Training plan
Version 3.2
September 2009
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The training plan engages the learner and gives all parties a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the training environment.
Information to get you started
What is it?
The training plan outlines the training to be delivered to the apprentice or trainee and whether the delivery will be carried out by the employer and/or workplace supervisor or training organisation. The training plan will state the maximum period of time that the training will take to complete. It is important that the skills required for the apprentice or trainee to perform their job competently and to industry standard are identified in the training plan.
Important facts
The training plan must be negotiated, and the contents agreed upon by the employer, the apprentice or trainee and the training organisation (the parties to the training plan).
There must be a separate training plan for each apprentice or trainee in the workplace.
Training plans can be altered for minor issues if all parties agree. If the change is major - for example, a change of qualification or change of training organisation - a new training plan must be prepared and signed by all parties within 14 days after agreeing. See the changing the training contract information sheet for further information.
The parent or guardian is not a party to the training plan and is not required to sign or witness the training plan or changes to the training plan.
The parties must comply with the training requirements outlined in the signed training plan.
Timeframe
The training plan should be negotiated and finalised during the probationary period. The training organisation will send copies of the training plan to all parties once it has been signed.
Training plans for school-based apprentices and trainees
Where the training plan is for a school-based apprentice or trainee, the student's school is not required to be a party to the training plan. However, the school is required to be involved in negotiating the impact of the apprenticeship or traineeship on the student's school timetable using the Education, Training and Employment Schedule (ETES) document.
The training plan must integrate the timetabling of the school curricula, vocational curricula, work patterns and possible co-curricular activities.
Who to contact?
Contact your training organisation to discuss the training plan.
For further information, contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.