The NSW Government has confirmed a comprehensive review of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 is now underway.
The Review begins with a statewide ‘Have Your Say’ survey, inviting apprentices, trainees, employers, and training providers to share their experiences and shape improvements to the system.
The aim is to strengthen the apprenticeship and traineeship framework by making it easier to navigate, more flexible, and better matched to the real-world needs of priority industries like construction, care and support, technology, and clean energy.
It’s also about improving outcomes, especially for young people in regional NSW, and making sure the system supports more apprentices and trainees to complete their training and step into long-term, rewarding careers, said Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan.
“We’re rebuilding the skills system so that it delivers for NSW. Not just for now, but for the long term,” said Mr Whan.
“This review is about making apprenticeships and traineeships work better for the people who use them – students, employers, and training providers.
“We want a system that reflects today’s economy and helps more people get the skills they need for good jobs, especially in the regions and in industries crying out for workers.
“The feedback we get from the community will play a huge role in shaping the changes. We’re committed to making this review practical, inclusive, and focused on results.”
The Review is a key commitment of the NSW Skills Plan, and will be backed by roundtables with local employers, unions, training providers and apprentices and trainees across the state in the coming months.
To access the Have Your Say survey, visit the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act (2001) Review web page.
