – Industrial, mechanical and production engineers √ Bachelor or higher 2336 – Mining engineers √ Bachelor or higher 2339 – Other engineering professionals √ Bachelor or higher 233915 – Environmental engineer √ Bachelor or higher 2347 – Veterinarians √ Bachelor or higher 2349- Other natural and physical science professionals √ Bachelor or higher 2411 – Early childhood teachers √ Bachelor or higher 241111 – Early childhood teacher √ Bachelor or higher 2412 – Primary school teachers √ Bachelor or higher 241213 – Primary school teacher √ Bachelor or higher 2413 – Middle school teachers √ Bachelor or higher 2414 – Secondary school teachers √ Bachelor or higher 2415 – Special education teachers √ Bachelor or higher 2421 – University lecturers and tutors √ Bachelor or higher 2422 – Vocational education teachers √ Bachelor or higher, postgraduate diploma in adult education 2512 – Medical imaging professionals √ Bachelor or higher 251211 – Medical diagnostic radiographer √ Bachelor or higher 251212 – Medical radiation therapist √ Bachelor or higher 251213 – Nuclear medicine technologist √ Bachelor or higher 2513 – Occupational and environmental health professional √ Bachelor or higher 2514 – Optometrists and orthoptists √ Bachelor or higher 2515 – Pharmacists √ Bachelor or higher 2519 – Other health diagnostic and promotion professionals √ Bachelor or higher 2521 – Chiropractors and osteopaths √ Bachelor or higher 2522 – Complementary health therapists √ Bachelor or higher 2523 – Dental practitioners √ Bachelor or higher 2524 – Occupational therapists √ Bachelor or higher 2525 – Physiotherapists √ Bachelor or higher 2526 – Podiatrists √ Bachelor or higher 2527 – Speech professionals and audiologists √ Bachelor or higher Occupation Registration or licensing is required Registration or licensing may be required Expected qualification level 2531 – Generalist medical practitioners √ Bachelor or higher 2532 – Anaesthetists √ Bachelor or higher 2533 – Internal medicine specialists √ Bachelor or higher 2534 – Psychiatrists √ Bachelor or higher 2535 – Surgeons √ Bachelor or higher 2539 – Other medical practitioners √ Bachelor or higher 2541 – Midwives √ Bachelor or higher 2543 – Nurse managers √ Bachelor or higher
2544 – Registered nurses √ Bachelor or higher 2711 – Barristers √ Bachelor or higher 2712 – Judicial and legal professionals √ Bachelor or higher 2713 – Solicitors √ Bachelor or higher 2722 – Ministers of religion √ Bachelor or higher 2723 – Psychologists √ Bachelor or higher 272311 – Clinical psychologist √ Bachelor or higher 272312 – Educational psychologist √ Bachelor or higher 272313 – Organisational psychologist √ Bachelor or higher 272399 – Psychologists nec √ Bachelor or higher 2725 – Social workers √ Bachelor or higher 3112 – Medical technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3121 – Building, architectural and surveying technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 312115 – Plumbing inspector √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3122 – engineering draftspersons and technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3123 – Electrical engineering draftspersons and technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3124 – Electronic engineering draftspersons and technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3129 – building and engineering technicians √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 3211 – Automotive electricians √ Certificate III/IV 3212 – Motor mechanics √ Certificate III/IV 3231 – Aircraft maintenance engineers √ Certificate III/IV 3233 – Precision metal trade workers √ Certificate III/IV 323312 – Gunsmith √ Certificate III/IV 323313 – Locksmith √ Certificate III/IV 3241 – Panel beaters √ Certificate III/IV 3242- Vehicle body builders and trimmers √ Certificate III/IV 3243 – Vehicle painters √ Certificate III/IV 3311 – Bricklayers and stonemasons √ Certificate III/IV 3312 – Carpenters and joiners √ Certificate III/IV 3321 – Floor finishers √ Certificate III/IV 3332 – Plasterers √ Certificate III/IV 3333 – Roof tilers √ Certificate III/IV 3334 – Floor and wall tilers √ Certificate III/IV Occupation Registration or licensing is required Registration or licensing may be required Expected qualification 3341 – Plumbers √ Certificate III/IV 3411 – Electricians √ Certificate III/IV 3421 – Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics √ Certificate III/IV 3422 – Electrical distribution trades workers √ Certificate III/IV 3423 – Electronic tradespersons √ Certificate III/IV 3611 – Animal attendants and trainers √ Certificate III/IV 3991 – Boat builders and shipwrights √ Certificate III/IV
399112 – Shipwrights √ Certificate III/IV 3992 – Chemical, gas, petroleum and generation plant operators √ Certificate III/IV 399213 – Power generation plant operator √ Certificate III/IV 3996 – Signwriters √ Certificate III/IV 3999 – Other miscellaneous technicians and trades workers √ Certificate III/IV 4111 – Ambulance officers and paramedics √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4112 – Dental hygienists, technicians and therapists √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 411211 – Dental hygienist √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 411212 – Dental prosthetist √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 411214 – Dental technician √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4113 – Diversional therapists √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4114 – Enrolled and mothercraft nurses √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4115 – Indigenous health workers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4211 – Child carers √ Certificate II or III 4233 – Nursing support and personal care workers √ Certificate II or III 4234 – Special care workers √ Certificate II or III 4412 – Fire and emergency workers √ Certificate III/IV 441212 – Fire fighter √ Certificate III/IV 4422 – Security officers and guards √ Certificate I or compulsory secondary education 442214 – Private investigator √ Certificate I or compulsory secondary education 4512 – Driving instructors √ Certificate III/IV 4513 – Funeral workers √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 4518 – personal services workers √ Certificate II or III 451811 – celebrant √ Certificate II or III 4523 – Sports coaches, instructors and officials √ Certificate III/IV 4524 – Sportspersons √ Certificate III/IV 5523 – Insurance, money market and statistical clerks √ Certificate II or III Occupation Registration or licensing is required Registration or licensing may be required Expected qualification level 552311 – Bookmaker √ Certificate II or III 5611– Betting clerks √ Certificate I or compulsory secondary education 561112 – Bookmaker’s clerk √ Certificate I or compulsory secondary education 5991 – Conveyancers and legal executives √ Associate degree, Diploma, advanced diploma 5993 – Debt collectors √ Certificate II or III 5995 – Inspectors and regulatory officers √ Certificate II or III
National Training Wage Schedule for skill level B, which is the level covering most manufacturing traineeship qualifications. Table 11 Formula for calculating pay rates for adult apprentices, Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 and related awards Award Stage 1 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 National training wage – skill level B exit rate C14 C13 C12 Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2010 76% of 5 (C10) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Vehicle Manufacturing Repair, Services and Retail 2010 National training wage – skill level B exit rate Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Industry Award 2010 (Milling, Distillery, Refinery and Maintenance stream) National training wage – skill level B exit rate C14 C13 C12 In addition to these provisions, a number of awards separately provide that an existing worker who is engaged as an apprentice will not suffer any reduction in pay for commencing an apprenticeship. In 2009, 10.9% of all commencing apprentices in trades occupations were existing workers (NCVER 2010, p.17). Mention should be made of the initiatives undertaken by state jurisdictions to address the issue of pay rates for adult apprentices. The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued a general order in 2003 that adult apprentices are to be paid no less than the equivalent rate for a third-year apprentice in a four-year apprenticeship in the metal industry, although this nexus was later broken. The South Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued a general order in 2006 that adult apprentices are to be paid no less than the adult minimum wage. (See Australian Government 2006, pp.321–5.) These decisions do not apply to the national workplace relations system. Consideration of factors In some awards, the level of apprentice pay is partly determined by the apprentice’s previous experience and qualifications. Research undertaken by the Queensland Government as part of its review into apprentice wages found that apprentices who have completed Year 12 are between 25% and 30% more productive over the life of the apprenticeship than apprentices who have only completed Year 10 (Queensland Government 2008, p.29). The Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010, the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2010 and the Sugar Industry Award 2010 (Milling, Distillery, Refinery and Maintenance stream) take into account the apprentice’s highest level of schooling when determining the level of pay.
Table 17: Trainee award over-payment by characteristics Average (median) weekly award wage ($) Average (median) weekly income ($) Average (median) weekly above award payment ($) Paid at award wage (%) Up to $150 over relevant wage (%) $151 - $300 over relevant wage (%) $301 or more over relevant award wage (%) Adult 501 761 207 22.7 20.0 17.7 39.7 Not adult 269 380 60 18.7 52.3 21.9 7.1 Existing worker 501 750 167 16.5 26.5 16.8 40.2 Not existing worker 437 450 94 23.8 41.2 21.6 13.4 501 700 216 12.8 28.5 22.7 36.0 Females 483 450 60 27.4 40.8 17.2 14.7 All trainees 483 550 105 20.8 35.2 19.7 24.3 Note: Adult defined as 21 years or older when started current job. Existing worker defined as current job duration greater than or equal to 24 months. Source: 2009 Survey of Education and Training.
specified in the training plan for the relevant AQF certificate IV qualification or 12 months after commencing wage level 5 whichever is the earlier 7 On attainment of 100% of the competencies specified in the training plan for the relevant AQF diploma qualification or 12 months after commencing wage level 6 whichever is the earlier 110 Source: Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (Excluding certain Queensland Government entities) 2003, Schedule 1 A4 Wage Levels for trainees—Queensland Level Trainee registered for AQF 1 or 2 qualifications Trainee registered for AQF Level 3 qualification Trainee registered for AQF Level 4 qualification Trainee registered for AQF 5 qualification Trainee registered for AQF 6 qualification % Of Relevant Rate* 1 On entry Prior to the attainment of the minimum training Prior to the attainment of the minimum training Prior to the attainment of the minimum training to the attainment of the minimum training 55
for the relevant AQF 5 qualification; or (c) 3/4 of the nominal duration of the traineeship, whichever is the earlier. for the relevant AQF 6 qualification; or (c) 3/5 of the nominal duration of the traineeship, whichever is the earlier. 5 On attainment or completion of: (a) AQF 5 competencies, (b) 4/5 of the total competencies for the relevant AQF 6 qualification; or (c) 4/5 of the nominal duration of the traineeship, whichever is the earlier. 110 Source: Order - Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (Excluding certain Queensland Government entities) 2003, Schedule 1.
Table A5 List of pre-reform awards and NAPSAs used for calculating apprentice rates of pay Industry State Reference Award number Automotive & Engineering (ANZSCO 32) Vehicle manufacturing & repair WA Vehicle Builders Award 1971 AN160328 Motor vehicle retailing & repair NT Automotive Services (NT) 2002 AP818846CRN Vehicle manufacturing NSW, Qld, Vic., SA, Tas Vehicle Industry Award 2000 AP801818CRN vehicle retailing & repair NSW, Vic., Qld, SA, Tas, ACT Vehicle Industry - Repair, Services and Retail Award 2002 AP824308CAV All other industries All states Engineering and Assoc Industries Award 1998 AP789529 Construction1 (ANZSCO 33) All industries NSW Building and Construction Industry (State) Award AN120089 All industries Vic. National Building and Construction Award 2000 AP790741CRV All industries Qld Building Construction Industry Award State 2003 AN140043
construction SA National Building and Construction 2000 AP790741CRV All other industries SA Building and Construction Industry (SA) AN150670 Civil construction WA National Building and Construction Award 2000 AP790741CRV All other industries WA Building trades (Construction) Award 1987 AN160034 Civil construction Tas. National Building and Construction Award 2000 AP790741CRV All other industries Tas. Building and Construction Industry Award AN170010 All industries NT Building and Construction Industry (NT) Award 2002 AP812941CRN All industries ACT Building and Construction Industry (ACT) Award 2002 AP817145CRA (ANZSCO 34) All industries NSW Electrical, Electronic and Comms Contracting Industry (State) Award AN120191 All industries Vic. National Electrical, Electronic and Communications AP791396CRV
Contracting Industry Award All industries Qld Electrical Contracting Industry Award - State 2003 AN140103 All industries SA National Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry Award AP791396CRV All industries WA Electrical Contracting Industry 1978 AN160108 All industries Tas. National Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry Award AP791396CRV All industries NT Electrical Engineering and Contracting Industries (NT) Award AP819377CRN All industries ACT National Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry Award AP791396CRV Food trades (ANZSCO 35) Food manufacturing2 NSW Pastrycooks &c Award AN120410 Accommodation NSW Hospitality Industry – Accom., Hotels, Resorts and Gaming Award 1998 AP738479CRV
Food & beverage services NSW Restaurants &c Employees (State) Award AN120468 Food manufacturing Vic. Pastrycooks (Victoria) 1999 AP792620CRV Accommodation Vic., Tas., NSW, Qld Hospitality Industry – Accom., Hotels, Resorts and Gaming Award 1998 AP738479CRV Food & beverage services Qld Hospitality Industry – Rest, Catering and Allied Estab Award SE Qld AN140144 Food & beverage services SA Cafes and Restaurants (South Australia) Award AN150025 Food & beverage services Vic. Accommodation, & Restaurants Industry Sector – Minimum Wage Order – Victoria 1997 AP767284 Food manufacturing Qld Baking Industry (Southern & Central) AN140024 Food manufacturing SA Cake and Pastry Baking Trades Award AN150026 Food manufacturing WA Pastrycooks’ Award AN160242 Food & Beverage services WA Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers’ Award AN160276 Retail trade, wholesale trade3 WA Meat Industry (State) Award 2003 AN160350 Food & beverage services Tas. Restaurant Keepers Award AN170086
Retail trade Tas. Meat Processing Industry AN170058 Food manufacturing NT Baking and Pastrycooking Industry (NT) Award 2002 AP819011CRN Food & beverage services, accommodation NT Hotels, Motels, Wine Saloons, Catering, Accommodation, and Casino Employees (NT) Award AP812953CRN Food manufacturing ACT Bakers (ACT) Award 1998 AP769420CRA Food & beverage services ACT Liquor and allied industries Catering, Cafe, Restaurant, Etc (ACT) Award 1998 AP787016CRA Retail trade ACT Butchers etc (Private Employees ACT) Award 2003 AP831172 Retail NSW, Vic., Qld, SA, NT Federal Meat Industry (Retail and Wholesale) Award 2000 AP805114CRV Horticultural workers4(ANZSCO 36) Landscaping, nurseries, greenk., gardening NSW Landscape Gardeners & C. Award AN120308 Landscaping, nurseries, greenk., gardening Vic. Personal & Other Community Services Ind Sector Min Wage Order
Personal & services SA Hairdressers and beauty salons award AN150062 Personal & other services WA Hairdressers Award 1989 AN160153 Personal & other services Tas. Hairdressing, health and Beauty industry award AN170042 Personal & services NT Hairdressing and Beauty Industry (NT) Award AP818691CRN Personal & Other Services ACT Hairdressing and Beauty Industry (ACT) Award AP783495CRA Printing trades Printing, info media & telecommunications All states Graphic Arts Award AP782505 Textile, clothing and footwear trades TCF Manufacturing All states Clothing Trades Award 1999 AP772144CAV Wood trades Wood etc manufacturing & cabinetmaking Qld Furniture and Allied Trade Award - State 2003 AN140128 Wood etc manufacturing & cabinetmaking WA Furniture Trades Industry Award AN160137 Wood etc manufacturing & cabinetmaking ACT Furnishing Industry National Award AP825280CAV Wood etc manufacturing & cabinetmaking NSW, Vic., Furnishing Industry National Award AP825280CAV
1 Indicative good practice for RTOs delivering training to apprentices noted in the WA good practice guide* Area of practice Relevant AQTF 2010 Essential Standards for continuing registration Examples of relevant good practice for RTOs 1 Marketing Condition 8 – Accuracy and Integrity of Marketing The RTO must ensure its marketing and advertising of AQF qualifications to prospective clients is ethical, accurate and consistent with its of registration. The NRT logo must be employed only in accordance with its conditions of use. The media and message is suitable for the target group. The information provided is clear and concise. The information provides an accurate picture of the training, assessment and support services the RTO is offering. The RTO monitors the effectiveness of the marketing and makes improvements when necessary. 2 Negotiating the training plan Standard 1: The RTO provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations 1.3 facilities, equipment and training and assessment materials used by the RTO are consistent with the The employer and apprentice or trainee are actively engaged in developing the training plan. Meeting the needs of the apprentice or trainee is the focus of the
requirements of the Training Package or accredited course and the RTO’s own training and assessment strategies. 1.4 Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who: (a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Quality Council or its successors, and (b) have the relevant vocational competencies at to the level being delivered or assessed, and (c) can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken, and (d) continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence. negotiation process. The training plan is a living document that is used by all parties for the duration of the training contract. The RTO monitors the effectiveness of the training plan and makes improvements when necessary.
Standard 2: The RTO adheres to principles of access and equity and maximises outcomes for its clients. 2.4 Employers and other parties who contribute to each learner’s training and assessment are engaged in the development, delivery and monitoring of training and assessment. 3 Enrolment and induction Standard 2: The RTO adheres to principles of access and equity and maximises outcomes for its clients. 2.1 The RTO establishes the needs of clients, and delivers services to meet these needs. 2.3 Before clients enrol or enter into an agreement, the RTO informs them about the training, assessment and support services to be provided, and about their rights and obligations. 2.4 Employers and other parties who contribute to each The information provided by the RTO is clear and accurate. The information and is suitable for the client group. Any induction process prepares the employer and apprentice or trainee to maximise the learning experience. The information is regularly reviewed and the RTO consults with
learner’s training and assessment are engaged in the development, delivery and monitoring of training and assessment. Standard 3: Management systems are responsive to the of clients, staff and stakeholders, and the environment in which the RTO operates. 3.3 The RTO monitors training and/or assessment services provided on its behalf to ensure that it complies with all aspects of the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration. the clients about the usefulness of the information. The inclusion of an ApprentiCentre Apprenticeship Officer in the induction process whenever possible. 4 Providing and supporting learning opportunities Standard 2: The RTO adheres to principles of access and equity and maximises outcomes for its clients. 2.4 Employers and other parties who contribute to each learner’s training and assessment are engaged in the development, The learning activities and resources are tailored to the needs and learning styles of the apprentice or trainee. The learning is structured and builds logically (simple to complex) to
delivery and monitoring of training and assessment. 2.5 Learners receive training, assessment and support services that meet their individual needs. Standard 1: The RTO provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations. 1.3 Staff, facilities, equipment and training and assessment materials used by the RTO are consistent with the requirements of the Training Package or accredited course and the RTO’s own training and assessment strategies. 1.4 Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who: (a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Quality Council or its successors, and (b) have the relevant vocational develop knowledge and skills. The apprentice, trainee and employer are supported throughout the learning process. Learning is valued and recognised by the apprentice or trainee and employer. All parties communicate effectively and regularly about the apprentice or trainee’s progress using a Training Journal. The learning is reviewed and improved based upon feedback from a range of stakeholders including the apprentice, trainee, employer, RTO and industry
competencies at to the level being delivered or assessed, and (c) can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken, and (d) continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence. 5 Providing and supporting assessment Standard 1: The RTO provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations. 1.5 Assessment including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): (a) meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course (b) is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence The assessment activities and resources are tailored to the needs of the apprentice or trainee. The apprentice, trainee and employer are supported throughout the assessment process. All parties communicate effectively and regularly about the apprentice or trainee’s
(c) meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements (d) is systematically validated. progress using a Training Journal. The assessment is reviewed and improved based upon feedback from a range of stakeholders including the apprentice, trainee, employer, RTO and industry. 6 Certification Condition 6 – Certification & Issuing of Qualifications & Statements of Attainment The RTO must issue to persons whom it has assessed as competent in accordance with the requirements of the Training Package or accredited course, a qualification or statement of attainment (as appropriate) that: • meets the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) requirements • identifies the RTO by its national The RTO monitors the apprentice or trainee’s progress against the Training Plan and issues a qualification or Statement of Attainment when required. The qualification or Statement of Attainment meets the requirements of Condition 6. The issue of the qualification is timely. The RTOs records for the apprentice accurately
Continuous improvement activities have led to measurable improvements to the business. 8 Maintaining records Standard 3: Management systems are responsive to the needs of clients, staff and stakeholders, and the environment in which the RTO operates. 3.2 The RTO uses a systematic and continuous improvement approach to the management of operations. 3.3 The RTO monitors training and/or assessment services provided on its behalf to ensure that it complies with all aspects of the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration. 3.4 The RTO manages records to ensure their accuracy and integrity. The RTO records are managed systematically. The RTO keeps all required records and clearly understands the purpose for any additional records they choose to keep. Records are able to be accessed in a timely manner. The record management system is consistently monitored to ensure it is effective and improvements are made when required.