Part 4ARecognition of other trade training etc

Part 4A—Recognition of other trade training etc 70A—Application for recognition of other trade qualifications etc (1) A person may apply to the Commission for recognition of the person's qualifications or experience in relation to a particular trade or declared vocation (not being qualifications obtained under a training contract). (b) must be accompanied by such information and documents as may be required by the Commission; and (3) The Commission may, for the purpose of determining an application under this section, require the applicant to— (a) undertake an examination or test; or (b) undergo an independent competency assessment, of a kind specified by the Commission to determine whether the applicant has acquired the competencies of the relevant trade or declared vocation. (4) The Commission may refuse to determine an application under this section until such time as the applicant has undertaken an examination or test, or undergone an independent competency assessment (as the case requires). (5) If the report of an independent competency assessment specifies that the applicant requires further training to acquire the competencies of the relevant trade or declared vocation, the Commission may refuse to determine the application until the Commission is satisfied that the applicant has satisfactorily completed such training. (6) The Commission may, in determining an application under this section, seek advice from any person or body who, in the Commission's opinion, has special knowledge of, and experience in, the relevant trade or declared vocation. (7) The Commission may provide to ASQA a copy of any report relating to an independent competency assessment provided under this section. 70B—Commission may determine person adequately trained (1) The Commission may, on an application under section 70A or on its own motion, and in accordance with any requirements set out in the South Australian Skills Standards, and if satisfied that an applicant for recognition of qualifications or experience in a particular trade or declared vocation has acquired the competencies of the trade or declared vocation— (a) determine that the applicant is adequately trained to pursue that vocation; and (b) certify to that effect. (2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the Commission must have regard to— (a) the length of time for which the applicant has been working in the relevant trade or declared vocation; and (b) the nature and duration of any instruction or training received by the applicant in the relevant trade or declared vocation; and (c) the nature of any qualifications held by the applicant in relation to the relevant trade or declared vocation; and (d) any advice obtained under section 70A(6) in relation to the applicant; and (e) the applicant's performance in any examination or test, or any independent competency assessment, required under section 70A, and may have regard to any other matters as the Commission considers appropriate.