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Making Competency Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships Work


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Purchase for $85.00 (AUD) incl. GST

Equipped to navigate the complex rules & regulations that govern apprenticeships & traineeships

Unlock the secrets to making competency-based apprenticeships and traineeships work smoothly in our upcoming webinar.  

Join Alan Maguire as he shares key factors that support the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships, ensuring compliance with competency-based progression and completion requirements. 

Alan will share the nitty-gritty details of both apprenticeships and traineeships, covering everything from distinguishing between time-based and competency-based structures to understanding the four stages of an apprenticeship, as well as providing invaluable tips for creating effective training plans. You’ll learn more about the roles and responsibilities, the importance of safety and supervision, and strategies for effective communication between Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), apprentices/trainees, and their employers. We'll also cover ways to manage the dispute resolution processes. 

By the end of the webinar, you'll be well equipped to navigate the complex rules and regulations that govern apprenticeships and traineeships. We will help you establish effective relationships with apprentices/trainees and employers and build robust training plans that support competency-based progression and completion. You'll gain insight into promoting a safe and nurturing learning environment, and explore supplementary topics like the impact of pre-apprenticeships, use of logbooks, third-party reports, and the process for confirming employer competency. 

This unmissable webinar offers the key to deciphering the mysteries of competency-based apprenticeships and traineeships.  

Secure your spot today to learn more about how to make apprenticeships and traineeships work.

 

Webinar details

Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Time: 12:00pm AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Investment: $85.00 inc GST.

10% discount! for VET PD Series subscribers - Use your Voucher Code when registering!

 

Audience

These sessions are for apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships, including school-based apprenticeships as well as 

  • RTO Managers 
  • RTO Compliance Managers 
  • RTO Compliance Officers 
  • RTO Administrators involved with the implementation and administration of pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • Supervisors and employers of apprentices and trainees 

 

Topics Covered

  • The difference between time-based and competency-based apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • The four stages of an apprenticeship: competency-based wage progression and completion  
  • Training Plan template for apprentices and trainees 
  • Roles and responsibilities 
  • Safety and supervision 
  • Communication between RTO, the apprentice or trainee and their employer 
  • Dispute resolution process

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session, participants will have an understanding of:

  • Understanding the complex rules and regulations that must be complied with when delivering apprenticeships and traineeships, including Awards, National Code of Good Practice, and legislation 
  • Establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with the apprentice or trainee and their employer, including clear and frequently communication with all parties involved 
  • Developing and monitoring a Training Plan that supports competency-based progression and completion, while balancing the expectations of the apprentice or trainee and their employer 
  • Recognising the importance safety and supervision, and promoting a safe learning experience for apprentices or trainees, including physical safety and wellbeing of the apprentice or trainee 
  • Exploring a range of topics, such as: the impact of pre-apprenticeships, the use of logbooks and third-party reports, and seeking employer confirmation of competency

 

Learning Outcomes

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Webinar Recording

 

Presenters

Presenter ImageAlan Maguire

Alan Maguire has had extensive experience in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, working for major corporations, TAFE institutes and industry associations. He has represented the work skills and training needs of industry and employers on a range of committees and working groups, including Victorian ITABs, Course Accreditation Committees, Course Re-accreditation Committees, and Industry Reference Committee. 

Alan has performed various roles including trainer, instructional designer, project manager, quality manager, RTO auditor, program manager, RTO manager, and VET adviser. After a career spanning more than 35 years, he has turned his attention to informing and educating the next generation of VET practitioners, including the frequent publication of articles on LinkedIn about Australia’s VET system and the TAE Training Package.

 

A Statement of Attendance is issued on completion of live event activities.

Note the video recording of the live event will be available to all participants within 7 days after the event, for limited viewing of 30 days.

 

CORE AREAS

TRAINING (Revised SRTO) - VOCATIONAL TRAINING INCLUDING COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING (SRTO2015)

  • VET. The Vocational Education & Training Sector
    • Interpret VET policy context
    • Operate within VET delivery and compliance frameworks
    • Work effectively with vocational learners

EXTENSION AREAS

ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING VET STUDENTS (Revised SRTO) - VOCATIONAL LEARNING (SRTO2015)

  • WBL. Work-Based Learning
    • Prepare to facilitate workplace-based learning
    • Develop plan for workplace-based learning

 

Completion

The following statements are received when the course is completed:

Certificate of Attendance
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