WorkPlace Delivery

Thursday, July 28, 2016

National Skills Week

29 August - 4 September

World Youth Skills Day on July 15th highlights “Skill development as a primary means to enabling young people to make a smooth transition into the world of work”, states UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

With only 50 days until the National launch of National Skills Week in Melbourne, Victoria, both events find commonality in shining a spotlight on the need to fill gaps in sectors with skill shortages and celebrate the important role Australian youth play in a number of traditional and emerging industries.

National Skills Week focuses on promoting the benefits of Vocational Education and Training as a first choice pathway leading to a successful skilled or trade career. “The VET sector is at the forefront of providing practical training to students with courses delivered and lead by world-class teachers, mentors and ambassadors” Kirstin Casey, General Manager, SkillsOne has said.

Ambassadors are particularly beneficial in impacting the lives of Australia’s youth, providing an example of just where hard work and dedication to your studies, trade or apprenticeship can take you.
This is particularly evident in Australian Training Award Alumni, representing the very best in winners andf inalists from across the country in categories including Individual, Business and Registered Training Organisation awards.

It’s time to recognise the important role VET plays in developing young skilled professionals, who go on to make a positive impact across industries nation wide.

Join us in celebrating these positive stories during National Skills Week, (August 29th- September 04th 2016). For more information on the many events you can get involved in, or to register an event visit www.nationalskillsweek.com.au

For further information on winners and finalists from the Australian Training Awards, visit https://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/story

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Financial Services Sector IRC Proposed Structure Released

IRC Open for Public Comment

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) is
reviewing Industry Reference Committees (IRCs)
to ensure the structure and membership of each IRC
provides the essential industry coverage and expertise
required to support training package development for
each industry section.

The Financial Services Sector Industry Reference
Committee (IRC) is responsible for the
Financial Services Sector Training Package.

Proposed Structure

Employer: Large, medium or small businesses, companies and employers,
or an individual with relevant industry knowledge - 6 members

Peak Organisation: Bodies representing or providing advice
on behalf of an industry or a group of people
with allied interests (such as employers or employees) within
the financial services sector. This category
could include association or advisory-type bodies - 8 members

Union - 1 member

Government: A corporate or non-corporate Commonwealth
entity, or a Commonwealth company - 2 members

The complete proposed structure, including comments, rationales
and factors to consider when providing
feedback is available on the AISC website.

At this time, stakeholders are being asked to comment on the
proposed structure of the Financial Services
Sector IRC to ensure it is representative of both the industry and
sector. The AISC will call for membership
nominations once the structure of the IRC has been finalised.
Comments and suggestions on the proposed structure can be
submitted through the AISC feedback form through 25 July.

Police Checks

ACPET has teamed with National Crime Check, to provide members with discounted pricing for undertaking police checks.

Discount rates for ACPET members and students are:

• Members and staff - $44
• Students and volunteers - $25

ACPET members and students can view an online tutorial, or visit National Crime Check application page and enter the ACPET member discount code ACPETNCC.

Industry Reference Committees - SkillsIQ - New Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website.

SkillsIQ is a national, not-for-profit organisation supporting industry to develop standards to equip the people-facing workforce with the right skills for jobs now and in the future.

With a new layout and easy to navigate tabs, our website provides information on the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) and industry sectors we support, as well as the training packages allocated to these IRCs.

There is a hub for resources and research relevant to our industry sectors and training packages and a news and events centre to access the lastest news and upcoming events, both in industry and the broader Vocational Education and Training sector.

You can find out more about SkillsIQ, our role in industry engagement and training package development, meet our Board of Directors and our team, as well as get information on current projects we are undertaking.Industry Workforce Survey

In the course of assisting with preparation of the four year plans for each of our IRCs, SkillsIQ is undertaking a broad Industry Workforce Survey, to hear more about the workforce challenges in your sector and what impacts they have on your business.

The survey is open to all stakeholders operating in our sectors, including employers, employees, associations & peak bodies, training providers and others. It takes around 10 minutes to complete and the results will be collated and provided to the relevant IRCs to assist them in prioritising training package development over the coming 4 years.

To have your say and complete the survey, please click here.New Office Address and Contact Details

We have moved office, so please update your records. Our new address and contact details are:

SkillsIQ Limited
Level 1, 332 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000

Tel: 02 9392 8100
Fax: 02 9392 8199

SkillsIQ is a national, not-for-profit organisation supporting industry to

develop standards to equip the people-facing workforce with the right

skills for jobs now and in the future.

With a new layout and easy to navigate tabs, our website provides

information on the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) and

industry sectors we support, as well as the training packages allocated

to these IRCs.

There is a hub for resources and research relevant to our industry

sectors and training packages and a news and events centre to

access the latest news and upcoming events, both in industry and the

broader Vocational Education and Training sector.

You can find out more about SkillsIQ, our role in industry engagement

and training package development, meet our Board of Directors and our

team, as well as get information on current projects we are undertaking.

Industry Workforce Survey

In the course of assisting with preparation of the four year plans for

each of our IRCs, SkillsIQ is undertaking a broad Industry Workforce

Survey, to hear more about the workforce challenges in your sector and

what impacts they have on your business.

The survey is open to all stakeholders operating in our sectors,

including employers, employees, associations & peak bodies,

training providers and others. It takes around 10 minutes to complete

and the results will be collated and provided to the relevant IRCs to

assist them in prioritising training package development over the

coming 4 years.

To have your say and complete the survey, please click here.

SkillsIQ is a national, not-for-profit organisation supporting industry to develop standards to equip the people-facing workforce with the right skills for jobs now and in the future.

With a new layout and easy to navigate tabs, our website provides information on the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) and industry sectors we support, as well as the training packages allocated to these IRCs.

There is a hub for resources and research relevant to our industry sectors and training packages and a news and events centre to access the lastest news and upcoming events, both in industry and the broader Vocational Education and Training sector.

You can find out more about SkillsIQ, our role in industry engagement and training package development, meet our Board of Directors and our team, as well as get information on current projects we are undertaking.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Workforce Planning

NSW budget aims to create new global businesses

Jobs for the future

For last night's 4 Corners report on digital disruption and future jobs, the underpinning question was, “In the coming age of robotics and advanced IT, what will the jobs of the future be?”

Whilst there were futurists and researchers making predictions and quoting numbers or percentages of jobs that will be lost, this question requires consideration of evidence from workforce planning with employers and industry sectors, a global perspective, and grasp of the impact of new discover technologies on work.