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New SkillsDMC Resources & Infrastructure ITAB (NSW)
SkillsDMC now has a three year contract to act as the Resources & Infrastructure Industry Training Advisory Body for DET NSW (R&IITAB) - the recognised Industry Training Advisory Body for the Mining, Drilling, Quarrying and Civil Construction sectors in NSW. This supersedes The Mining Industry Skills Associations (MISA) which previously carried out these arrangements. Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs) are autonomous, industry-based bodies that speak on behalf of their designated industry sectors on training and related matters at a state level.
Aims
The broad aim of the ITABs is to assist industry to achieve, and maintain, a workforce with the right levels and mix of skills to meet business goals. They provide the principal independent voice on skill needs, training and workforce development issues for their respective industries in NSW by:
- maintaining current and comprehensive industry knowledge
- providing advice to government on strategic policy, program development and research
- identifying industry demand for particular skills and qualifications and reviewing and refining the terms of apprenticeship and traineeship arrangements in NSW to ensure they reflect the needs of NSW industry
- working to maximise the benefits to industry from the vocational education and training (VET) system and promoting industry participation in structured training
- providing a range of strategic advice and consultancy services to RTOs with the aim of maximising the relevance and quality of skills outcomes in the workplace.
Focus Areas
As an ITAB, SkillsDMC is establishing consultation mechanisms to enable it to make industry informed decisions and provide current and relevant advice to NSW DET. We are forming advisory committees for each Sector and seeking membership. This opportunity would suit individuals who:
- have a direct relationship to operational training
- have an understanding of the regulatory framework governing site operations
- have a commitment to VET training within the industry sector have an understanding of the occupations and work roles within the industry sector at the operational level
- are willing to commit to attend quarterly meetings in Sydney.
Recently, we provided DET NSW with advice on the 2010 - 2011 PPP skill priorities as we see and submitted Vocational Training Order requests for all qualifications within the RII09 Training Package.
For further information contact the National Office on E: skillsdmc@skillsdmc.com.au or P: (02) 9299 3014