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Sustainability

MSS Sustainability Training Package Release 5.0

This Determination number 10,000,106:

  • is made under section 5.5.2 of the Education and Training Act 2006
  • replaces previous Determination number 982
  • remains in force until it is amended or revoked.

This Determination was made on 3 November 2023 by Chris Ingham, Deputy CEO, Training and Skills.

Certificate II

Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices

Code: MSS20316

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13 hours
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1)(d), and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate III

Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices

Code: MSS30322

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13 hours
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1)(d), and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

Code: MSS40322

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1)(d), and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Diploma

Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Code: MSS50322

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 36 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1)(d), and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Code: MSS60316

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 48 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Sections 5.5.15(1), 5.5.16(2), (3) and (4), 5.5.17(1)(d), and 5.5.19 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 apply.

Qualifications not available for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

  • MSS40322 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
  • MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

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