In late 2005, The CVIAQ provided a submission to the Training and Employment Recognition Council (TERC) to challenge amendments to the nominal duration of a number of qualifications used by members.

Subsequently, a delegation from CVIAQ comprising Mr Brett Wright (CVIAQ), Mrs Sharon O’Phee (O’Phee Trailers) and Mr Derek Marriott (Cummins Engine Company) attended a hearing with TERC to promote the CVIAQ position in challenging the proposed shortening of apprenticeship nominal durations.

The qualifications in concern were:

 AUM35101 Certificate 111 in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer)

  AUR30199 Certificate 111 in Automotive (Electrical)

  AUR30605 Certificate 111 in Automotive (Mechanical Diesel Fuel Specialist)

  MEM30298 Certificate 111 in Engineering - Mechanical (Diesel Fitter)

As a result the nominal durations for the AUM35101, AUR30199 and MEM30298 remain at 48 months. The expected duration, generally defined as the target for early completion of an apprenticeship, has been set at 42 months for MEM30298.

The nominal and expected duration for AUR30605 Certificate 111 in Automotive (Mechanical Diesel Fuel Specialist) has been reduced to 36 months. This amendment is supported by the CVIAQ.

For further information on amendments to nominal and expected apprenticeship durations, please go to link:
http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/client/about_us/skillsplan/comp_apprent.html