Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001

The Commissioner may from time to time make orders (vocational training orders) specifying the following matters in relation to the training that an apprentice or trainee who is employed in a recognised trade vocation or recognised traineeship vocation is required to undertake in connection with that vocation—

the appropriate term or terms for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation,

the appropriate probationary period or periods for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation, having regard to the term or terms specified for them under paragraph (a),

the qualification or qualifications that may be awarded in relation to an apprenticeship or traineeship in that vocation,

the units of competency forming part of the training for that vocation,

any other training to be provided in addition to the training required for an appropriate qualification,

such other matters relating to the training of apprentices or trainees in that vocation as the Commissioner considers appropriate.

The appropriate term to be specified in a vocational training order in relation to an apprenticeship or traineeship may vary according to—

specified training that has previously been completed by the proposed apprentice or trainee, and

specified qualifications that have previously been awarded to the proposed apprentice or trainee, and

specified conditions to be complied with by the proposed employer, or by the proposed apprentice or trainee, under an apprenticeship or traineeship.

In making a vocational training order, the Commissioner—

must consult with the relevant industry groups, and

must comply with the vocational training guidelines.

Notice of the making of a vocational training order must be published in the Gazette.

Such a notice must identify the order, indicate when the order is to take effect, contain brief particulars of the substance of the order and state that a copy of the order may be obtained from the offices of the Department.

Copies of each vocational training order must be made available for public inspection on the Internet and, during ordinary office hours, at the offices of the Department.