How to apply for a vocational placement scheme
Only registered training organisations can apply to have a vocational placement scheme recognised.
A number of steps must be taken to apply for recognition of a vocational placement scheme. These are outlined below.
Steps involved in the application for recognition of a vocational placement scheme
Follow the steps below to lodge an application for recognition of your vocational placement scheme:
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Step 1: |
Decide if a vocational placement scheme is necessary. Ask yourself if vocational placement is a requirement of the training, or if vocational placement will enhance the learner's training experience. |
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Step 2: |
Be prepared for the vocational placement. Read the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 [PDF 811kb] and understand the roles and responsibilities of the various parties to a vocational placement. |
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Make sure the program is within your scope of registration. Learn how to extend your scope of registration. |
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Step 4: |
Complete form VPS01 (Application for recognition of a vocational placement scheme) [DOC 224kb]. |
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Step 5: |
A person with legal responsibility to sign on behalf of the registered training organisation must sign form VPS01 (Application for recognition of a vocational placement scheme). |
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Step 6: |
Submit the application form to the accreditation team, including the appropriate fee. |
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Wait for confirmation in writing that the vocational placement has been recognised. This confirmation should be received in approximately ten working days. |
Following receipt of confirmation that the vocational placement has been recognised, the next step is to arrange a vocational placement agreement.
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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