The process for the establishment and variation of apprenticeships (Class A and B qualifications) is overseen and endorsed by the State Training Board. Apprenticeship in this context means any employment based training scheme, whether termed an apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or internship.
Section 60C of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 allows the Minister to establish or vary apprenticeships and traineeships based on the advice from the State Training Board. The Board, the Department of Training and Workforce Development, the Minister for Education and Training and the Western Australian industry training councils all play key roles in the establishment and variation of apprenticeships.
To establish an apprenticeship or vary an existing apprenticeship in WA, a proponent will need to submit a Notice of intent to the Board. The proponent may be an individual business/employer, employer or industry group, union, registered training organisation, industry training council, the Board, the Minister, or other stakeholder.
Class A – This qualification can only be achieved by entering into an employment-based training contract with an employer; ie the qualification is delivered predominantly through employment based training undertaken with an employer. A training plan is drawn up between the employer, registered training organisation and the apprentice/trainee that sets out the ratio of on and off the job training.
Class B – This allows a qualification to be achieved either by entering into an employment-based training contract with an employer or through institutional delivery; ie the qualification is delivery predominantly through classroom/online training with some practical experience in a workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.
The State Training Board endorsed new guidelines for the establishment and variation of apprenticeships on 16 February 2017.
These new guidelines are effective for all new applications from 1 January 2014.
For full details on the process, or assistance with lodging your proposal, please look through the guidelines document.
View or download the Guidelines for the establishment and variation of apprenticeships, version 2.3.
Under the VET Act, the Department of Training and Workforce Development must keep and make available to the public a register of Class A and B qualifications. The register includes:
Penalties may apply to a registered training provider or an employer who does not comply with the classification of a qualification.
This flowchart outlines the steps in the process for the establishment and variation of apprenticeships (Class A and Class B qualifications).
Select each of the steps to find out more.
A new apprenticeship* or change/s to an existing apprenticeship is proposed.
*Apprenticeship means any employment based training scheme whether termed an apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or internship.
The proposal is lodged with the State Training Board.
The relevant training council/s must consult with employers, unions, and other stakeholders in accordance with the State Training Board’s Guidelines for the establishment and variation of apprenticeships.
(Delegated to the Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee)
The Board considers the proposal and may consult with other stakeholders, including the Department, as required. The Board makes recommendation/s to the Minister. Matters considered include:
1. Qualification to be classified (Class A or B – whether a training contract only, or not)
2. Type of apprenticeship (whether the person will be called apprentice, trainee, cadet or intern)
3. Occupation/title of apprenticeship
4. Nominal duration
5. Part-time arrangements (if applicable)
6. School-based arrangements (if applicable)
7. Any special conditions (eg pre-entry requirements)
The Minister seeks the advice of the State Training Board.
Recommendations are made to the Minister.
The Minister considers the Board’s recommendation and approves or rejects the proposal. The Minister may use his/her initiative to establish or vary an apprenticeship; however, must seek the advice of the Board who will make a recommendation following consultation with industry in the prescribed manner.
The Minister’s decision is published in the Government Gazette.
The apprenticeship is listed on the public register and the State Training Board website, and affected parties are notified of the outcome.
Please note: If a proposal is rejected at any stage, the proponent will be notified. Otherwise, notification will occur at the end of the process.
To establish a new classification or vary an existing one, a proponent must lodge a Notice of intent with the Office of the State Training Board using one of our four online forms. Please use a separate form for each establishment or variation request.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require assistance with this process.
To propose a new classification, use the Notice of intent – Establishment form.
To propose a variation to an existing qualification, use the Notice of intent – Variation (vary) form.
To propose the transfer of an existing qualification, use the Notice of intent – Variation (transfer) form.
To propose the removal of an existing qualification, use the Notice of intent – Variation (remove) form.
The following proposals are currently being considered by the State Training Board. If you have questions about a proposal, please contact us by email or telephone.
A proposal goes through several stages, as indicated in the status column of the table. These stages are explained at the end of the table.
| Qualification / Type of apprenticeship | Proponent | Relevant training council | Notice of intent | Reason | Date lodged | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction Stream 8 Traffic Management | Ms Erin Studsor, Traffic Force | Construction Training Council | Establish Class B Traineeship | Development of skills and knowledge in high risk work environments | 21/05/2018 | On Hold | CTF requested submission be placed on hold 3/7/18 |
| UEE40411 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation |
Ms Marie Anderson, ATC Business College Bunbury AND
Mr Rob Berryman North Metro TAFE
|
Utilities, Engineering, Electrical and Automotive Training Council | Establish Class B traineeship | Industry need identified | 5/9/2017 | Consideration by EVAC by 31 July 2018 | |
| MAR30813 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal) | Ms Jillian Dielsen, Logistics Training Council | Logistics Training Council | Variation - Add school based pathway | Ferry operator wanting to take on school based trainee | 17/4/2018 | On hold pending DTWD advice | Extension provided to DTWD to submit report |
| CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing | Mr Alan Davies, Construction Training Fund | Construction Training Fund | Establish a Class A apprenticeship | Establish stand alone Plumbing apprenticeship | 7/5/2018 | On hold | CTF requested submission be placed on hold 29/6/18 |
| BSB20215 Certificate II in Customer Engagement | Ms Margaret Lawlor, Executive Officer, Down Syndrome WA | Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council | Establish Class B Traineeship | Industry need identified | 9/5/2018 | Consideration by EVAC | |
|
HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
|
Dr David Hallett, Australian Dental Association WA
|
Community Services, Health and Education Training Council
|
Vary Class B Traineeship; Increase nominal duration
|
Industry need identified
|
17/5/2018
|
Awaiting decision by Minister |
Consultation underway
The proponent and the relevant industry training council(s) are consulting with industry on the proposal and developing their submission for lodgement with the Board.
Department response
The Department of Training and Workforce Development is preparing its response/report on the implications and risks relating to the proponent's proposal.
Review by Office of the State Training Board
The OSTB is reviewing the written submission(s) to ensure that they comply with the guidelines and that all relevant information is available for the Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee to consider.
Consideration by EVAC
The reports from the industry training council, the proponent and the Department are currently being considered by the Establishment and Variations of Apprenticeships Committee.
Awaiting decision by Minister
The proposal is currently with the Minister for Education and Training in accordance with section 60C of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996.
Proposals that have been completed since 2009 are listed here, the most recent first.
The following proposals (establishments and variations) have been considered by the State Training Board to date in 2018.
| Apprenticeship name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRANE OPERATIONS | CPC32912 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations | Ms Heidi Biuwale, Crane Industry Council of Australia | Construction Training Council | 29/08/2017 | N/A | Lapsed |
| PET GROOMING | ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council written submission | 23/11/2017 | Approved 11/3/18 | GG No. 37 of 2018 - 16/3/18 |
| BEEKEEPING | ACM32016 Certificate III in Beekeeping | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council written submission | 23/11/2017 | Approved 4/3/18 | |
| TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT | RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management) | Construction Training Council | Construction Training Council | 24/02/2017 | Not Approved | N/A |
| Apprenticeship name | Qualification | Proponent/ Training council | Variation type | Date lodged | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Textile Products (Level 3) | MST30216 Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council | Variation of nominal duration, title and allow school-based delivery | 9/1/2018 | GG No. 131 of 2018 - 4 Sep 2018 |
|
Business (Level 3) and Business Administration (Level 3) |
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business & BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration | Financial, Administrative & Professional Services Training Council | Remove condition restricting school based delivery to "Year 12 only" | 15/12/2017 | Did not progress |
For a consolidated list of all proposals that have been considered by the Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee between 2009 and 2017, please view EVAC completed proposals 2009 to 2017 . If you need to view industry training council submissions received by EVAC for 2014 to 2016, please contact us.
Bulk gazettals of prescribed VET qualifications can be found in the Classification of prescribed VET qualifications document.
A streamlined process has been developed to simplify EVAC applications for replacement Class A or B apprenticeships and traineeships that result from national training package updates. Qualifications deemed equivalent and qualifications that are deemed to be non-equivalent but still having the same occupation outcome can undergo this expedited process. This process is considered to meet the legislative requirements under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 and associated Regulations.
The same occupational outcome is defined as “where any of the national or state ANZSCO or secondary ANZSCO codes assigned to the replacement qualification are the same as for the original qualification.”
| Application batch no. | Qualifications/Training package | Staging and key dates |
|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 | CHC Qualifications HLT Qualifications | Approved by Minister - 14/6/16 Published GG - 21/6/16 |
| Batch 2 | Various qualifications (AMP, RII, CHC, SIS, TLI, HLT, MSM) | Approved by Minister - 28/7/16 Published GG - 9/8/16 |
| Batch 3 | Various qualifications (AUR, SHB, AVI, CPP, SIR, TLI, PSP, MAR, BSB, ICT, RII) | Approved by Minister - 20/9/16 Published GG - 4/10/16 |
| Batch 4 | Various qualifications (CPP, ICP, FPI, MSA, PMA) | Approved by Minister - 20/9/16 Published GG - 4/10/16 |
| Batch 5 | Various qualifications (AHC, AMP, AVI, FWP, MSL, MSS, MST, PMB, PMC, SIT and TLI) | Approved by Minister - 1/12/16 Published GG - 13/12/16 |
As a result of training package updates, the industry training councils have requested the following qualifications be removed from the public register. They will no longer be available through training contract arrangements.
| Apprenticeship name | Qualification | Date removed |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE (BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) | AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| AGRICULTURE (GOAT PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) | AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| AGRICULTURE (SHEEP AND WOOL) (LEVEL 3) | AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| COMMUNITY ACTIVITY PROGRAMS (LEVEL 3) | SIS30213 Certificate III in Community Activity Programs | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (LEVEL 3) | CHC30912 Certificate III in Employment Services | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| HORTICULTURE (FLORICULTURE) (LEVEL 2) | AHC21510 Certificate II in Floriculture | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| HORTICULTURE (FLORICULTURE) (LEVEL 3) | AHC33210 Certificate III in Floriculture | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| NAIL TECHNOLOGY (LEVEL 2) | SIB20210 Certificate II in Nail Technology | Minister approved 28 July 2016 Published GG No. 145 9/8/16 |
| OPTICAL MECHANICS | HLT43712 Certificate IV in Optical Technology | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT WORK (LEVEL 2) | CHC20112 Certificate II in Community Services | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| SUPERANNUATION (LEVEL 4) | FNS40915 Certificate IV in Superannuation | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING (LEVEL 4) | 52515WA Certificate IV in Residential Drafting | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| COMMUNITY RECREATION (LEVEL 2) | SIS20113 Certificate II in Community Activities | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| SPATIAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 5) | CPP50212 Diploma of Spatial Information Services | Minister approved 20 Sept 2016 Published GG No. 180 4/10/16 |
| AGRICULTURE (GRAIN PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) | AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture | Minister approved 1 Dec 2016 Published GG No. 224 13/12/16 |
| AGRICULTURE (PIG PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) | ACH30410 Certificate III in Pork Production | Minister approved 1 Dec 2016 Published GG No. 224 13/12/16 |
| HORTICULTURE (FLORICULTURE) (LEVEL 4) | AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture | Minister approved 1 Dec 2016 Published GG No. 224 13/12/16 |
| NURSERY TRADESPERSON (PRODUCTION) | AHC31110 Certificate III in Production Nursery | Minister approved 1 Dec 2016 Published GG No. 224 13/12/16 |
| NURERY TRADESPERSON (RETAIL) | AHC31210 Certificate III in Retail Nursery | Minister approved 1 Dec 2016 Published GG No. 224 13/12/16 |
