Hon. Alison Xamon inquires about the implementation of a VET model in WA similar to Victoria's, which provides government-funded training places for specific student categories. The Minister's response indicates the model is under development and tailored to WA's needs.

AnsweredQoN 5581Legislative Council
Asked
15 May 2012
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to the
Victorian Training Guarantee
where students that are —
(a) under the age of 20 at 1 January 2012;
(b) enrolling in an Apprenticeship course under a training contract; or
(c) enrolling in a Foundation level course,
are entitled to a government funded training place irrespective of the general preclusion on government subsidised training places unless they pursue higher qualifications than they already possess, and I ask —
(1) Whether the new Western Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) model will include a similar exemption?
(2) If no to (1), whether the new Western Australian VET model will categorise government funded courses for the purpose of access to funding?
(3) Whether the new Western Australia VET model will provide fully subsidised foundation level courses?
(4) If yes to (3), what courses will be categorised as foundation level courses?

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Answered
19 June 2012
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
35 days
(1) As outlined in response to Question on notice 5580:
· The entitlement model for Western Australia is currently being developed.
· As such, I am not able to comment on the specifics of the final model.
· Following consultation with State Training Providers, private registered training organisations, industry Training Councils and employer and employee peak bodies, I can assure you the Government has carefully considered the issues you have raised.
· The model that is introduced in Western Australia will be tailored to this State's needs.
(2) N/A
(3) See (1)
(4) N/A
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