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AE News Volume 12, Issue 5
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Friday, 22nd February 2019
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Upcoming Events
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4 Mar - Annual Apprenticeship Luncheon
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4 Mar - GTO Managers Meeting
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6 Mar - Goal Setting (PD Session)
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AEN Apprenticeship Luncheon - Registrations Extended
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This year’s theme is - Better engagement with industry to improve youth employment
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At this event, guests will hear from the Victorian Government on the Victorian VET system and industry leaders as they discuss their views on how Apprenticeships and Traineeships are being utilised globally as a solution to youth unemployment as well as meeting future employer workforce needs.
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- Showcasing the Victorian Apprenticeship system
- Highlighting how large employers can utilise the apprenticeship system for workforce planning and future needs
- Improving engagement with Industry and the wider community
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Event Details
27 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
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Program
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12.00pm Welcome & Registration
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12.40pm Government Address
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The Adecco Group & Nestle
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4th - GTO Forum 10am - 11.30am
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4th - Apprenticeship Luncheon 12pm - 2pm
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4th - GTO Managers Meeting 2pm - 4.30pm
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6th - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
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19th - Managing Difficult Conversations
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Tickets are selling fast.
Book now to secure your seat.
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New RSVP Process
All registrations/RSVP are now completed via the AEN website.
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If you do not have a login, you can register your account here using your organisation email address.
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GTO Forum – Monday 4 March (10.00am - 11.30am)
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The Victorian Government has committed to fund Group Training Organisations (GTOs) for a further three years. As part of this commitment the Department of Education and Training (DET) is undertaking a project to refine the strategic direction of group training in Victoria with the aim of alignment with government and industry objectives and to identify opportunities to strengthen the program to achieve better outcomes.
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ACIL Allen Consulting has been engaged to undertake this project which will be completed by March 2019.
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Consultation
Stakeholder feedback will be an essential source of information for this project. ACIL Allen will be consulting with stakeholders through interviews and forums regarding their experience of group training in Victoria. These consultations will take place during February 2019.
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The AEN and ACIL Allen will host this forum during the GTO Managers’ regular meeting and hope that this provides each GTO with the opportunity to discuss the role of GTOs, the type of work they do and to provide ideas about the strategic direction of group training in Victoria.
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This discussion guide provides an outline of the areas of interest for the forum.
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Group Training in Victoria
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- What do you believe are the strengths and weaknesses of the Victorian Group Training Program (VGTP) to group training?
- In particular what do you believe is working well and where would you like to see improvements or changes?
- What are the key areas in which VGTP funding is used by your organisation and what activities or functions would not occur if this funding was not available?
- Can you outline some of the outcomes and results that are directly attributable to VGTP funding or where it has made a substantial impact?
- With commencements largely driven by economic conditions, are the payments and policy settings under VGTP right to incentivise increasing commencements?
- Do you believe existing policy settings and payments are right in terms of incentivising and supporting completions?
- Are there alternative policy or funding levers that you believe would be effective in increasing completions?
- A high proportion of withdrawals from an apprenticeship occur within the first year of an apprenticeship – is enough being done to support students in that first year and is there anything more than could be done under the VGTP?
The Apprenticeship/Traineeship Experience
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- How critical is the funding under the VGTP to efforts to support Indigenous, special needs and other target groups identified in the funding agreement?
- What role do rotations play in providing a quality outcome for host employers and apprentices/trainees?
- Do you believe current funding and policy settings are right in terms of targeting priority training and employment areas?
- Is the current funding model under VGTP effective in allowing GTOs to respond to skill shortage areas?
- Could more be done under the VGTP or in other areas to incentivise and reward quality outcomes?
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Nominations Open For 65th Victorian Training Awards
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Apprentices, students, teachers, employers and training providers can now nominate for the 65th Victorian Training Awards.
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Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, Gayle Tierney, has opened nominations for the awards this week, which recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian TAFE and training sector.
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“The Victorian Training Awards don’t just celebrate success—they inspire it.”
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“This is your opportunity to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in the VET sector that deserves extra recognition.”
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There are 16 categories including six for individuals, four for employers, four for training organisations as well as an Industry Collaboration Award and the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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Winners will be announced at the Victorian Training Awards gala ceremony in Melbourne in September, with winners receiving $5000 in prize money.
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Some winners will also have the opportunity to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in Brisbane in November.
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Applications close at midnight on Friday 3 May.
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Local Jobs First – Guidance Materials
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The Local Jobs First policy must be applied by all Victorian government departments and agencies for any type of project with a value of:
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- $1 million or more in regional Victoria, or
- $3 million or more in metropolitan Melbourne or for state-wide activities.
Local Jobs First may also be voluntarily applied by government departments or agencies to projects below the $1 million or $3 million thresholds.
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Bendigo Kangan 2018 Apprentice Award
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On Monday evening this week Bendigo Kangan TAFE held their Annual Apprentice Awards in Bendigo.
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With over 60 awards presented on the night it was a great showcase of many young apprentices excelling in their chosen field.
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Congratulations!
2018 Apprentice of the Year
WINNER
Patrick Keating
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Apprentice of the Year - Category Winners
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Bricklaying/Blocklaying: Leroy Walsh
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Wall and Ceiling Lining: Haydn Fitzpatrick
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Painting and Decorating: Spiro Fililava
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Engineering (Light fab): Lewis Houlden
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Engineering (Heavy Fab): Brett Priestley
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Engineering (Mechanical): Brandon Dennis
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Electrical: Elliott Hawkins
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Refrigeration: Callum Zanker
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Machine Repair: Hamish Ryan
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Plumbing: Patrick Keating
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Parks and Gardens: Daniel Fortune
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Commercial Cookery: Molly Thompson
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Hairdressing: Paris Johnston
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Congratulations to all the apprentices and award winners.
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ASQA Update
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The first ASQA Update for 2019 has been released recently.
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There are a number of important announcements from the National VET Regulator to assist RTOs during 2019 including:
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Final Call: Up To $7,000 Available for Womens Leadership Development
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Women currently working in the training and development sector have a final opportunity to register their interest in a scholarship worth up to $7,000 to support participation in a leadership development program.
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Funding must be apportioned by the end of March and it is unsure when these grants will be available again.
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Find out more and register your interest by completing the Expression of Interest form here prior to the extended deadline of 22 March.
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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