Implement a strategy to raise the status of apprenticeships and traineeships including promotion as a valued career choice for both males and females. This should be led by the Australian Government, in consultation with state and territory governments, industry bodies and unions. The National Custodian, when established will lead the ongoing effort to raise the status of apprentices and trainees. Business SA is not prepared to comment on the role of the National Custodian in this arena without greater detail around what such a body would look like. Business SA does support this recommendation in development of the ACCI One Stop Shop Model of apprenticeship support. This model will enhance the opportunities to engage with industry directly on career information, positive promotion along with enhancing the status of apprentices and trainees. Recommendation 12 Promote a culture of competency based progression in apprenticeships and traineeships, in partnership with industry bodies and employers. Additionally, a greater acceptance and achievement of competency based wage and training progression should be supported by all stakeholders. Industry driven competency based wage and training progression is supported by Business SA, reiterating the real need for industry to be involved in the development of such a reform model. When considering all of the permutations involved in the apprenticeship system there cannot be a one size fits all approach. Development must ensure quality of training integrity and competency is maintained to industry standards, once again with full industry involvement. Recommendation 13 Improve the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning and Recognition of Current Competence and support provisions for such recognition in modern awards to ensure that flexibility and mobility are supported. Business SA has highlighted its support of a quality industry driven competency system. Recognition of Learning and Current Competences is supported however Industrial Relations matters are separate issues and must be addressed accordingly. Recommendation 14 Support a review of apprenticeship and traineeship provisions, wages and conditions by Fair Work Australia, considering:
Implement a strategy to raise the status of apprenticeships and traineeships including promotion as a valued career choice for both males and females. This should be led by the Australian Government, in consultation with state and territory governments, industry bodies and unions. The National Custodian, when established will lead the ongoing effort to raise the status of apprentices and trainees. Business SA is not prepared to comment on the role of the National Custodian in this arena without greater detail around what such a body would look like. Business SA does support this recommendation in development of the ACCI One Stop Shop Model of apprenticeship support. This model will enhance the opportunities to engage with industry directly on career information, positive promotion along with enhancing the status of apprentices and trainees. Recommendation 12 Promote a culture of competency based progression in apprenticeships and traineeships, in partnership with industry bodies and employers. Additionally, a greater acceptance and achievement of competency based wage and training progression should be supported by all stakeholders. Industry driven competency based wage and training progression is supported by Business SA, reiterating the real need for industry to be involved in the development of such a reform model. When considering all of the permutations involved in the apprenticeship system there cannot be a one size fits all approach. Development must ensure quality of training integrity and competency is maintained to industry standards, once again with full industry involvement. Recommendation 13 Improve the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning and Recognition of Current Competence and support provisions for such recognition in modern awards to ensure that flexibility and mobility are supported. Business SA has highlighted its support of a quality industry driven competency system. Recognition of Learning and Current Competences is supported however Industrial Relations matters are separate issues and must be addressed accordingly. Recommendation 14 Support a review of apprenticeship and traineeship provisions, wages and conditions by Fair Work Australia, considering:
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