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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:
IRC's via SSO's need to ensure that they are genuinely connecting with employers at the "grass roots" level to stay informed of actual workplace conditions, current industry practices, latest technology being engaged and indeed developed, types of plant and machinery being used Promotion by Federal, State and Territory agents eg. Australian Apprenticeship Support Networks and State Training Authority representatives directly to employers of types of vocational education and training available to themselves as businesses and also to their employees or future employees Industry bodies also need to encourage businesses to make contact with RTOs of their choice to establish good working relationships to ensure the "off the job" component of VET aligns with and is understood and supported by businesses. This can be through tailored training programs or true involvement in development of training plans.
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:
No response provided.
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:
Maybe a well developed generic skills set relevant to each AQF level for the "soft skills" that could be applied and credited to all qualifications at that level, supported by units of "specialised skills" relevant to particular occupational / trade areas. This may help to bring industries together. If the assessment guidelines and outcomes are clear for the generic skills set, RTOs could then tailor delivery to suit different industry areas.
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:
Ensuring RTOs meet the ASQA standards set out for providing simulated workplaces to conduct assessment RTOs and businesses working together to deliver training and assessment tailored to individual business Greater promotion of the Apprenticeship model to all businesses
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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.