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Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre

Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre. Western Sydney Institute of TAFE. Sue-Anne Brady & Michelle Baillie 2 nd November 2010. What we will cover. What are Australian Apprenticeships Centres? ABL AC and how partnerships and relationships enable us to be successful

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Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre

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  1. Australian Business Limited Apprenticeships Centre Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Sue-Anne Brady & Michelle Baillie2nd November 2010

  2. What we will cover • What are Australian Apprenticeships Centres? • ABL AC and how partnerships and relationships enable us to be successful • Specific Skills Shortages and what Government policy initiatives have been implemented

  3. What are Australian Apprenticeships Centres? • AACs are contracted by the Australian Government to: • Market and promote the programme • Provide advice to employers and Australian Apprentices on incentives that may be applicable • Determine eligibility for participation and government incentives • Administer the paperwork involved including: • Completing and lodging the National Training Contract with the State Training Authority (Dept of Education) • Processing incentive payments to employers and apprentices

  4. How we are funded • AC’s are paid by the federal government per sign up: • 50% at registration • 25% at the 6 month point • 25% on successful completion

  5. Who is ABL AC • Our parent company is the NSW Business Chamber • Total number of staff in ABL AC – 156 • Number of offices in NSW – 26 • Operating the AC contract continuously for 12 years • NSW BC established in 1825 • Australian Apprenticeships Alliance (AAA) member

  6. Partnerships and Relationships in business • A PARTNERSHIP is an arrangement where entities and / or individuals agree to cooperate to advance their interests. • Building business partnerships: credibility and trust are the two legs on which all lasting business partnerships must stand.

  7. Learn2 • Learn2 – The New Rouse Hill • Connecting people 2 ideas • Australian Apprenticeships Alliance

  8. Key Players – Australian Apprenticeships • Employers • Apprentices & Trainees • RTO’s • State Training Services • DEEWR

  9. Partnerships and Relationships • To achieve our sign up targets we develop partnerships and build relationships with supply channels, including: • Employers • RTO’s • Jobservices Australia • Key Priority Groups • Chamber’s of Commerce • Schools • DET

  10. DEEWR • The contract manager of the AA programme • Funds the AA programme • Conducts audits • Implements the policies of the federal government • Keep Australia Working Committees

  11. DET • State Training Services government agency responsible for managing AA in NSW • Approves applications to establish an AA • Ensures AA and their employers carry out their responsibilities under the Training Contract • Helps resolves disputes • Issues Certificate of Proficiency

  12. Registered Training Organisations • Develops the Training Plan and delivers the training • Looks for new opportunities – develops new business for training • Issues the qualification

  13. Employers... Why do they choose ABLAC... • Repeat business • Service level provided • Accurate and timely information • Our administration • Professional and well trained staff • Referrals from RTO’s, employers, apprentices • networking

  14. State Government (State Training Authority) Federal Government • Australian Business Ltd • Apprenticeships Centre Employer Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Trainee Roles of the stakeholders. Note: Australian Apprenticeships includes Apprenticeships and Traineeships

  15. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics & Mechanical) Automotive Electrician Baker Binder and Finisher Bricklayer Butcher Cabinet Maker Carpenter Carpenter and Joiner Communications Linesperson Cook Drainer Electrical Powerline Tradesperson Electronic Equipment Tradesperson Fibrous Plasterer Flat Glass Tradesperson Floor Finisher Furniture Finisher Furniture Upholsterer Gasfitter What are the Skills Shortage areas?NATIONAL SKILLS NEEDS LIST (NSNL)Eligible Trades – as at 12 May 2010

  16. General Communications Tradesperson General Electrician General Plumber Hairdresser Joiner Landscaper Gardener Lift Mechanic Locksmith Mechanical Services & Air-conditioning Plumber Metal Fabricator Metal Machinist (First Class) Motor Mechanic Optical Mechanic Painter and Decorator Panel Beater Pastry Cook Picture Framer Pressure Welder Printer Machinist NATIONAL SKILLS NEEDS LISTEligible Trades – as at 12 May 2010.....continued

  17. NATIONAL SKILLS NEEDS LIST Eligible Trades – as at 12 May 2010.....continued • Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic • Roof Plumber • Roof Slater and Tiler • Screenprinter • Shearer • Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) • Signwriter • Solid Plasterer • Stonemason • Toolmaker • Tree Surgeon • Vehicle Body Maker • Vehicle Painter • Vehicle Trimmer • Wall and Floor Tiler • Welder (First Class) • Wood Machinist (A-Grade)

  18. Skills Shortages focus at policy level • Australian Government Incentives – generic • Commencement Cert 2 - $1,250 • Commencement Cert 3 and above - $1,500 • Completion Incentive Cert 3 and above - $2,500 • Apprentice Kickstart Extension - total of $3,350

  19. Other Federal Incentives...... • Australian Government Incentives - targeted • Mature Aged Worker 45+ $1,500 • Drought Declared $1,500 • Rural and Regional Skills Shortages $2,500 • School Based Apprentices & Trainees $1,500 • Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS) • $104.30 pw over 4 years

  20. Australian Government Incentives - targeted Apprentice Kickstart Extension • Incentive is: Total $3,350 (paid in instalments of $850 and $ 2,500) • Payable: to employer • Start date: 12 May 2010 • Special req: Targeting SMEs employing under 200 employees and GTOs commencing AA’s aged 19 yrs and under in NSNL Occupations between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010

  21. Australian Government Incentives - targeted Support for Adult Australian Apprentices • Incentive is: $7,800 p.a. (1st year) $5,200 p.a. (2nd year) • Financial Support to encourage up-skilling of adult workers. • Support payment is payable to either the apprentice or the employer, depending on the actual wage paid at the start date. • Apprenticeship must be in an occupation listed on the National Skills Need List (NSNL). • Apprentice must be aged 25years or more at the start date of the apprenticeship.

  22. Australian Government Incentives - targeted Tools For Your Trade Payment (to the AA) • Incentive is: 5 tax exempt payments to support the AA with the costs of their training, purchasing of relevant tools and other costs associated with their Australian Apprenticeship. • Amount: $800 at 3, 12, & 24mths* $700 at 36mths* and on successful completion Total = $3,800 *pro-rated for part-time/school based • Special req: Australian Apprenticeship in an occupation listed on the NSNL

  23. Other Incentives • Vehicle Rego rebate on Apprentice’s car registration (apprentices only - $100 rebate in 1st & 2nd year) • Travel and Accommodation Assistance • $200 Gear Up Allowance for Apprentices (NSW Gov)

  24. Other Incentives... • WorkCover NSW premium exemption for employers of apprentices Employers must contact WorkCover on 13 10 50 for further advice • Payroll Tax Rebates for employers of apprentices and new entrant trainees Employers must contact the OSR on 1300 139 815 for further advice

  25. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success” • “You can’t build a reputation on what you going to do....”

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