Industry
Training Packages
There are currently three current training packages under the VFITB portfolio.
*This training package is currently under review. Click here for more information on the Agri-Food Skills Australia website.
How the VFITB works with the National Industry Skills Council, AgriFood Skills Australia
AgriFood Skills Australia is responsible for the development of the above training packages. If you have any feedback on any training package under their coverage please visit the AgriFood Skills Australia.
The state ITBs have long working relationships with the national Industry Skills Councils, and prior to their formation, with National Industry Training Boards and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). The current activities conducted between the VFITB and AgriFood Skills Australia can be summarised as per below:
- Assistance in industry liaison to consider training package reviews, distribution of draft units, reminders of timeframes to respond, assistance with Training Package consultants to link to Victorian companies, and assist with the coordination of relevant meetings to bring industry and TP consultants together.
- Assistance to AFA when running conferences and seminars in Victoria. Assistance with publicity, with introductions to relevant companies to be involved, ideas for venues, timing, content, etc.
- Liaison with the DEEWR WELL consultant based at AFA, to provide them with opportunities to present program material to industry representatives, assist in setting up meetings between WELL staff and industry representatives, and related reinforcement of messages and materials.
- Assistance with the AFA annual Environmental Scans, by providing the annual state Skill Needs Report and other relevant material. Promotion of the availability of the ES each year.
- General publicity of all relevant AFA activities, publications, events, project highlights, to the Victorian food processing industry.
- Networking where relevant, key VFITB committee and executive links, and support for the work and goals of AgriFood Skills Australia.
Questions about implementation of the above training packages in Victoria can come through the VFITB.
Click here to view the National Training Information Service website.
Other Training Resources
AI Group has produced a document assisting Employers to manage their apprentices called Guide to managing your apprentice - Metal and Engineering Apprentices whilst the document is predominately aimed at Metal and Engineering Apprentices the resource contains a lot of information for managing apprentices throughout all industries.
The National Quality Council has approved a range of measures that will allow more choice and greater flexibility within Training Packages.
Click here for more information. [PDF: 3.6MB]