- Related consultation
- 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 needs to set the agenda for what is required for an individual to gain employment in a sector. This should involve setting and describing specific skills required to complete tasks in a sector. industry will be more willing to collaborate with training institutions if they listen to what the requirements for work are. In general I feel training packages are well developed and responsive to industry needs. In our industry thorough industry consultation was undertaken in the development of the new training package -outdoor leadership. Our current failure is when those delivering courses choose sets of units which are not what industry wants - this is mainly due to training providers not having the funding to deliver the units required by industry
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:
As a member of an industry advisory group I feel I have input for my sector into the VET sector. This, however, rarely leads to change. We are being listened to, but not being heard. This leads to a distrust between industry and the education department. This again often boils down to dollar investment by the department into our sector of training
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:
The outdoor Leadership training package has amazing transferable skill sets across many industries. Our industry is currently facing the greatest staff shortage in its history with increases in work opportunities directly in our industry and in related industries and the offering of current training providers ceasing or deminishing. I do not believe our industry is siloed as we often have transitions into emergency services (fire, police and ambulance). the skills are directly transferable and we have good links and communications with these industries.
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:
The qualifications are fit for purpose and the system by and large is delivering well adapted employees. There certainly is a cultural change in what young learners expectations are in our industry.
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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:
I feel the mechanisms are there, just needs more movement from education departments