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- Submission received
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Does the role of industry need to be strengthened or expanded across the VET system? Why/why not?
- What does industry engagement mean to you?
- How can industry be encouraged to connect with and use the VET system? What does this look like?
- Are there any roles for industry in the VET system that are not covered or outlined in the case for change?
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Response:
Industry engagement should be, industry driving the process of VET within their sector and having influence on new Qualifications and Units of Competency needed to maintain a high standard within the current workforce. Good links with producer/industry groups that actively seek their representative feedback and is is inclusive, not just an executive that speaks on their experience.
Are you aware of the current industry-leadership arrangements led by the Australian Industry and Skills Commission?
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Response:
Yes
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How effective are the current industry engagement arrangements in VET in meeting your needs?
- What works well and what could be improved? How could it be improved?
- How well are you (or your organisation) represented by these arrangements?
- How well do current arrangements allow collaboration across industry sectors on common workforce and skills needs?
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Response:
Workings well is that we have some industry engagement, I see the same people in the engagement rolls with strong views who have lost contact with the ground roots and cannot see the future ahead. It is difficult to obtain good representation from individuals who are not supported in VET and do not have any idea that they can be part of the industry engagement. It seems to me that there is a close nite group that knows all without consulting further
What can be done to drive greater collaboration across industries to broaden career pathways for VET graduates and maximise the workforce available to employers?
- How can workers be equipped with skills that can be applied across different jobs?
- How can industry support this through the VET system?
- How can we break down silos and improve collaboration across industry groups?
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Response:
Better advertising of what the VET system is, more rigorous standards for those involved in the delivery of VET to ensure all participants understand what it is. A good example is USI's, I still get student who swear black and blue that they do not have a USI, to find out that they do! Someone without knowledge has created one for them just as routine and without informed consent.
Are qualifications fit-for-purpose in meeting the needs of industry and learners now and into the future? Why/why not?
- Are the different needs of industry and learners effectively considered in designing qualifications in the current system? What works well and why?
- Are there issues or challenges with the way qualifications are currently designed? What are they and what could be done to address these?
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Response:
Yes, only if the RTO assist in the selection of units for the individual student, RTO reduce and or limit units that can be added to a qualification to the detriment of the student and employer. The challenge for the RTO's is how can they offer individual training plans to meet the student and employer needs, how does the employer know that there are alternative units that fit his needs better?
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Are there any further issues in relation to improving industry engagement in the VET sector that you would like to provide feedback on?
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Response:
No response provided.