August 2009

Presentation

Anna Henderson

Joan Whelan

ahenderson@bsv.org.au Joan.Whelan@cpsisc.com.au

An Australian Example: Go-Green Australian Apprenticeships

Project managed by Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council and Business Skills Victoria

www.cpsisc.com.au

www.bsv.org.au

What is sustainability about? Background information What does Sustainability mean to Registered

Apprenticeship The Australian Apprenticeship System What will be the role of Registered Apprenticeship to

create and sustain a Green Economy? How will Registered Apprenticeship adapt to the new and

changing needs of green focused industries? An Australian example - Go-Green Australian

Apprenticeships

Themes to be covered

Sustainability

‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’

Our Common Future, World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission) 1987.

Enough – for all foreverAfrican Delegate to Johannesburg (Rio+10) - 2002

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The concept of ‘sustainability’ proposes a balance between biophysical, economic, social and political systems in development.

(Fien 2001)

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“Suddenly and

unexpectedly, the crisis is

upon us” Jeffrey Kluger -

TIME magazine - April 2006

The emerging opportunities for Registered Apprenticeship

http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1718.html NCVER Report

‘The development of practical skills which promote sustainability in the workplace will be vital for employers of the future and for the wider community…’

Apprenticeships allow for the integration of sustainability into

vocational education and training. Education through action learning,

group learning and problem-solving.

World wide, education is regarded as the key to changing behaviour

The Role of Registered Apprenticeships and sustainability

Registered Apprenticeships offer a structured guide for industry training. Sustainability can be embedded within the training.

The Role of Registered Apprenticeships and sustainability, cont.

Industry and the community need to articulate their needs for sustainability education and encourage a culture of sustainability awareness in Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship teaching and learning practice should promote sustainable development

Sustainability principles can be embedded in Apprenticeship policy and practice - short term and long term objectives need to be established.

Australian Apprenticeship SystemDesign• 11 Industry Skills Councils are responsible for the development of

national Training Packages, which encompass qualifications, units of competence and assessment guidelines. Training Packages are developed following industry consultation and are used as the basis for Registered Apprenticeship. Each Industry Skills Council has an annual budget of up to $4 million.

Administration• The Australian Commonwealth Government allocates funding for

the administration of Australian Apprenticeships – field officers (from Australian Apprenticeship Centres) visit employers to advise on vocational training outcomes and to complete Apprenticeship contracts. The State Governments fund registered training organisations to conduct training for Apprenticeships. The Commonwealth provides financial incentives of up to $4000 to employers who employ Apprentices.

National qualifications undergo regular review to remain cognisant of industry needs. The review process entails national consultation:

• workshops with employers, employer groups, unions and registered training organisations such TAFEs (training institutions similar to Community Colleges)

• web-based review of draft qualifications and units of competence• State and Territory consultations (6 States, 2 Territories).

In addition to the review of Training Packages, Apprenticeships can be customised (within their packaging guidelines) to incorporate sustainable units. This was conducted under the Go-Green Australian Apprenticeship projects. Budget $140,000 per project – 3 projects to date.

Australian Apprenticeship System, Cont.

Sustainable Design• Sustainability has been addressed in many Training

Packages by embedding units of competence that encompass sustainability principles.

Examples of these units include: • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices• Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable

work practices • Develop workplace policy and procedures for

sustainability.

Australian Apprenticeship System, Cont.

Core Green (Environmental/Sustainable) Jobs: Renewable energy invention, manufacturing, distribution and

installation Sustainable, water-smart farming and forestry Green design, building construction, energy efficiency and retrofits

Jobs with Environmental/Sustainable Value Adding: Mining workers who help save fuel or rehabilitate land Office managers helping reduce energy waste Chefs who choose locally grown, environmentally-friendly produce

Registered Apprenticeship and the new and changing needs of green focused industries

The Challenge – Greening Existing Occupations in Registered Apprenticeship

Existing occupations account for 70-80% of overall resource use and emissions. As industries respond to ‘greening’ workers need training and up-skilling.

Source: http://www.actu.asn.au/Media/Speechesandopinions/SharanBurrowGreenJobsandGreenSkills.aspx.

‘Go-Green’ Australian Apprenticeships

Project ObjectiveA suite of Australian Apprenticeship Sample Training Programs, across industry for occupations that relate to the environment or sustainability.

Lead by Example

• Making Apprenticeship training more adaptable to industry.

• ‘Ready to use’ examples of implementation methods for Australian Apprenticeships.

• Easy ‘off the shelf’ ways for Registered Apprenticeship to incorporate sustainability.

Green skills for a sustainable workplace

Examples of Occupational Profiles for Australian Apprenticeship Sample

Training Programs

Job Description: employees locate and clear blockages, install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and install below ground sanitary drainage systems to provide environmentally friendly and sustainable plumbing solutions. These include rainwater tanks, storm water systems, grey water systems, water recycling and water saving devices.

Qualification: CPC32408 Certificate III in Plumbing This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a

broad range of operational competencies in varied contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to colleagues.

The Construction Training Package CPC08 Training Package guidelines have been applied to create this occupational profile:

Occupation: Green Plumber (drainage)

Units selected for Green PlumberWork effectively in the plumbing and services sectorCarry out interactive workplace communicationCarry out OHS requirementsRead plans and calculate plumbing quantitiesHandle and store plumbing materialsUse plumbing had and power toolsCarry out levelling Mark out materialsApply first aid in the workplaceWeld using oxy-acetylene equipmentWeld using arc welding equipmentCarry out simple concreting and renderingFlash penetrations through roofs and walls Weld plastic pipe using fusion methodFabricate and install non-ferrous pressure pipingFabricate and install non-ferrous pressure pipingFabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systemsWork safely on roofsSet out and install water servicesInstall and adjust water service controls and devicesInstall and commission water heating systemsInstall water pump setsFit off and commission hot and cold water servicesConnect irrigation systems from drinking water supplyCut and join sheet metalLocate and clear blockagesPlan layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system Install discharge pipesFabricate and install sanitary stacks Install and fit off sanitary fixturesLocate and clear blockages Install domestic treatment plants

Units selected for Green Plumber cont.Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systemsDrain work siteInstall prefabricated inspection openings and enclosuresPlan layout of a residential external sanitary drainage system Install below ground sanitary drainage systems Install on-site disposal systems Install trench support Cut and join sheet metal Assemble mechanical services components Fabricate and install steel pressure pipingInstall small bore heating systemsElectives selected Select and fit insulation and sheathingInstall and commission domestic irrigation systems Design domestic urban irrigation systems Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarmsInstall and maintain domestic water treatment equipmentInstall water serviceInstall pre-treatment facilitiesInstall acoustic and thermal environmental protection systemsOperate personnel and material hoistsMaintain mechanical services equipment Weld using gas tungsten arc welding processCut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipmentCarry out load slinging of off-site materialsInstall pipework and pipework assemblies Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingOperate elevated work plarforms

Job Description: employees provide quotations, inform and educate clients on waste management/sustainability matters and sell products and services.

Qualification: PRM30504 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of operational competencies in varied contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to colleagues.

The Asset Maintenance, PRM04 Training Package guidelines have been applied to create this occupational profile:

Occupation: Waste Sustainability Officer

Units selected for Waste Sustainability OfficerRespond to client inquiries and complaintsContribute to workplace safety arrangementsRespond to waste emergencyDetermine waste management servicesIdentify wastes and hazardsMaintain environmental proceduresImplement waste management planInform and educate clients on waste management issuesManually sort wasteOrganise waste recoveryStore wasteDispatch processed waste Monitor contained wasteProvide quotationMaintain business recordsMaintain computer filesImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

•World wide, education and training is regarded as the key to changing behaviour

•The Apprenticeship system can provide training in sustainability.

Behavioural change: