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Dear Colleague, 2011 SKILLSDMC REGIONAL ROADSHOWSBeginning early November 2011, SkillsDMC will commence the first in a series of regional roadshows around the country, aimed at providing a forum for Industry to receive updates on policy developments; funding programs; and workforce development and planning techniques. Industry consultation through these roadshows will assist SkillsDMC to strengthen its support to Industry and provide you an opportunity to hear first hand of workforce planning opportunities within the Coal Mining, Metalliferous Mining, Quarrying, Drilling, and Civil Infrastructure industries. The SkillsDMC National Roadshows will continue into 2012, so keep an eye out for your region.
The details for each show for the remainder of 2011 are as follows : Illawarra 09 Nov City Beach Function Centre, Marine Drive, City Beach, Wollongong Industry only session 7:30 – 9:30am RTO session 12:00 -2:00pm Registrations close 2 Nov Brisbane 17 Nov Novotel Airport, Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport Industry only session 7:30 -10:00am RTO session 11:00am -1:00pm Registrations close 9 Nov
Chamber of Mineral and Energy of Western Australia, 7th Floor, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth Industry only session 7:30-9:30am RTO session 12:00 -2:00pm Registrations close 15 Nov
Burnie Arts and Functions Centre, 77 Wilmot St, Burnie Industry only session 11:00am-1:00pm RTO session 2:30 – 4:30pm Registrations close 22 Nov
CCF, Suite 2.07, 25 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills Industry only session 7:30 – 9:30am RTO session 12:00 – 2:00pm Registrations close 23 Nov
Dubbo 6 Dec Carlton House, 212 Darling St, Dubbo Industry only session 7:30 – 9:30am RTO session 12:00 -2:00pm
Registrations close 28 Nov RII09 RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY TRAINING PACKAGE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Following the endorsement of Version 2.0 of the RII09 Training Package, SkillsDMC has been preparing to implement further continuous improvement changes. These changes will be rolled out in two stages in order to minimise the impact on training providers, industry and other stakeholders.
1) ISC Upgrades – Version 2.0 to Version 2.1
2) National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) Endorsement Required Changes – Version 2.1 to 3.0
All of the continuous improvement changes will be in response to issues posted to the SkillsDMC online Issues Register. We anticipate the changes will be by the end of December 2011. The Issues Register is available at http://www.skillsdmc.com.au For further information, please contact Jodie Badcock: Jbadcock@skillsdmc.com.au FOUNDATION SKILLS AND THE AUSTRALIAN CORE SKILLS FRAMEWORKFOUNDATION SKILLS TRAINING PACKAGE
The National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) has agreed to the development of the Foundation Skills Training Package and is now working with Industry Skills Councils to determine how streamlined Training Packages can improve foundation skills. National standards for foundation skills training
SkillsDMC will be looking at the Foundation Skills Training Package and the RII09 Training Package to identify where opportunities may exist for our industry sectors and to identify where resource contextualisation or resource development can provide enhanced opportunities for people entering our industries. For further information, please contact Paul Humphries : Phumphries@skillsdmc.com.au AUSTRALIAN CORE SKILLS FRAMEWORK The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) describes levels of performance in the 5 core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy. In accordance with policy arising from the VET Products in the 21st Century Policy Framework, SkillsDMC is currently undertaking a project to identify the ACSF levels for mandatory and specified elective units of competency in RII09 qualifications from AQF levels I to IV. The outcome of this project will be to gain a clearer understanding of the core skills required to satisfy the performance outcomes of the units of competency.
To participate in this process please forward your contact details to the project manager: phumphreys@skillsdmc.com.au
NATIONAL WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT FUND
The National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF) provides $558 million over four years to support training and workforce development in areas of current and future skills need and will incorporate funding from the Critical Skills Investment Fund. The Fund builds on the success of the Critical Skills Investment Fund and the Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program. Further details can be found on the National Workforce Development Fund website: www.deewr.gov.au/nwdf. INDUSTRY EVENTSSKILLSDMC 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The SkillsDMC National Conference has long been an informative and useful tool for Industry to more accurately determine the workforce planning and development needs of industry. The Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney will again play host to the 2012 National Conference on Wednesday 8th August and the plans are progressing smoothly. We are keen to ensure this conference is relevant to industry’s needs. If there are any relevant topics that you feel should be addressed and considered, please do not hesitate to contact Danika Bakalich, Marketing & Communications Manager at Dbakalich@skillsdmc.com.au or 02 9299 3014. Keep posted for more information. We look forward to seeing you there. 2011 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE The 2011 Conference on Skills and Training Development of Women in Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Industries is being held on the 9th November 2011 at the Sydney Auditorium Trades Hall, 10/377 Sussex St, Sydney. A dinner will be held on the 8th November with Senator the Hon K.A. Lundy, Parliamentary Secretary and the Prime Minister, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs as the guest speaker. Click here for more information. 2011 AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARDS The 2011 Australian Training Awards will be held in Brisbane on Friday 25th November at the Brisbane Convention Centre. This event brings together the winners from all States and Territories to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations in Australian Vocational and Educational Training (VET).
For more information WELCOME NEW STAFFSkillsDMC is pleased to welcome several new members of staff into the organisation
Michelle Day – Workforce Development Manager, Queensland Michelle has had extensive experience as an educator and trainer with her most recent experience in the hospitality industry. Michelle can be contacted on 0448 035 793 or by email at mday@skillsdmc.com.au
Tim Hawkins – Workforce Development Manager, Northern Territory Tim can be contacted on: 0448 106 199 or by email at thawkins@skillsdmc.com.au Kym Clutton – Workforce Development Manager, South Australia Kym joins the team at SkillsDMC after spending the last couple of years as Campus Manager with the University of Ballarat at IIBIT in Adelaide. Kym has worn many hats through her career, managing her own business for 15 years as well as working within training, recruitment, the vet sector and higher education. Kym brings to the team her own unique qualities and is an accomplished artist in her spare time. Kym can be contacted on: 0429 000 549 or by email at kclutton@skillsdmc.com.au
Liz Charles – Project Support Assistant Liz brings with her a wealth of experience in contract management, compliance, organisational skills, data analysis and report writing – all of which will contribute to her success in this newly created role. Liz can be contacted on 02 9399 3015 or at echarles@skillsdmc.com.au |
In this issue
Critial Skills Investment Fund
On 21 September 2011, Minister Evans announced that the Critical Skills Investment Fund would merge with the National Workforce Development Fund to streamline skills support under Skills Connect – a range of initiatives designed to consolidate the Government’s industry skills programs and better target industry and worker training. If you require any further assistance from SkillsDMC, please contact: John McKay: Jmckay@skillsdmc.com.au or by phone 0429 000 438
Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 2.0
SkillsDMC is pleased to advise all stakeholders that the Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 2.0 is now available from the TGA website. Refer to downloadable PDF and word documents only
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