Description

Update 1 June 2007: Section 5.3.2 has been amended so that contractors can also meet compliance by employing apprentices/trainees that are not related to the project, provided they are employed in the building and construction industry by the contractor in any capacity. Section 8.2 has been amended to allow contractors to negotiate an alternative timeframe in submitting Training Plans where the four weeks is insufficient. Priority Start - Building is a State Government procurement and contracting policy to ensure Government achieves a significant contribution in the engagement of apprentices and trainees in the building and construction industry. The policy applies to all Western Australian State Government building and construction, including civil and engineering projects with a labour component in excess of $300 000. The policy commenced on 1 January 2007.

Application:

Mandatory

Effective Date:

18 December 2006

Owner:

Vet And Career Development/Apprenticeships And Traineeships

Document Type

Policy

Theme/s:

Apprentices and Trainees , Corporate Management , Finance and Administration , Legal / Accountability , Legislation Acts Regulations , Parent and Community Relations , Quality Assurance , Students , Vocational Education and Training

Audience/s:

Administrators Apprentices & Trainees Industry & Employers Students