Transport & Logistics eNewsletter 2009

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		IN THIS ISSUE: MESSAGE FROM THE CEO TRAINING PACKAGE UPDATESRESEARCH IN T&L WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OTHER PROJECTS NEWS AND EVENTS ENGAGE WITH THE SKILLS COUNCIL Get engaged and make a point In late 2008 a consultation process was started to identify and discuss a range of key issues seen as fundamental for the development a Training Packages and other VET products for the 21st Century. This project, initiated via a joint National Quality Council (NQC) and Council of Australian Governments (COAG) committee, represents a convergence of the COAG workforce participation and productivity agenda and NQC work to identify improvements to Training Packages and nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications. Click here for more information...
		Transport & Logistics: Road / Warehousing There are updates on Dangerous Goods Licence Alignment, Tunnel Operator Qualification, National Taxi Qualification and Transport Package rules review. Click here to view these updates. If anyone wishes to contribute or to be part of the steering committee for this review please contact John@tlisc.com.au. Any other enquiries please feel free to contact John Gilbert on 03 9320 424. Transport & Logistics: Rail Infrastructure Units As part of the continuous improvement process for the TLI07 Training Package, the Skills Council review of units of competence for rail infrastructure is continuing. The review, which began in December 2008, will determine if the units are still current, relevant and ‘fit for purpose’. It also provides an opportunity to identify units that are no longer required or any that need to be developed. Click here for more information... Transport & Logistics: Stevedoring /Logistics Logistics Qualifications Workshops are being planned to overview the Materiel Logistics qualifications, validate Materiel Logistics qualifications, and discuss further logistics activities. These are anticipated to occur in March, and details will be posted on the Skills Council website later in February. If you would like to express interest in the workshops, please forward an email by 21 February to Emma at reception@tlisc.com.au. Click here for more information... Stevedoring Qualifications The new unit ‘work at height in the stevedoring industry’ has been developed and will become available when the TLI07 Transport & Logistics Training Package version 2 is published. Click here for more information... << back to top New skill sets and units of competency As part of the continuous improvement process the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council has developed 11 new skill sets and 22 new competencies for inclusion in the AVI08 Aviation Training Package. Additionally there have been some changes made to existing qualifications and skills sets. To access the amendments to existing qualifications and skill sets please click here. Additionally a qualification for Flying Instructors is currently under development as part of the continuous improvement process. Please contact Peter Miller the Aviation Training Package Specialist on 03 9320 4242 or by emailing peter@tlisc.com.au If you wish to contribute to the Flying Instructor project or have any questions/comments on the skill sets or competencies contained in the aforementioned link. Maritime Training Package The Maritime Training Package is currently under review, click here to view more information. The Maritime Training Package is available from TVET Australia. Please click here to purchase your copy today or click here to download it from the NTIS website. << back to top
		Research in T&L update The 2009 T&L Environmental Scan will be available in the first week of March. Watch the website for information about how to obtain your copy. Thanks again to all of those who have contributed to this year’s eScan. Progress on the VET in schools project is well underway. We have finished contacting stakeholders in most states and the database of known school projects is nearing completion. Further consultation with schools will be carried out by phone in the coming weeks. Work continues on our Flexible Delivery in T&L project. The review of relevant reports and other literature is progressing. A number of programs that have been developed by both public and private RTOs in all states have been identified for further investigation. Our aim is to analyse the characteristics of successful programs and modes of delivery and assessment. For further information about any of these projects please contact Amanda Thomas on 02 6163 7227 or by email amanda@tlisc.com.au. << back to top
		Workforce development & PPP update Workforce Planning activity Part of the role of our Skills Council is to actively engage with industry to support, advise and help in the development of their workforce development activities. If you require help in this area, please contact me to discuss the free services available. TLISC is in the final stages of trialing our diagnostic tool which will allow an enterprise to conduct a self analysis of their business. Information captured through the tool will be used for a detailed discussion on training activities with the aim of improving productivity through your workforce. Visit www.skillgap.com.au or www.tlisc.com.au to register your interest in completing a customised survey. Productivity Places Program update The States and Territories are still engaged in negotiations with the Commonwealth Government around the next phase of PPP. Two states have finalised negotiations and I have attached links into the publicly released information below. Queensland will manage both Job Seekers and Existing Workers and Victoria will incorporate any PPP activities into the Securing Jobs for Your Future reform. For a link into each of the states PPP details please click here. As negotiations with other states are completed, I will include details in coming eNewsletters. Please contact Eddy Suidgeest on 03 9320 4242 or by email eddy@tlisc.com.au if you require more information. << back to top
		Current Transport & Logistics projects Vet in Schools Resource Kit The Skills Council has identified that there is a lower than average level of students engaging in T&L Vet in Schools programs, comparative to other industry sectors. This initiative is part of the Skills Council's strategy to increase the awareness of opportunities for new entrants to the Transport and Logistics sector. Click here for more information... Competency Skills Builder The Competency Skills Builder will provide access, via our website, to anyone wanting to easily locate units of competency for the Road Transport, Warehousing and Storage and Logistics Operations qualifications. Click here for more information... Maritime Training Resources This project, funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) focuses on the training provided for ocean-going seafarers, which addresses Australian maritime regulations regarding training and certification requirements. The regulatory body the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) recognises that the Maritime Training Package has been developed to fully reflect these requirements as expressed in Australian Marine Orders. Click here for more information... << back to top
		News & Events 2009 e-learning funding opportunities for transport and logistics sectors Road transport, rail, warehouse and storage, and maritime and aviation are just some of the industry sectors eligible for a share of $375,000, to help embed e-learning into long-term workforce development. Click here for more information... ALC calling for nominations to participate in the Women Moving Forward Mentoring Program Women Moving Forward (WMF) is a national mentoring program, offered to all women in Australia in Transport & Logistics (T&L). WMF focuses on the professional and personal development of women, enabling women to connect with other women around Australia within the T&L industry. Click here for more information... New control traffic unit available for delivery to the pilot vehicle operator industry information Traffic control is a key component of the skills required by the majority of jurisdictions in the piloting of oversize vehicles. This traffic control unit of competency (UoC) is the only one that will be accepted by VicRoads as a prerequisite to qualify as a Certified Plot Vehicle Driver in Victoria. Click here for more information... New Transport & Logistics Training Package Support Guides The Transport & Logistics Industry Skills Council has developed support guides for employers and RTOs to assist in the implementation of national vocational qualifications in the workplace. These guides can also be used to gain additional information about the national training system and as a resource to support the use of Training Packages in the workplace and for pre employment training. Click here for more information... << back to top