Competency based completion Clause Samples

Competency based completion. (a) Apprenticeships under this award are competency based. The actual time taken to complete an apprenticeship will therefore vary depending upon factors such as the intensity of training and the variety of work experience. (b) The nominal period of the apprenticeship is 4 years, however this period may be varied: (i) to make up ‘time’ pursuant to clause 12.13; and/or (ii) with the approval of the relevant State or Territory apprenticeship authority, to recognise prior learning including vocational education and training in school, pre- apprenticeship programs and other prior learning, the nominal period may be shortened to reflect the proportion of the competencies already acquired. (c) Notwithstanding the nominal period, the apprenticeship is completed in a shorter period when: (i) the qualification specified in the training agreement is successfully completed; and (ii) the apprentice has the necessary practical experience to achieve competency in the skills covered by the training agreement, provided that the determination as to whether this condition has been met must be by agreement between the registered training organisation, the employer and the apprentice and where there is a disagreement concerning this matter the matter may be referred to the relevant State/Territory apprenticeship authority for determination; and (iii) the requirements of the relevant State/Territory apprenticeship authority and any requirements of Manufacturing Skills Australia with respect to demonstration of competency and any minimum necessary work experience requirements are met; and (iv) with respect to trades where there are additional licensing or regulatory requirements under State legislation, when these requirements are met.