THE AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (AQF)
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training.
It incorporates the qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework
READ MORE - https://www.aqf.edu.au/
WHAT IS AN RTO?
Registered training organisations
Registered training organisations (RTOs) deliver nationally recognised training in the Vocational Education and Training sector. To deliver this training, they need to be approved by ASQA.
RTOs are the only organisations in the Australian VET system authorised to:
- deliver and assess nationally recognised training
- issue nationally recognised qualifications and statements of attainment
- apply for government funding to provide VET services.
More than 5 million students study VET each year. VET is the main way Australians upskill or reskill.
There are about 4000 RTOs in Australia, most of them are regulated by ASQA.
The national register includes a list of all RTOs.
READ MORE - https://www.asqa.gov.au/rtos
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES
Apprentice Training Support Payment
If you’re training in a priority occupation listed on the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List Opens in new window or tab you may be eligible to receive the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (AATSP). This payment of up to $5,000 is designed to help you with cost-of-living pressures and encourage you to complete your apprenticeship.
This payment is front loaded and paid in four instalments after you start your training.
- $1,750 at 6 and 12 months and $750 at 18 and 24 months for full-time apprentices
- $875 at 6 and 12 months and $375 at 18 and 24 months for part-time apprentices
READ MORE - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.au/support-and-resources/financial-support-apprentices
Apprenticeships on the Priority List
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CHC30121 Certificate lll in early childhood education and care
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CHC30221 Certificate lllin school-aged education support
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HLT33021 Certificate lll in allied health assistance
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CHC50121 Diploma of early childhood education and care
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CHC33021 Certificate lll in individual support (disability)
READ MORE - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.au/
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYERS
Priority Hiring Incentive
What is it?
The Priority Hiring Incentive is a payment for employers of Australian Apprentices training towards an occupation and qualification at a Certificate level III or above listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority ListOpens in new window or tab. You can use the Priority List Explorer to see which occupations and qualifications qualify for support.
You may be eligible to receive a Priority Hiring Incentive of up to $5000 in the first year of an apprenticeship, paid over two instalments of
- $2,000 at 6 months and $3,000 at 12 months (full- time)
- $1,000 at 6 months and $1,500 at 12 months (part-time)
