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Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001
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#### 6 Vocational training orders
6 Vocational training orders
> > (1) The Commissioner may from time to time make orders (vocational training orders) specifying the following matters in relation to the training that an apprentice or trainee who is employed in a recognised trade vocation or recognised traineeship vocation is required to undertake in connection with that vocation—
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> > > (a) the appropriate term or terms for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation,
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> > > (b) the appropriate probationary period or periods for apprenticeships or traineeships in that vocation, having regard to the term or terms specified for them under paragraph (a),
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> > > (c) the qualification or qualifications that may be awarded in relation to an apprenticeship or traineeship in that vocation,
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> > > (c1) the units of competency forming part of the training for that vocation,
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> > > (d) any other training to be provided in addition to the training required for an appropriate qualification,
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> > > (e) such other matters relating to the training of apprentices or trainees in that vocation as the Commissioner considers appropriate.
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> > (2) The appropriate term to be specified in a vocational training order in relation to an apprenticeship or traineeship may vary according to—
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> > > (a) specified training that has previously been completed by the proposed apprentice or trainee, and
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> > > (b) specified qualifications that have previously been awarded to the proposed apprentice or trainee, and
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> > > (c) specified conditions to be complied with by the proposed employer, or by the proposed apprentice or trainee, under an apprenticeship or traineeship.
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> > (3) In making a vocational training order, the Commissioner—
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> > > (a) must consult with the relevant industry groups, and
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> > > (b) must comply with the vocational training guidelines.
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> > (4) Notice of the making of a vocational training order must be published in the Gazette.
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> > (5) Such a notice must identify the order, indicate when the order is to take effect, contain brief particulars of the substance of the order and state that a copy of the order may be obtained from the offices of the Department.
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> > (6) Copies of each vocational training order must be made available for public inspection on the Internet and, during ordinary office hours, at the offices of the Department.
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> Editorial note.
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> For orders under this section see the Department of Industry website at https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/promotions/apprenticeships\_traineeships.html.
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> **s 6:** Am 2017 No 42, Sch 1 \[4\]–\[6\].