Changes in sight for 2020

• Nation-wide we have gone from 11 to 7 AASN
• The state that has been impacted the most is ACT (because they have lost 2 of the 3)
• NSW and NT will experience no changes

February 1^st 2020

You will be transferred to a new provider

Unlikely, although the Department hasn’t yet released any information. If anyone is able to choose it would be the employer. Previously apprentices and trainees were allocated a new provider. The benefit of that would mean that services shouldn’t be impacted.

If your current AASN provider has continued then nothing should change. However, you might be interested to know that changes are occurring the VET sector as the Federal Government aims to streamline the Apprenticeship process.

No. The role of an AASN is to deliver free support to apprentices, trainees and employers throughout the life of an Australian Apprenticeship.

Their services include:

• providing information on apprenticeships and traineeships suitable for a workplace
• conducting an induction with the employer and apprentice or trainee
• administration of the lodging and updating of the training contract
• managing the eligibility, submission and progress of potential allowances, loans and incentives
• providing information and support about relevant training providers
• providing support through mentoring.

Yes, Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers must be used by an employer when taking on an apprentice or trainee.

Yes, but generally this decision would be made by the employer. However, if there is a problem with the AASN (from the apprentice’s perspective) they can also contact their State/Territory Training Authority for assistance.

There will be new, streamlined incentives that the AASNs will be delivering (speak with your AASN provider for details). Employers will still get their incentives, but this may be administered through a new provider.

The only reason you will have to change your AASN provider is if the current provider is not continuing to deliver the service in your region. In which case you will be switched to a new provider in a seamless manner. If you are then not content with the allocated provider, you can proceed to source another.

Yes, Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers must be used by an employer when taking on an apprentice or trainee.

As there is only one provider in ACT and NT, all signups will be directed to the allocated provider. In all other states there are multiple options and so it is best to do your research and select the provider that is most suited for the employer.