Current establishment or variation of apprenticeship proposals
The following proposals are currently being considered by the WA State Training Board. If you have questions about a proposal, please contact us.
| Qualification/Type of apprenticeship | Proponent | Relevant industry training council | Notice of intent | Reason | Date lodged | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR50120 Diploma of Marine Engineering | Mr John Stronach | Logistics Skills Council | Establishment - Class B traineeship | Industry need | 28/07/2025 | Department response | |
| AHC32424 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology | Ms Diane Smith | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council | Variation - Class B traineeship to Class A apprenticeship | Industry need | 17/06/2025 | Awaiting decision by Minister | |
| 52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations | Mr Jason Cullen | Electrical, Manufacturing and Utilities Industry Training Council | Establishment - Class B traineeship | Industry need | 14/04/2025 | Review by Office of the State Training Board |
A proposal goes through several stages, as indicated in the status column of the table. These stages are explained in the proposal status information outlined below.
Status 1: Consultation underway
The proponent and the relevant industry training council(s) are consulting with industry on the proposal and developing their submission for lodgement with the Board.
Status 2: Department response
The Department of Training and Workforce Development is preparing its response/report on the implications and risks relating to the proponent's proposal.
Status 3: Review by Office of the State Training Board
The Office of the State Training Board (OSTB) is reviewing the written submission(s) to ensure that they comply with the guidelines and that all relevant information is available for the Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee (EVAC) to consider.
Status 4: Consideration by the Establishment and Variation of Apprenticeships Committee
The reports from the industry training council/proponent and the Department are currently being considered by EVAC.
Status 5: Awaiting decision by Minister
The proposal is currently with the Minister for Skills and TAFE in accordance with Section 60C of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996.
Status 6: On hold
The review process is currently on hold. This can happen at any stage within the process.
Completed establishment or variation of apprenticeship proposals
The following proposals have been considered by the EVAC and fully completed since January 2025.
| Qualification/Type of apprenticeship | Proponent | Relevant industry training council | Notice of intent | Reason | Date lodged | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management | Ms Diane Smith | Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council | Establishment - Class B traineeship | Industry need | 11/06/2025 | Approved by Minister 29 October 2025 |
| LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government | Ms Eva Godwin | Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council | Variation to allow school-based delivery | Industry need | 07/03/2025 | Approved by Minister 15 October 2025 |
| LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government | Ms Eva Godwin | Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council
| Establishment - two Class B traineeships
| Industry need | 07/03/2025 | Approved by Minister 15 October 2025 |
| CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management | Ms Amy Wiseman | Future Now | Establishment - Class B Traineeship | Industry need | 5/3/2024 | Approved by Minister 22 April 2025 |
| CUA30320 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching | Ms Amy Wiseman | Future Now | Establishment - Class B Traineeship | Industry need | 5/3/2024 | Approved by Minister 22 April 2025 |
| RGR30619 Certificate III in Horse Breeding | Ms Diane Smith | Food, Fibre, Timber Industries Training Council | Establishment - Class B traineeship | Industry Need | 3/7/2024 | Approved by Minister 22 April 2025 |
| 10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care | Ms Kylie Brannelly | Community Skills WA | Establishment - Class B traineeship | Industry need | 29/07/2022 | Not approved by Minister 03/02/2025 |
Bulk gazettals of prescribed VET qualifications
These can be found in the Classification of prescribed VET qualifications document.
View the Classification of prescribed VET qualifications
Consolidated list of all proposals
A consolidated list of all proposals that have been considered by the EVAC between 2009 and December 2024, can be found in the consolidated list document.
View the consolidated list of all proposals 2009—2024
If you would like to view industry training council submissions received by the EVAC, please contact us.
Applications resulting from training package updates
A streamlined process has been developed to simplify EVAC applications for replacement Class A or B apprenticeships and traineeships that result from national training package updates. Qualifications deemed equivalent and qualifications deemed to be non-equivalent can undergo this expedited process if the industry training council confirms the new qualification is practically equivalent to the replacement qualification.
Practically equivalent is defined as "if the new qualification leads to the same learning outcome and broad job role as the previous qualification. Broad job role means that industry considers the updated qualification continues to meet their requirements and leads to the same job or occupation".
This process is considered to meet the legislative requirements under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 and associated Regulations.
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