❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on customised training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) provided to employers under the 'Training WA: Planning for the Future 2009-2018' initiative. The answers reveal limited direct involvement or data collection by the Department.
AnsweredQoN 1721Legislative Council
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I refer to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), in relation to employers as outlined in the document titled, ‘Training WA: Planning for the Future 2009 -2018,’ and I ask -
(1) What customised training has been given to employers?
(2) How many employers, have been provided with customised training and recognition of skills knowledge?
(3) What is the cost of providing an employer with customised training?
(4) Are employers undertaking RPL assessments?
(5) If yes to (4), -
(a) in what trades; and
(b) how many assessments have been undertaken by employers since 23 September 2008?
(1) What customised training has been given to employers?
(2) How many employers, have been provided with customised training and recognition of skills knowledge?
(3) What is the cost of providing an employer with customised training?
(4) Are employers undertaking RPL assessments?
(5) If yes to (4), -
(a) in what trades; and
(b) how many assessments have been undertaken by employers since 23 September 2008?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
48 days
(1) Customised training is available through both public and privately funded training organisations. This training is negotiated between the employer and the training organisation to meet the employer's requirements. Training WA encourages the use of more flexible and innovative training delivery methods in line with consumer needs. Teaching, learning and assessment in the workplace and other non-institutional settings is also promoted.
(2) When customised training is arranged, it is on a client by client basis. Due to the commercial nature of these arrangements, the Department of Training and Workforce Development is not advised as to numbers.
(3) The cost of providing an employer with customised training is carried by the employer and will vary according to the provider.
(4) Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) undertake RPL assessment. If an employer is also an RTO then they can offer RPL.
(5)(a) All Registered Training Organisations are required to offer RPL assessment for all qualifications they are scoped to deliver.
(b) The Department does not collect data on assessments undertaken by employers.
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(2) When customised training is arranged, it is on a client by client basis. Due to the commercial nature of these arrangements, the Department of Training and Workforce Development is not advised as to numbers.
(3) The cost of providing an employer with customised training is carried by the employer and will vary according to the provider.
(4) Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) undertake RPL assessment. If an employer is also an RTO then they can offer RPL.
(5)(a) All Registered Training Organisations are required to offer RPL assessment for all qualifications they are scoped to deliver.
(b) The Department does not collect data on assessments undertaken by employers.
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