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Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Page: 395


Dr Southcott asked the Minister for Education, in writing, on 26 November 2009:

(1)   For each Trade Training Centre, how many students were undertaking (a) Vocational Education and Training subject training, and (b) school based apprenticeships.

(2)   In respect of the Trade Training Centre project, for each trade training centre, has (a) work commenced, (b) the project been completed, and (c) the project been opened.

(3)   When will applications for Round 3 (a) open, and (b) close.


Ms Gillard (Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social Inclusion) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

(1)   Trade Training Centres will be required to provide the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations with an annual report by 1 March each year. The first report is due in March 2010. This report must contain information about the previous academic year, including the number of students who commenced and/or completed the approved qualifications or other information as requested by the Department.

(2)   As at 2 December 2009:

(a)   100 projects are underway and 58 have commenced construction;

(b)   3 projects have been completed; and

(c)   the first TTC will open in February 2010.

(3)   Round Three applications open on 5 March 2010 and close on 4 June 2010.