In this Commissioner's Information Bulletin (CIB) the Vocational Training Order of Correction Practices has been varied to update national qualification codes to align to the new CSC Correction Services Training Package.
All other Vocational Training Orders remain unchanged.
Superseded Bulletins
This Commissioner's Information Bulletin 564 has been updated.
A reduced term of 12 months for CSC40115 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice is available to applicants who hold CSC30115 Certificate III in Correctional Practice or equivalent skills and experience from other relevant training or employment.
The NSW Public Sector Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) advises that employers in the corrective services sector provide an intensive 12 month training program for CIV trainees who are recruited on the basis that they meet one of the following criteria:
have completed the Certificate III in Correctional Practice
have completed another relevant vocational or tertiary qualification
have extensive and relevant industry experience and/or other training
Consequently, applications for advanced entry CIV traineeships can be approved without the requirement for supporting documentation.
A superseded qualification in the Vocational Training Orders on this page can be specified on apprenticeship and traineeship applications for up to 12 months after the training package is released on the National Register. Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.
On successful completion of the relevant qualification
parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
Training Services NSW may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.
For more information and an application form, click here.
Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish a traineeship, whether full-time or part-time, will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.
Trainees may be employed under the following Awards:
All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.
For registered training providers that can deliver the traineeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.
A list of training organisations in contract with the NSW Department of Industry to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.
When developing Training Plans, registered training providers should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and, at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training Plans should be customised so that workplace activities support and align with the selected units of competency.
From 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the "Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy". Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.
A copy of the Vocational Training Order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services NSW Regional Office of the NSW Department of Industry.
Enquiries
For any enquiries regarding this Commissioner's Information Bulletin, please contact Apprenticeships and Traineeships on (02) 8267 7704. To find a job in an apprenticeship or traineeship search here.
David Collins
The Commissioner for Vocational Training
Job descriptions
Certificate III level trainees allows for the attainment of general competencies and specialisation in Custodial, Community or Youth Custodial streams.
Certificate IV level trainees allows for the attainment of general competentices and also specilisation in dog handling, supervision and leadership, case management, community or emergency response streams.
12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
CSC40115 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (direct entry)
24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
CSC40115 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice where the trainee holds CSC30115 Certificate III in Correctional Practice or meets other specified requirements:
12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved.
