Frequently Asked Questions

Vocational Training Board

Q1 ) The Vocational Training Board is now to be known as the Vocational Training Tribunal. What does this mean and how has its role changed?

Q2 ) What assistance can the new Vocational Training Tribunal provide in litigation by an apprentice against his employer.

Q1 ) The Vocational Training Board is now to be known as the Vocational Training Tribunal. What does this mean and how has its role changed?

A1 ) The role of the Tribunal is the same as that of the Vocational Training Board. However its composition may now include representatives of registered training organisations (RTOs) other than TAFE. Members are now appointed by the Director General of the Department of Education & Training.

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Q2 ) What assistance can the new Vocational Training Tribunal provide in litigation by an apprentice against his employer.

A2 ) Civil litigation is a matter outside the scope of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001. An apprentice who wishes to take civil action against an employer should seek their own independent legal advice. The Vocational Training Tribunal has the functions and power as the former Vocational Training Board including the authority to determine disputes concerning apprenticeship and traineeships.

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