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About the Board

The WA State Training Board is the peak industry training advisory body to the Government for Western Australia. We work with industry, training providers, employer and employee groups and the community to build a quality vocational education and training system to support the ongoing growth of our workforce and economy.

What we do

In addition to providing the Minister for Training with advice and industry-based research on strategic directions, policy and priorities for Western Australia’s training system, the WA State Training Board manages and supports a range of activities and projects to support industry, business and our community across the State.

Our priorities

The WA State Training Board's priorities are set out in the State Training Plan. The Board's program of work supports the development of these priorities along with the fulfilment of the Board's responsibilities under the VET Act.

Our partners

Working in consultation with employers, industry associations, training providers and other stakeholders, the WA State Training Board has established a number of collaborative working partnerships with training advisory bodies, specialist committees and industry training councils.

Publications

The WA State Training Board produces a number of publications, including research papers, survey results and project reports. Our publications are designed to keep clients, stakeholders and the community informed about education, training, employment and other related matters for Western Australia.

About the Board

The WA State Training Board is the peak industry training advisory body to the Government for Western Australia. We work with industry, training providers, employer and employee groups and the community to build a quality vocational education and training system to support the ongoing growth of our workforce and economy.

What we do

In addition to providing the Minister for Training with advice and industry-based research on strategic directions, policy and priorities for Western Australia’s training system, the WA State Training Board manages and supports a range of activities and projects to support industry, business and our community across the State.

Our priorities

The WA State Training Board's priorities are set out in the State Training Plan. The Board's program of work supports the development of these priorities along with the fulfilment of the Board's responsibilities under the VET Act.

Our partners

Working in consultation with employers, industry associations, training providers and other stakeholders, the WA State Training Board has established a number of collaborative working partnerships with training advisory bodies, specialist committees and industry training councils.

Publications

The WA State Training Board produces a number of publications, including research papers, survey results and project reports. Our publications are designed to keep clients, stakeholders and the community informed about education, training, employment and other related matters for Western Australia.

The Board's Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee (EVAC) considers proposals to establish and vary apprenticeships and traineeships in WA. 

If an apprenticeship or traineeship is needed in your industry, please contact your relevant Industry Training Council to discuss options for your industry. More information on the EVAC process is available here.

See all proposals being considered by EVAC here. 

Apprenticeships and traineeships

The State Training Board provides expert industry advice to the Minister for Training on matters relating to vocational education and training (VET) in Western Australia. Take a look at some of our current projects below. 

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