The Victorian Government has established an Apprenticeships Taskforce to improve the fair treatment and safety of apprentices and trainees as they get started in their careers. The Taskforce will report to the Minister for Training and Skills and the Minister for Industrial Relations.
The Apprenticeships Taskforce will consider:
- regulatory arrangements, including clearer objectives and functions for the regulator
- improving responsiveness of regulators and streamlining actions and communications in the event of an incident
- strengthening screening processes and oversight of training plans
- simplifying complaint reporting for apprentices encountering mistreatment at work and supporting enforcement of remedies
- strengthening reporting and accountability of employers
- establishing a more rigorous process to ensure that employers who have mistreated apprentices – including by failing to pay wages and entitlements – are prevented from employing apprentices.
Ai Group is represented on the taskforce and will keep you informed through the monthly newsletter of the Centre for Education & Training.
