❓ A WA parliamentary question highlights concerns about a suspended RTO impacting apprenticeships in the surface finishing industry, crucial for mining hydraulic systems. The Minister acknowledges the issue but defers to the Training Accreditation Council.
AnsweredQoN 3802Legislative Council
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I refer to apprenticeships in the industry of surface finishing, and I ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware that many companies in this industry want to sign up apprentices, some waiting since October last year, but are unable to because the only Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Western Australia is unable to train them due to an audit suspension?
(2) Is the Minister aware that this industry is the only industry responsible for the chroming of every hydraulic system made in Western Australia for the mining industry, and also responsible for 90 percent of the maintenance and repair of all hydraulic systems, whether made in Western Australia or overseas?
(3) Given that some TAFE RTO’s have this qualification on their scope but have not held courses for this industry for around 10 years, what assurance can the Minister give to ensure that this RTO is assisted as soon as possible to continue training so that these companies can sign their apprentices to a training contract and apply for quality assurance in order not to lose Government contracts?
(1) Is the Minister aware that many companies in this industry want to sign up apprentices, some waiting since October last year, but are unable to because the only Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Western Australia is unable to train them due to an audit suspension?
(2) Is the Minister aware that this industry is the only industry responsible for the chroming of every hydraulic system made in Western Australia for the mining industry, and also responsible for 90 percent of the maintenance and repair of all hydraulic systems, whether made in Western Australia or overseas?
(3) Given that some TAFE RTO’s have this qualification on their scope but have not held courses for this industry for around 10 years, what assurance can the Minister give to ensure that this RTO is assisted as soon as possible to continue training so that these companies can sign their apprentices to a training contract and apply for quality assurance in order not to lose Government contracts?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
42 days
1. No. The audit of registered training organisations is the jurisdiction of the Training Accreditation Council.
2. Yes, I am aware of the importance of this industry.
3. As soon as the registered training organisation meets the requirements of the Training Accreditation Council, they will be able to apply to deliver the apprenticeship.
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2. Yes, I am aware of the importance of this industry.
3. As soon as the registered training organisation meets the requirements of the Training Accreditation Council, they will be able to apply to deliver the apprenticeship.
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