Contact Us
Phillip Borrow
Public Officer
Ph: 02 6627 8403
Fax: 02 6621 9994
Ingrid Hughes
President
mob: 0428 882 673
Fax: 02 6691 9899
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NETPAC is an Independent Committee Incorporated as an Association (not for profit) and has been in operation on the North Coast since December 2000.
NETPAC members have collectively developed opportunities for all VET stakeholders on the North Coast through professional development and networking to raise the quality and standards of training outcomes in the region.
NETPAC seeks funds from the Department of Education and Training (DET) to support activities designed to increase learners participation in apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW.
The objectives of this funding are to:
- support the NSW Training Awards through the promotion and hosting of Regional Awards Presentation.
- increase the awareness of employers and the community of the benefits of participation in apprenticeships or traineeships.
- provide the department with advice on issues impacting on the VET system in the North Coast region.
2010 Training Awards Entries now open
For eligibility details and entry forms visit the NSW Training Awards website: www.training.nsw.gov.au
NETPAC membership consists of:
NETPAC Executive Committee 2009 - 2010
Public Officer Phillip Borrow
President Ingrid Hughes
Vice President Ann Runciman
Secretary Coral Schwertner
Treasurer Dominic Hawke
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Employer's Benefits
The benefits of Traineeships and Apprenticeships to the employer- Flexible and customised training to meet the needs of your business (based on industry developed training) through the employer’s choice of training provider
- Flexibility to employ full or part-time while at school
- New employees may be eligible for funded training
- Australian Government incentives may apply
- On completion of the Australian Apprenticeship your apprentice or trainee will have a national standard qualification set by industry. The employer will have a qualified, skilled employee contributing towards increased productivity and worker motivation
Trainee's Benefits
Benefits to the Trainee or Apprentice- A wide choice of apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications
- Flexibility to train either on the job or off the job (eg training provider’s premises)
- Attain skills, experience and a nationally endorsed qualification that’s mutually recognised by employer’s in all states and territories
- Move into a new work environment via structured training and with support of a workplace mentor
- Increased career opportunities, long term prospects and earning potential
- Possibility of commencing your Australian Apprenticeship whilst you are still at school
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