A GUIDE TO DUTY OF CARE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHPS IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS.

School based apprenticeships and traineeships operate over an extended period of time (normally 2 years). Each requires preparation before commencement and ongoing monitoring and management. The Duty of Care process includes information and documentation for each stage of the school based apprenticeships and traineeships.

There are a number of parties involved in the successful establishment of school based apprenticeships and traineeships. The Duty of Care process identifies the roles and obligations of the parties involved.

School principals and the NSW Department of Education & Training staff have specific duty of care responsibilities for their students. These responsibilities include:

• minimising potential risk to students in SBATs in relation to child protection, workplace safety and supervision in the workplace
• monitoring the progress, safety and welfare of students in SBATs
• using the notifications process to ensure follow-up of incidents concerning school based apprentices or trainees

The Process has been developed to meet the Duty of Care requirements of NSW Department of Education & Training. The flowchart from the right-hand menu provides additional information.