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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:
It is important that industry are strongly engaged in the VET scheme. The horticultural sector requires skilled managers and farm workers/operators. there is a serious issue of shortages in workers. This needs to be addressed, ideally there needs to be a shift from short term / seasonal employment to longer term employment opportunities (as a professional career), and so further training opportunities need to be provided.
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:
There needs to be more of a "strategic approach" to identifying specific industry (crop type) training needs. Further to this, cross-industry collaboration also needs to be encouraged so as to develop skilled personnel with transferable skills that can be easily moved between industries and crop types. There is always need for improvement, in terms of enhancing collaboration, none the less it is critical to work with employers, industry associations and leaders within the different ag industries.
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:
Collaboration is critical for whole of industry success, as a means to develop strong and positive career pathways. There is a need to actively promote professional career opportunities particularly in the horticultural sector. Breaking down silos begins with getting the different industries and stakeholders together - workshops to discuss the common issues and opportunities. Identify the different industries X region conduct workshops (opportunity analysis) explore common/complimentary skills that go across different industries. develop strategies for targeted/prioritised training
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:
no specific comments here
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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:
n/a