Common use of Initiative settings Clause in Contracts

Initiative settings. The Training Provider may exempt an individual from the: ‘upskilling’ requirement (Clause 2.4(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit (Clause 2.5(d) of this Schedule 1). The maximum number of commencements for which exemptions may be granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 is as specified in Schedule 2 – Individual Details and Conditions. Eligibility exemptions granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 cannot be applied to Skills First Students with a Program Commencement Date prior to the Commencement Date. Commencements are not counted for the purpose of Clause 14.2 if they are reported using specific Funding Source Identifiers – State Training Authority identified in the Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines. Where the Training Provider grants an exemption under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1, it must offer guidance on the best training to undertake to improve job outcomes and complement previous training undertaken. This must be supported through undertaking effective Pre-Training Reviews as required under this Contract. Preference for exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 should be granted to individuals seeking to enrol in training that meets identified skills shortages and localised labour market needs and/or improves their employment prospects, and in accordance with any guidance issued by the Department (except that, to avoid doubt, such preference should not be granted over individuals referred to in Clause 14.7 of this Schedule 1). The Training Provider must offer exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 to individuals from the following cohorts, when they present evidence specified in the Guidelines About Eligibility: retrenched workers; automotive supply chain workers; Jobs Victoria Employment Network Clients; and/or any other specific cohort as determined by the Department from time to time. The Department may vary: the Funding Source Identifiers or cohorts to which eligibility exemptions under this Clause 14 can be applied; and/or the Funding Source Identifiers that are not counted towards the maximum number of commencements referred to in Clause 14.2 of this Schedule 1. TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE 10-YEAR INDUSTRY PLAN FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Purpose This Clause 15 sets out eligibility exemptions and a Fee Waiver for training to support the Victorian Government’s 10-year Industry Plan for family violence prevention and response. Eligibility exemptions The ‘22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ is aimed at both existing professionals potentially delivered as stand-alone training, and pre-service students for inclusion as part of a broader community service related program. Under this Clause 15, if the Training Provider has the program on its Funded Scope, it may exempt an individual seeking to enrol in 22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk from the: ‘2 Skill Sets in a year‘ limit (Clause 2.5(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at a time’ limit (Clause 2.5(c) of this Schedule 1).

Initiative settings. The Training Provider may exempt an individual from the: ‘upskilling’ requirement (Clause 2.4(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit (Clause 2.5(d) of this Schedule 1). The maximum number of commencements for which exemptions may be granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 is as specified in Schedule 2 – Individual Details and Conditions. Eligibility exemptions granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 cannot be applied to Skills First Students with a Program Commencement Date prior to the Commencement Date. Commencements are not counted for the purpose of Clause 14.2 if they are reported using specific Funding Source Identifiers – State Training Authority identified in the Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines. Where the Training Provider grants an exemption under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1, it must offer guidance on the best training to undertake to improve job outcomes and complement previous training undertaken. This must be supported through undertaking effective Pre-Training Reviews as required under this Contract. Preference for exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 should be granted to individuals seeking to enrol in training that meets identified skills shortages and localised labour market needs and/or improves their employment prospects, and in accordance with any guidance issued by the Department (except that, to avoid doubt, such preference should not be granted over individuals referred to in Clause 14.7 of this Schedule 1). The Training Provider must offer exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 to individuals from the following cohorts, when they present evidence specified in the Guidelines About Eligibility: retrenched workers; automotive supply chain workers; Jobs Victoria Employment Network Clients; and/or any other specific cohort as determined by the Department from time to time. The Department may vary: the Funding Source Identifiers or cohorts to which eligibility exemptions under this Clause 14 can be applied; and/or the Funding Source Identifiers that are not counted towards the maximum number of commencements referred to in Clause 14.2 of this Schedule 1. TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE 10-YEAR INDUSTRY PLAN FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Purpose This Clause 15 sets out eligibility exemptions and a Fee Waiver for training to support the Victorian Government’s 10-year Industry Plan for family violence prevention and response. Eligibility exemptions The ‘22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ is aimed at both existing professionals potentially delivered as stand-alone training, and pre-service students for inclusion as part of a broader community service related program. Under this Clause 15, if the Training Provider has the program on its Funded Scope, it may exempt an individual seeking to enrol in 22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk from the: ‘2 Skill Sets in a year‘ limit (Clause 2.5(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at a time’ limit (Clause 2.5(c) of this Schedule 1). Impact of participating in this initiative on an individual’s future Skills First Entitlement As part of the Pre-Training Review, and before the commencement of training, the Training Provider must advise a Skills First Student that commencement in, or completion of, 22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk under this Clause 15 will not impact their future Skills First Entitlement and will not be taken into account when assessing whether they meet the: ‘2 Skill Sets in a year‘ limit (Clause 2.5(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at a time’ limit (Clause 2.5(c) of this Schedule 1).

Initiative settings. The Training Provider may exempt an individual from the: ‘upskilling’ requirement (Clause 2.4(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit (Clause 2.5(d) of this Schedule 1). The maximum number of commencements for which Training Provider may grant exemptions may be granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 for up to 30% of its total number of commencements in the 2021 calendar year. An exemption is as specified identified where the Eligibility Exemption Identifier in Schedule 2 – Individual Details and Conditionsthe NAT00120 file has been set to ‘Y’). Eligibility exemptions granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 cannot be applied to Skills First Students with a Program Commencement Date prior to the Commencement Date. Commencements are not counted for For the purpose of Clause 14.2 if they are 14.2, commencements reported using specific Funding Source Identifiers – Identifier - State Training Authority identified in the Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines‘LVP’, ‘LVL’, ‘ASP’, ‘ASL’, ‘BWP’, ‘BWL’, ‘DIP’, ‘DIL’, ‘UPP’, ‘FVP’, ‘19P’, ‘02P, ‘JFP’, JFL’, ‘JSP’, ‘PSP’ and ‘GSP’ are not counted. Where the Training Provider grants an exemption under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1, it the Training Provider must offer guidance on the best training to undertake to improve job outcomes and complement previous training undertaken. This must be supported through undertaking effective Pre-Training Reviews as required under this Contract. Preference for exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 should be granted to individuals seeking to enrol in training that meets identified skills shortages and localised labour market needs and/or improves their employment prospects, and in accordance with any guidance issued by the Department (except that, to avoid doubt, such preference should not be granted over individuals referred to in Clause 14.7 of this Schedule 1). The Training Provider must offer exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 to individuals from the following cohorts, when they present evidence specified in the Guidelines About Eligibility: retrenched workers; automotive supply chain workers; Jobs Victoria Employment Network Clients; and/or any other specific cohort as determined by the Department from time to time. The Department may vary: the Funding Source Identifiers or cohorts to which eligibility exemptions under this Clause 14 can be applied; and/or the Funding Source Identifiers that are not counted towards the maximum total number of commencements referred to in Clause 14.2 of this Schedule 1. TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE 10-YEAR INDUSTRY PLAN FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Purpose This Clause 15 sets out eligibility exemptions and a Fee Waiver for training to support the Victorian Government’s 10-year Industry Plan for family violence prevention and response. Eligibility exemptions The ‘22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ is aimed at both existing professionals potentially delivered as stand-alone training, and pre-service students for inclusion as part of a broader community service related program. Under this Clause 15, if the Training Provider has the program on its Funded Scope, it may exempt an individual seeking to enrol in 22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk from the: ‘2 Skill Sets in a year‘ limit (Clause 2.5(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at a time’ limit (Clause 2.5(c) of this Schedule 1).

Initiative settings. The Training Provider may exempt an individual from the: ‘upskilling’ requirement (Clause 2.4(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit (Clause 2.5(d) of this Schedule 1). The maximum number of commencements for which Training Provider may grant exemptions may be granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 for up to 10% of its total number of commencements in the 2021 calendar year. An exemption is as specified identified where the Eligibility Exemption Identifier in Schedule 2 – Individual Details and Conditionsthe NAT00120 file has been set to ‘Y’. Eligibility exemptions granted under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 cannot be applied to Skills First Students with a Program Commencement Date prior to the Commencement Date. Commencements are not counted for For the purpose of Clause 14.2 if they are Clauses 14.2, commencements reported using specific Funding Source Identifiers – Identifier - State Training Authority identified in the Victorian VET Student Statistical Collection Guidelines‘LVP’, ‘LVL’, ‘ASP’, ‘ASL’, ‘BWP’, ‘BWL’, ‘DIP’, ‘DIL’, ‘UPP’, ‘FVP’, ‘19P’, ‘02P, ‘JFP’, JFL’, ‘JSP’, ‘PSP’ and ‘GSP’ are not counted. Where the Training Provider grants an exemption under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1, it the Training Provider must offer guidance on the best training to undertake to improve job outcomes and complement previous training undertaken. This must be supported through undertaking effective Pre-Training Reviews as required under this Contract. Preference for exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 should be granted to individuals seeking to enrol in training that meets identified skills shortages and localised labour market needs and/or improves their employment prospects, and in accordance with any guidance issued by the Department (except that, to avoid doubt, such preference should not be granted over individuals referred to in Clause 14.7 of this Schedule 1). The Training Provider must offer exemptions under Clause 14.1 of this Schedule 1 to individuals from the following cohorts, when they present evidence specified in the Guidelines About Eligibility: retrenched workers; automotive supply chain workers; Jobs Victoria Employment Network Clients; and/or any other specific cohort as determined by the Department from time to time. The Department may vary: the Funding Source Identifiers or cohorts to which eligibility exemptions under this Clause 14 can be applied; and/or the Funding Source Identifiers that are not counted towards the maximum total number of commencements referred to in Clause 14.2 of this Schedule 1. TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE 10-YEAR INDUSTRY PLAN FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE Purpose This Clause 15 sets out eligibility exemptions and a Fee Waiver for training to support the Victorian Government’s 10-year Industry Plan for family violence prevention and response. Eligibility exemptions The ‘22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ is aimed at both existing professionals potentially delivered as stand-alone training, and pre-service students for inclusion as part of a broader community service related program. Under this Clause 15, if the Training Provider has the program on its Funded Scope, it may exempt an individual seeking to enrol in 22510VIC – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk from the: ‘2 Skill Sets in a year‘ limit (Clause 2.5(a) of this Schedule 1); and/or ‘2 at a time’ limit (Clause 2.5(c) of this Schedule 1).