The Value of Vocational Education and Training (VET) for todays workforce

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1 The Value of Vocational Education and Training (VET) for todays workforce Information Sessions Page 1

2 What is Vocational Education and Training (VET)? VET is commenced after compulsory primary and secondary education; VET provides skill sets and qualifications for all types of employment, from Fashion Design to Underground Metalliferous Mining; Participants can undertake individual units of competence to gain specific skills, or complete a full qualification; 2015 Information Sessions Page 2

3 VET offers a range of nationally recognised qualifications, from certificates that can be completed in a relatively short time through to advanced diplomas that can require a number of years to compete: VET aims to provide people with the skills and knowledge they require to: enter the workforce for the first time train or re-train for a new job upgrade their skills move into further study in VET or university 2015 Information Sessions Page 3

4 Who can undertake VET? Generally, anyone over 16 years of age can access VET; Around half of all school leavers undertake VET within a year or two after leaving school; Over half of all participants undertaking VET are over the age of 25 years and the vast majority of VET students study part-time; Many people with university qualifications also undertake VET to obtain work specific skills; Many people are required to undertake VET as part of their job, i.e. apprentices and trainees Information Sessions Page 4

5 Who funds VET? VET (full qualifications) is largely funded by the State and Federal government for apprentices and trainees Qualifications funded: RII20113 Cert II in Resource and Infrastructure Work Preparation RII30313 Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining RII30413 Certificate III in Resource Processing Employers can contribute by purchasing training for employees, i.e. commercial short courses such as Forklift and Working at Heights 2015 Information Sessions Page 5

6 How VET can advantage your business You choose what new skills your workforce gains, targeting skills to meet the needs of your operation for now and in the future; Higher productivity from a well-trained workforce; Saved costs from recruiting external skilled workers; Nationally recognised qualifications and competencies; 2015 Information Sessions Page 6

7 How VET can advantage your business Training and assessment can be completed in your workplace; Your supervisors can be part of the training and assessment process; The workplace procedures and daily job tasks can form part or all of the training and assessment; 2015 Information Sessions Page 7

8 How VET can advantage your business A range of financial incentives for eligible employers; You demonstrate to your workforce that you value them enough to invest in them, improving loyalty and staff retention; Improved safe work practices; 2015 Information Sessions Page 8

9 How VET advantage your employees They acquire new skills, increasing their contribution to the business and building their self-esteem The training they do can take them into other positions within the organisation They re up-skilled to do new and different tasks, which keeps them motivated and fresh Because they re being trained on your time, they see that you value them enough to invest in them 2015 Information Sessions Page 9

10 RII20113 Cert II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation This entry level qualification provides the employability skills for those wishing to create a career pathway into the Resources and Infrastructure or Civil Construction Industry Core Units RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control RIIENV201D Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 2015 Information Sessions Page 10

11 RII20113 Cert II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation Elective Units RIIRIS203D Use hand and power tools RIISAM202D Isolate and access plant TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a Forklift Truck HLTAID003 Provide First Aid RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type Elevating Work Platform 2015 Information Sessions Page 11

12 RII30313 Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an underground metalliferous mine Core Units RIIWHS201D Work safely & follow WHS policies and procedures RIIENV302D Apply environmentally sustainable work practices RIICOM302D Communicate workplace information RIIMEX302D Assess ground conditions RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes 2015 Information Sessions Page 12

13 RII30313 Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining Elective Units RIIBHD302D Conduct underground development drilling RIIBHD303D Conduct long hole drilling RIIBLA303D Conduct underground development shotfiring RIIBLA304D Conduct underground production shotfiring RIIMPO333D Conduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations 2015 Information Sessions Page 13

14 RII30313 Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining Elective Units cont. RIINHB312D Conduct raise boring RIIWHS301D Conduct safety and health investigation RIISAM202D Isolate and access plant RIIUMM303D Conduct hand held mining RIIUMM305D Install and remove a secondary fan RIIUMM306D Conduct mechanical scaling RIIUMM307D Maintain underground stockpiles RIIUND309D Conduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation 2015 Information Sessions Page 14

15 RII30413 Certificate III in Resource Processing This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in a metalliferous processing facility Core Units RIIENV302D Apply environmentally sustainable work practices RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 2015 Information Sessions Page 15

16 RII30413 Certificate III in Resource Processing Elective Units RIIMPO304D Conduct wheel loader operations RIIPBE303D Conduct filtering process RIIPBE303D Conduct leaching process RIIPBE308D Conduct thickening and clarifying process RIIPBE309D Conduct wet gravity separation RIIPBE310D Conduct flotation process RIIPGP201D Conduct pump operations RIIPGP202D Handle reagents RIIPHA301D Conduct milling/grinding 2015 Information Sessions Page 16

17 RII30413 Certificate III in Resource Processing Elective Units cont. RIIPRO301D Conduct crushing and screening plant operations RIIPRO302D Perform processing control room operations RIISRM301D Blend stockpile materials RIISRM302D Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations RIISRM304D Maintain stockpiles RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights RIISAM301D Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment 2015 Information Sessions Page 17

18 RII30613 Cert III in Small Mining Operations This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an underground or open cut soft rock small mine Core Units RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 2015 Information Sessions Page 18

19 RII30613 Cert III in Small Mining Elective Units Operations RIICAR302D Rehabilitate small mine site RIIMEX201D Supress dust in open-cut environment RIIMEX201D Assess ground conditions RIIMSM302D Plan small mine operations RIIMSM304D Inspect small mines operations RIISRM304D Maintain stockpiles AHCNAR201A Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 2015 Information Sessions Page 19

20 RII30613 Cert III in Small Mining Operations Elective Units cont. AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works RIIENV201D Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns RIIERR302D Respond to local emergencies and incidents RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes RIIBEF302D Monitor site production activities 2015 Information Sessions Page 20

21 TIMI TIMI is a flexible, low cost, online workplace safety induction program based on a generic core, with online assessments and learning resources; Participants will learn occupational health and safety practices/procedures applicable to all areas of work, including surface work, underground, production and processing areas Information Sessions Page 21

22 Short Courses High Risk Work Licences Dogging Rigging - basic Elevated Work Platform Forklift Scaffolding Bridge & Gantry Crane Vehicle Loading Crane Non-Slewing Crane Slewing Mobile Crane 2015 Information Sessions Page 22

23 General Short Courses cont. Integrated tool carrier/telehandler Working at Heights Manual Handling Confined Space Asbestos Removal Skid Steer Loader Front End Loader Excavator Haul Truck 2015 Information Sessions Page 23

24 TasTAFE TasTAFE is one of the 10 largest RTOs in Australia, and is a stable, state-owned asset TasTAFE has a specific role to: engage with individuals who require support to gain vocational ready skills; deliver vocational qualifications to individuals who wish to advance their career opportunities; assist employers to lift the productivity of their workforces through skill development. TasTAFE can partner with enterprises to provide VET to an entire workforce 2015 Information Sessions Page 24