TLISC National Awards for Excellence

April 2013 Volume 20

E-Newsletter—Industries on the Move Inside this issue:

Industry Update

New Minister for Training

and Workforce

Development

2

Great Southern

Workforce Development 2

Environmental Scan 2013,

Workforce and RTO

Gauges Released

2

New Career Pathways

Booklet

2

Training Update

Westone needs your

support for Resource

Development

3

New Standards for VET 3

WA Training Awards

2013 – calling for

applications

3

Training Providers Forum

2013

4

LLN Training at the LTC 4

ISC Update

TLISC E-Scan 2013

Released

5

TLISC Industry Web

Profile

5

National Workforce

Development Fund

information seminar

5

Workplace Information

Briefings

6

Service Skills Australia

NWDF Update

6

On Thursday 18 April, TLISC recognised leaders in workforce development and industry

promotion at the inaugural TLISC Awards for Excellence held in Melbourne.

The Awards were held at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, celebrating exceptional

achievements and outstanding contributions made by organisations in training and

workforce development across the Transport and Logistics Industry.

The “2013 Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Development Award” recognised

enterprises who had successfully implemented whole of business solutions to upskill and

train staff through the use of TLISC Training Packages. Each of the six transport and

logistics sectors had a separate award. WA based companies took home two awards out of

six in this category with Brookfield Rail awarded for their efforts in the Rail industry and

Broome Port Authority winning for Ports. The Durack Institute of Technology also

received the “Award for Excellence in Industry Promotion”.

The standard of entries into the 2013 Awards for Excellence was extremely high and the

judges were so impressed that they awarded ‘highly commended’ in a number of categories.

Brookfield Rail again were recipients of this award along with the Australian Furniture

Removers Association and John Holland Rail.

We would like to extend our own congratulations to all of the participating organisations

and we would especially like to commend the fantastic achievements of the Western

Australian companies.

Above : Winners of the Excellence in Industry Promotion Award – Durack Institute of Technology. Left to right: TLISC

Chairman Laurie D’Apice, Dr Suresh Job, Christine Douglas, Herbert Beavers, TLISC CEO Robert Adams

Above and right: Winners of the Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Development Award. From left: Robert Wilkinson,

Dr Devinder Grewal and Nicholas Turner from Broome Port Authority and Judy Reynolds and Vic Bliss from Brookfield Rail.

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INDUSTRY UPDATE

The LTC welcomes the announcement of the new Minister for Training and Workforce

Development, Water and Forestry, the Hon. Terry Redman MP and congratulates him on

his new portfolio.

Mr Redman takes on the portfolio of Training and Workforce Development, Water and

Forestry following his appointment by the Hon. Colin Barnett.

New Minister for Training and Workforce Development

Great Southern Workforce Development Plan

The Great Southern Workforce Development Plan 2013-2016 will be a significant reference

point in attracting and retaining skilled workers in the region.

The plan highlights a steady population increase in the Great Southern during the next few

years with major ventures such as Ausgold’s project having a significant impact on the

region’s economy.

The plan targets the areas of skills development and utilisation; migration; workforce

participation; attraction and retention; planning and co-ordination; and governance and

management issues.

The plan also identifies and explores several issues which may impact future workforce

needs for the region, such as:

the competitive nature of salaries and wages offered in other regions

availability of post-secondary school education opportunities

availability of affordable housing

accessibility of quality health care, including specialist services

employment and training of Aboriginal people

seasonality of works and reliance on the agricultural and related industries.

The Great Southern Workforce Development Plan is a key part of the State Government’s

Skilling WA plan, a framework for government and industry to respond to the State’s skill

and workforce needs.

Workforce Development Plan 2013, Workforce and RTO

Gauges Released

The Logistics Training Council is happy to announce the release of the Workforce

Development Plan 2013, along with the results of two surveys of the Transport and

Logistics workforce and RTOs. These documents provide penetrative insight into the issues

affecting the Transport and Logistics Industry and suggest a number of strategies for

addressing current and future challenges.

The Environmental Scan 2013, which is in the final stages of preparation, will also be

released in the coming weeks.

The release of the Supply Chain Career Pathways guide in 2012 proved to be great success

for the LTC. It has been well received by industry and careers advisors as a useful

promotional tool for diverse career prospects within warehousing and logistics. With a

functional template, the LTC has commenced work on developing a second career

pathways guide. The focus of the upcoming publication will target career prospects and

progression within the road transport sector.

New Career Pathways Booklet

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New Standards for VET

The National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) has released a position paper, Improving

vocational education and training - the case for a new system, presenting what it considers to

be the reforms required to the standards for the regulation of vocational education and

training.

This paper embodies the NSSC's proposed position on the review of the standards for the

regulation of vocational education and training and analyses it against two other options. It

presents the case for change to a new system of vocational education and training - called

'the Australian Vocational Qualification System'.

This paper highlights significant changes to the VET system and the LTC is planning to host

a briefing with our RTO network to explain these changes further.

WA Training Awards 2013 – calling for applications

The Logistics Training Council is pleased to announce the Western Australian Training

Awards for 2013, organised by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

This is a great opportunity to raise the profile of the Transport and Logistics industries

and to highlight your organisation’s commitment to training while being recognised for

your contribution to professional development in WA. It is also an opportunity for you to

nominate someone you feel has excelled in the training arena.

The WA Training Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievements of apprentices,

trainees and vocational students, and the contribution to training made by trainers, training

organisations and employers. There are 14 categories; seven individual categories and

seven organisational categories.

Application forms and step by step instructions on how to enter can be found here and

we strongly encourage you to participate. If you would like to nominate for the award,

please contact the LTC so we can provide assistance in completing the application.

The closing date for applications is 10 May 2013.

Over $100 000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to State finalists and winners at a

presentation dinner on Friday 20 September 2013.

Winners of the WA Training Awards may be eligible to represent the State at the

Australian Training Awards in Perth on 22 November 2013.

TRAINING UPDATE WestOne is busy developing and producing a range of resources. WestOne would like to

hear from you if you have the capacity and are willing to discuss and support either the

upgrade of existing VET WestOne resources or possibly developing new resources in the

following categories to support the qualifications in your areas of delivery. If you would

like to discuss further please contact Judith McNamara on (08) 9229 5328 or email

judith.mcnamara@dtwd.wa.gov.au.

For further information about WestOne and VET resources please visit

www.westone.wa.gov.au.

Westone needs your support for Resource Development

Aviation Rail Transport Warehousing

Maritime Road Transport Wholesale

Stevedoring Postal Logistics

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TRAINING UPDATE

(cont) When - 17 and 18 June, 2013

Where - Crown Perth (Formerly Burswood Entertainment Complex)

This two day conference and exhibition will provide the latest updates on training and

workforce development and showcase examples of innovation and good practice. This is a

great professional development and networking opportunity for all training professionals.

The Forum program will focus on sustainability, technology and innovation in training and

promises to be engaging and enlightening!

The Department invites organisations to submit expressions of interest for an exhibition

booth and the LTC invites all RTOs to visit our booth on the day.

Downloads

Exhibition Booth Booklet and EOI Form

Training Forum 2013 Conference flyer

Sponsorship Booklet and EOI Form

For further information on the forum email tpforum@dtwd.wa.gov.au or phone 9229

5327.

Training Providers Forum 2013

It has been recognised for some time that poor language, literacy and numeracy issues

exist in a number of sectors in the transport and logistics industry, which is impeding the

ability of some employees to learn and reach their full potential.

Working with the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council, the LTC is now

facilitating a federally funded LLN program where 27 applicants from a number of RTOs

are undertaking a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and

Numeracy.

It is envisaged that the program will take approximately 12 months to complete, with six

workshops planned over a six month period plus project work.

LLN Training at the LTC

Above : Participants undertaking the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy at the LTC

pictured with trainer Sue James (standing).

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The Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) recently hosted a free

information seminar in Perth, in conjunction with the LTC, with a focus on the National

Workforce Development Fund (NWDF). The seminar, which was held in the city on 26

March, attracted more than 40 industry representatives and registered training

organisations, despite the challenges of very heavy rain and major traffic issues.

The CEO, Robert Adams, General Manager, Skills and Engagement, Cameron Baker, and

Manager Workforce Development, Eddy Suidgeest, provided an overview of the NWDF,

eligibility criteria, funding opportunities for training and workforce development, the

application process and the contractual and reporting requirements for approved

projects. They also showcased current NWDF projects across the T&L sectors to

illustrate the range of projects which are possible under NWDF.

Over the life of the program, the Australian Government will provide $700 million to

industry to support this program. The next allocation of funds is now available and

interested employers and employment service providers, professional associations,

industry bodies and lead agents representing a consortia of enterprises are invited to

submit applications through the TLISC.

We urge you to find out about the great opportunities available for training your

workforce. For more information, please go here, or contact Eddy Suidgeest, email

Eddy.Suidgeest@tlisc.org.au.

National Workforce Development Fund information

seminar

The 2013 E-Scan has highlighted a number of trends and drivers, challenges and barriers,

and opportunities and successes related to skills and workforce development within the

industry. It also outlines key findings relating to skills and labour shortages in each of the

following industry sectors:

Logistics Management, Road Transport and Warehousing

Aviation

Maritime

Rail

Ports

The E-Scan is completed annually and aims to act as an early warning system for the

Transport and Logistics Industry, government and the national training system. It is a

document that provides contemporary and projected advice on the condition of

Transport and Logistics sectors, their workforce planning and development needs and, in

particular, their projected reliance on the national training system in the next 12 months.

TLISC E-Scan 2013 Released ISC UPDATE

TLISC Industry Web Profile

Are you employed in Transport and Logistics? Do you love your job and want the world

to know about the great opportunities available in the industry?

TLISC is preparing to launch its Careers website which will include job profiles across

Road Transport, Logistics and Warehousing, Rail, Aviation, Maritime and Ports.

If you would like to be profiled, please contact Sally Wagnon by email or telephone 02

6163 7226, to arrange a time to talk about your job role and what it’s like to work in the

transport and logistics industry.

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ISC UPDATE

(cont)

Logistics Training Council

PO Box 7033

SHENTON PARK WA 6008

Phone No. 08 9388 8781

Fax No: 08 9388 8784

Email: logisticstc@logisticstc.asn.au

Website: www.logisticstc.asn.au

Workplace Information Briefings

TLISC are taking expressions of interest from organisations interested in trialing a WELL

resource for railway track workers, including gangers and new team leaders, who require

assistance with language, literacy and numeracy (LLN). The resource will help them to progress in their careers and to share information

through toolbox meetings, workshop information briefs and other forums. The trial will

be run via the following formats:

A TLISC facilitated training session

Delivery internally by training team/workplace mentors

RTO led trial

The end product will be a DVD, Facilitator Guide and Learner Workbook that can be

used to support the delivery and assessment of the unit TLIE2029A: Conduct workplace

information briefings.

To register your interest please e-mail Simone Reinertsen at TLISC

simone.reinertsen@tlisc.org.au or leave a message on (03) 9604 7214.

Service Skills Australia NWDF Update

Service Skills Australia is pleased to congratulate the following projects on having been

approved by the Minister under the National Workforce Development Fund. These Wholesale projects, along with other service industry projects, will support 698

candidates to attain qualifications ranging from Certificate II through to the Vocational

Graduate Certificate, and span small, medium and large enterprise needs. Projects are valued in excess of $4m including enterprise commitments of $2.55m and

Australian Government contribution of $1.69m.

FY 12/13 National Workforce Approved Projects in Wholesale

Horseland Dentsply

Beechworth Bakery Senor Tech

Rexel Electrical Supplies Tyres4U