297. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Minister for Education and Training:
I refer to “Training for the Future”, which states —
A McGowan Labor Government will create training outcomes that allow apprentices from craft industries with small numbers to still study within TAFE and Wester n Australia .
(1) Which specific industries does this statement refer to?
(2) Has the government begun progressing this commitment?
(3) If yes to (2), what work has been undertaken?
(4) If no to (2), why not?
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The craft industries are covered by the following qualifications: certificate III in electronics and communications; certificate III in engineering, fabrication trade; certificate III in automotive and marine trimming technology; certificate III in furniture making, wood machining; certificate III in farriery; certificate III in furniture finishing; certificate III in engineering — mechanical trade; certificate III in flooring technology; certificate III in textile fabrication; certificate III in engineering, fabrication trade; and certificate III in upholstery.
(2) Yes.
(3) Discussions have commenced with TAFE colleges to determine the cost and logistics of re-activating the training. In addition, industry peak b odies are being consulted to determine the impact of the proposed changes.
(4) Not applicable.