ASU Members whose skills and training relate to the use Vocational Education & Training (VET) resources , may not know but most of the work around their training resouces, industry (employer and employee) needs , a range of industry workforce projected requirments, and career path tools, that include national recognition and portability from employer to employer across their current and other industries. Are developoed by industry skills councils, which include in their structures equal union and employer represetation - thus the ASU has a say and speaks up for around 100,000 of our members needs across the many industry skills councils. With out this Union voice (for employees) only the employers would be heard and ASU members would miss out on the national training and skills agenda as well as the career paths and additional job security that 'skills, training, recognition and portability ' all bring .
One of these Industry Skills Councils the ASU works with is Government Skills Australia (GSA) .
The below advice has been prepared by GSA and gives an update on its work for ASU members and employees in the Local Government across all of Australia. Futher advice on the training packages and the work of GSA can be found at the GSA web site.
ASU Local Government Branches are entitled to be recognised at a State level, at the GSA LG Advisory Committee which meets 3 times per year. If you need more information on your State ASU GSA LG Advisory Committee Representative, contact your ASU Local Government State Branch www.asu.asn.au
Government Skills Australia (GSA) is a national Industry Skills Council (ISC) for the government and community safety sectors representing the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and workforce interests of Correctional Services, Local Government, Public Safety, Public Sector and Water.
GSA provides industry intelligence on skill needs and training solutions to the Australian Government to develop a skilled workforce. GSA services industry through the provision of quality training products and qualifications, workforce development and career advice.
Coverage
• Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments
• Local Government
• Defence, Fire, Police, emergency services and management and marine rescue
• Correctional services - custodial, community and rehabilitation services
• Water - catchment, distribution and treatment
Structure
Government Skills Australia is one of eleven ISCs contracted by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). GSA determines its services and priorities from the direction of advisory committees for each of its sectors. The Local Government Industry Advisory Committee consists of nominees from the principal national peak bodies for Local Government and the Australian Services Union.
Industry engagement
GSA works closely with registered training organisations, state industry training advisory bodies, industry associations, enterprises, unions and others to create more flexible pathways within and between industries. This helps meet the needs of employers, employees and other stakeholders by delivering a range of innovative responses to emerging skill needs.
Leadership
GSA provides industry leadership and influence, develops and disseminates training products, partners with industry and training providers to provide training solutions, and engages with clients and stakeholders to advance the training agenda for government and community safety. GSA is one of the official voices on skills development for its industries.Local Government Survey
Currently GSA is conducting a survey of the Local Government Training Package users. The information will assist in determining project priorities together with the identification of key areas for resource development.
In addition to LGA04 being the Local Government Training Package a number of other training packages are drawn on for qualifications due to the range of work undertaken in local government. Key training packages relevant to the sector include:
• AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation
• CHC08 Community Services
• HLT07 Health
• CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services
• PRM04 Asset Maintenance
• PSP04 Public Sector
• PUA00 Public Safety
• BSB07 Business Services
• CUL04 Museum and Library / Information Services
• SIS09 Sport and Recreation
• SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events.
www.governmentskills.com.au
