Credit towards the trade of Electrical (Mechanic) - A Vocational Training Guideline

Issued: 1 September 2006

Credit to be granted towards the nominal term of an apprenticeship in the recognised trade of Electrical (Mechanic) - A Vocational Training Guideline

Pursuant to Section 4 of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001, the following guideline is issued in relation to the recognised trade vocation of Electrical (Mechanic).

The guideline shall apply to the functions relating to the making of vocational training directions concerning the recognised trade vocation of Electrical (Mechanic) and shall be exercised by the Vocational Training Tribunal or the Commissioner for Vocational Training or the Commissioner’s delegate(s).

• An applicant apprentice who has successfully completed the Certificate IV Avionics (MEA 40602) qualification and who is a party to an apprenticeship training contract in the recognised trade vocation of Electrical (Mechanic) will be accorded two years credit towards the nominal term of that apprenticeship. The intention in the guideline is that this credit will occur at the start of the apprenticeship.
  
  
• This credit is subject to the following requirements:
  
  
• The applicant apprentice must be able to demonstrate successful completion of the Certificate IV Avionics (MEA 40602) qualification by providing appropriate documentary evidence of such completion.
• The applicant apprentice shall enrol in the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician  (UTE 31199) which is the qualification specified in the relevant vocational training order for the trade vocation of Electrical (Mechanic).
  
  
• Should other relevant industry training or experience be demonstrated by the applicant apprentice, further credit may be applied for by the proponent parties in addition to the credit provided by this guideline.
  
  
• The Commissioner for Vocational Training will consider a request for early completion of an apprenticeship established under this guideline when both parties to the apprenticeship support the early completion and are satisfied that the apprentice has met all the requirements of the apprenticeship, in particular:
  
  
• Has completed the appropriate qualification.
• The employer has verified that the apprentice has achieved a level of competence at the required industry standard.
• Provide evidence of a minimum of 12 months practical experience in electrical wiring work in residential, commercial and/or industrial situations.

Andrew Cappie-Wood
Director-General of Education and Training
Managing Director of TAFE NSW