Hon. Ravlich inquires about the proposed Institutional Based Training (ITB) model for apprenticeships, specifically regarding training delivery, wages, and workplace time. The Minister's response indicates the model is under development with no definitive policy yet.

AnsweredQoN 2417Legislative Council
Asked
19 May 2010
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to the Institutional Based Training (ITB) model, and present consideration of its introduction, and I ask -
(1) How does an apprentice receive training in the competencies not performed in the workplace under the ITB model?
(2) Is the apprentice allocated time to study in the workplace under the ITB?
(3) How would the apprentice’s wages be structured under the ITB model?
(4) Given that apprentice’s are at the workplace for 38 hours under the current model, but under the ITB model they would not be in the workplace, does this mean there would be no such thing as apprentice’s wages?
(5) How would the apprenticeship wage be structured under the ITB model?

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Answered
24 June 2010
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
36 days
(1 - 5) The Department of Training and Workforce Development is currently investigating possible models and approaches to institutional based training (IBT) of trade qualifications. As yet, there is no definitive policy or model in place. However, development of any approach to IBT of trade qualifications would include minimum periods of work placement and opportunities for students to reinforce their learning through simulation, structure work practice and task based delivery methods.
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