Hon Kate Doust inquires about apprentice employment requirements within the Department of Housing's Head Contractor Maintenance Model. The Department confirms there are no mandatory apprentice employment obligations.

AnsweredQoN 2927Legislative Council
Asked
20 October 2010
Portfolio
Housing

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I refer to the Department of Housing’s new Head Contractor Maintenance Model, and ask -
(1) Is there a contractual obligation for either the head contractor and/or their sub-contractors to meet a requirement for the employment of apprentices?
(2) If yes to (1), what is that requirement?
(3) What is the process for ensuring compliance with this requirement?
(4) Is there a mandatory reporting requirement or is it self-regulated?
(5) What is the current number of apprentices currently employed by contractors or subcontractors, engaged with providing maintenance under the current model arrangements?

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Answered
23 November 2010
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
34 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(1) No - however selected Contractors have provided information to state that they do employ apprentices as part of training and succession planning and to meet increased trade supply and demand needs.
(2) Not applicable
(3) Not applicable
(4) Not applicable
(5) The Department does not possess this information as it is not a requirement of the contract to employ a certain number of apprentices.
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