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Work placement changes post-COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
As a student, you are advised to keep an eye on any changes to your work placement activities due to COVID-19, using the following COVID-19 updates: Health alerts NSW, Health Bulletin Australia. NCA staff will extend its full support to inform of any such changes which may influence a student’s work placement/practical activities. Please be advised to frequently visit NCA’s website or our latest announcements on the learning portal for any updates with regards to the COVID-19 restriction updates. Students can liaise with their Trainer Assessor for the necessary guidance on this matter or reach out to our Student Services team and Work Placement Coordinator. If you have any questions visit our work placement page .
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Fee Free Training – NSW Smart & Skilled Traineeships
Under the NSW Government's Fee-Free Traineeship Initiative, NSW Trainees who are funded under Smart and Skilled, and commence subsidised training on or after 1 January 2020, are eligible for free training!
Traineeships and apprenticeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They are established under training contracts between the employer and the apprentice or trainee and are regulated by government. They're a great way to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification.
All NSW apprentices and most new-entrant trainees are eligible for a government subsidy under Smart and Skilled for the qualification that supports their Traineeship. To read more, visit our NSW Smart and Skilled Traineeships website page.
The Problem
As Aged care providers estimate about a quarter of all shifts – or the equivalent of 140,000 shifts a week – are going unfilled, while the disability sector has reported roster vacancies of up to 30% during the peak of COVID-19, the sector is reporting a massive need for new skilled staff. ‘Pushed to the edge’: Australian aged care providers facing dire staff shortages, unions say.
(Source: Knaus, 2022)
The Solution
The Commonwealth Government is offering incentives
through national programs providing support to employers of trainees. You may be able to claim a payroll tax rebate on wages paid to approved new entrant NSW government funded traineeships. The rebate is not available on wages paid to existing worker trainees however, it is available for employers.
To read more, visit our NSW Smart and Skilled Traineeships
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All Certificate & Diploma Courses are approved for funding under Smart and Skilled for eligible NSW residents.
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