Higher level traineeships

Western Australian workers can now upgrade their skills and gain higher level qualifications through the Productivity Places Program funded by the State and Federal Governments.

1000 workers can improve their skills in more than 80 qualifications at Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced diploma level. These places are available until the end of June 2009.

Before applying employers will need to consider:

• That there is a relationship between the proposed trainee’s job and the selected higher level traineeship.
• The supervision arrangements for the trainee – all trainees need to have a supervisor who can be responsible for on the job training.

Interested employers can apply by contacting ApprentiCentre 13 19 54 or apprenticentre@det.wa.edu.au. An Apprenticeship Officer will contact employers within three days of the application to discuss their workers eligibility and answer any questions.

Employers will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing.

Employees who have worked for less than three months full-time or 12 months part-time are automatically eligible for places.

Registered training organisations interested in receiving funding to deliver the qualifications can contact the training markets team at the Department of Education and Training on 9264 4215.

Training the trainer

A free set of skills from the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has been expanded to include employers and supervisors of apprentices and trainees across all industry areas.

The set of skills has been specifically selected to help employers and supervisors build and improve training skills so they can provide apprentices and trainees with a quality training experience.

It covers 105 hours of training and is free of unit and resource fees.  Flexible delivery is available however additional charges may apply if the employer or supervisor requests a customised program outside normal hours.

The training is being delivered through selected registered training organisations.

How to enrol

1. Select a registered training organisation and contact them directly to discuss the training program offered and determine if it’s right for you.
2. Complete the registration form and take it to your selected registered training organisation to enrol.

If you have any questions talk with your industry specialist at ApprentiCentre 13 19 54.