Cancellation of the registration of a training contract
Version 2.1
May 2009
Cancellation of the registration of a training contract [PDF 61kB]
What is it?
The Department of Education and Training (DET) may cancel the registration of a training contract without application from any of the parties to that training contract. Cancellations of this nature are authorised under the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 (the Act).
Circumstances leading to cancellation of the registration of a training contract:
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The training contract was registered in error because of materially false and/or misleading information.
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A party to the training contract has been convicted of an offence against the Act.
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There has been a change in the circumstances of the employer or apprentice or trainee that make it unlikely that the contract will be completed.
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An apprentice or trainee is failing, for a reason other than neglect or default, to make reasonable progress in training under the training plan.
Where DET believes cancellation may be required, DET will issue a show cause notice to all parties to the training contract. More information on the show cause process on fair procedures on the Apprenticeships Info website.
DET will advise parties to the training contract, in writing, of the decision reached. If the decision is to cancel the registration of the training contract, the advice will include the date of effect of the cancellation, together with an information notice explaining the reasons for the decision.
Further information for Australian Apprenticeships Centres
Australian Apprenticeships Centres are to immediately advise DET where they suspect fraudulent training contracts or activities have occurred. DET will investigate matters raised by Australian Apprenticeships Centres and/or advise appropriate bodies, for example, the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Please note DET and the Australian Apprenticeships Centres must maintain appropriate records in a secure and confidential manner in order to comply with the requirements of the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000.
Who to contact?
For further information, contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.