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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: EMPLOYABLE SKILLS, *Manufacturing Skills Overview - There is a sobriety and seriousness about the work to be done to rebuild and re-grow industry capacity and confidence and repair vital links in supply chains as a result of the GFC. - A range of supports will be vital over 2010 to achieve this and also to capture and secure the many opportunities arising from new technologies, new markets and environmental sustainability drivers. Metal, Engineering & Boating Metal, Engineering & Boating Occupations by Skill Demand • fabrication trades and advanced trades • boilermakers • sheetmetal workers • welders • induction furnace operators • casting dressers • foundry tradespeople, including moulders and pattern makers • metallurgists at advanced trade and technician levels • mechanical trades and advanced trades: - maintenance fitters - mechanical fitters - advanced trades in hydraulics and pneumatics - plant and heavy transport mechanics - machinists - locksmiths - refrigeration and airconditioning - instrument technicians • electrical trades and advanced trades: - electricians including HV / DC motor control • operators, setters and programmers for advanced manufacturing systems • process control specialists • engineering designers, including 3D CAD • draftspeople • engineering technical officers • architectural hardware specifiers • engineering managers • tool makers Key growth areas: • advanced manufacturing • advanced fabrication techniques • welding • international technical standards and trading requirements • integrated systems • alternative energy • green products • nanotechnology • defence • online technology • project management • international benchmarking • equipment/technology • automatic machining • robot programming, Forest Works Overview There are five key characteristics that continue to shape the industry’s engagement and investment in skills development: • Training for the vast majority of learners occurs in the workplace across the seven industry sectors • High cost to deliver Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based training in the industry due to factors of regionality, low participant numbers and high equipment costs • Low volume of enrolled participants in Vocation Education Training (VET) by this industry in any particular skill area and industry engagement with training providers is still limited • If an employee is made redundant, the current Job Services Australia (JSA) model of services does not appear to sufficiently assist workers in making the transition to new employment • Skill delivery is at risk of market failure due to a low demand on RTOs leading to lack of investment by RTOs, leading to lack of delivery capacity and options and a lack of demand by industry Timber Manfactured Products *Timber Manufactured Products Occupations by skill demand • Estimators and detailers, truss designers • Truss technician • Saw operators • Press operators • Supervisory roles • Engineered timber products technicians • Frame and truss machinery operators • Logistics, transport and delivery operators Emerging SKills • Computer applications related to 3D estimation software • New and efficient timber processing technology knowledge • Chain of custody knowledge • IT skills in frame, truss and floor systems design • IT from design through to management of complex software, Goverment overview Consistent themes appear across the industry sectors which are as follows: • the flow-on effect of economic policy on training expenditure in response to the global financial crisis • green skills, sustainability issues and climate change as catalysts for change • imperatives for the sector to respond to legislative and regulatory changes, and their impact on the workforce, including training implications • challenges in training provision in thin markets, rural and remote areas, and areas with limited access to and use of public-funded training • achieving productivity improvement with current staffing levels and skills base • Australia’s ageing population and its effect on the workforce. Public Sector Public Sector Occupations in skill demand • Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council – healthcare workers – childcare workers – aged or disabled person carers • Innovation and Business Skills Australia: – librarians – ICT professionals – vocational education teachers Emerging skills (These occupations are representative of those covered by qualifications in PSP04 Public Sector Training Package) • policy development • procurement • financial management (accountants, auditors and analysts) • human resource management • project management • asset management • regulatory and compliance monitoring., Business and Innovation Overview - Each of the six industries has specific workforce development and skilling challenges but key themes are shared by all – sustainability, productivity, innovation and the effects of the digital economy are having impact on the workforce skilling arrangements - These shared drivers highlight the need for closer integration of ICT, business, creativity and design capabilities but also alert us that adaptability and skills in leadership, business planning and risk management are also critical to successful businesses of the future. - The skills needs of industry, and individuals, are transferred as responsibilities or outputs from the secondary schools, national VET and higher education systems Creative Indsutries Creative Industries occupations in skill demand - Artistic Director - Arts Administrator/Manager - Camera Operator (film, television or video) - Cinema Theatre/ Facilities Manager - Community Cultural Development Officer/ Exhibition Developer and Manager - Director (film, television, radio or stage) - Digital Photographic Printer - Editor – Newspaper or Periodical - Games Developer/ Animator/Special Effects - Graphic Designer - Illustrator - Knowledge Manager - Library Technician/Assistant - Lighting Technician - Multi/New/Interactive Media Designer - Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer - Museum Assistant - Museum Conservation and/or Curation – technical - Music Agent/Band Manager - Musician (Instrumental) - Performers – Dancers - Performers – Circus, Theatre - Performers – Singer, Musicians, - Post-production Media Technician - Private Teacher/Tutor (art, dance, drama, music) - Producer - Video - Stage Manager - Visual Artist – Fine Art - Visual Artist – Sculptor, Painter, Photographer, Printmaker - Web designer - Writers – Fiction and Non-fiction - Writers – Music, Film, TV Emerging Skill Shortage Areas • IP protection and copyright • Converging technologies • Internet and digital business skills • Carbon auditing and bookkeeping • Implementation and use of energy efficiency solutions • Waste management • Knowledge management • Communications and customer relations • Business planning • Building community partnerships • Business management, negotiation and collaboration • Licensing, marketing and commercialisation, Goverment overview Consistent themes appear across the industry sectors which are as follows: • the flow-on effect of economic policy on training expenditure in response to the global financial crisis • green skills, sustainability issues and climate change as catalysts for change • imperatives for the sector to respond to legislative and regulatory changes, and their impact on the workforce, including training implications • challenges in training provision in thin markets, rural and remote areas, and areas with limited access to and use of public-funded training • achieving productivity improvement with current staffing levels and skills base • Australia’s ageing population and its effect on the workforce. Sport & Recreation *Sport & Recreation occupations by skill demand Swimming coach / instructor Lifeguard Other sports coach or instructor Sport coach (skills acquisition and performance analysis) Fitness instructor Sports development officer sports administrator (program coordinator) Amusement, fitness and sports centre manager (facility manager) Sports umpire Receptionist (general) (customer service personnel) Emerging Skills -performance analysis -skill acquisition - Strategic leadership - Leadership skills, *Construction & Property Services Overview The major challenges facing the industry are: - Global recession & recovery - technology - globalisation - implementation of the training system - licensing and regulation - access & equity - sustainability Spatial Information Services & Surveying Spatial information Services and Surveying occupations by skill demand - Surveyor, Retail, wholesasale and personal services occupation by skill demand Pharmacy Sales Assistant Beautician Beauty therapist Nail Technician Hairdresser Retail manager Retail supervisor Front line manager Retail sales assistant Florist Funeral director (embalmer) Funeral director Emerging SKills hairdressing & beauty business planning marketing service packaging, merchandising and promotional strategies. human resource management finance IPL and laser massage, aromatherapy and reflexology Retail, Wholesale & Floristry Leadership and management skills Change Management, People Management Human resource management web-based customer service Business acumen Social Interaction Strategic Planning funeral services energy-efficient cremators Company website design tribute websites online condolence books online death registries ???? Funeral services, AgriFood Skill Overview Need to meet the current challenge in emerging technology, science, our current practices, how the industry works together, and most especially the emerging skills. Four key skills and workforce development challenges that need to be urgently addressed; issues that necessitate unprecedented collaboration between governments, AgriFood and a re-conceived training system: »» Attraction of workers »» Adoption of higher level skills across the workforce »» Adoption and diffusion of new research, practice and technology across the industry »» Workforce retention and effective skills utilisation Meat Meat industry occupations in skills demand »» Butcher »» Meat Inspector »» Meat Process Worker »» Product Quality Controller »» Slaughterer »» Boner »» Slicer Emerging skills »» Skills and knowledge to address national and international standards in meat safety, meat quality, animal welfare and specific customer requirements »» Processing and supply chain skills underpinned by new technologies and world class research and development, Business and Innovation Overview - Each of the six industries has specific workforce development and skilling challenges but key themes are shared by all – sustainability, productivity, innovation and the effects of the digital economy are having impact on the workforce skilling arrangements - These shared drivers highlight the need for closer integration of ICT, business, creativity and design capabilities but also alert us that adaptability and skills in leadership, business planning and risk management are also critical to successful businesses of the future. - The skills needs of industry, and individuals, are transferred as responsibilities or outputs from the secondary schools, national VET and higher education systems ICT Information & Communication Technologies Occupations by Skill Demand - Broadband Technician - Chief Information Officer - Computer Network Professionals - Database and Systems Administrator or ICT Security Specialist - Digital Communication Technician/Digital Reception Technician - ICT Business and Systems Analyst - ICT Helpdesk Officer - ICT Managers - ICT Professional - ICT Project Manager - ICT Support Technician - ICT Support and Test Engineers - Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer - Professional – Virtual Database Administrator - Software and Applications Programmer - Technical Writers - Telecommunications Cable Jointer/Lineworker/Cabler - Telecommunications Network Planner/Operations/Test Engineer/Designer/ Technical Specialist - Telecommunications Rigger Installer - Virtual Systems Administrator Emerging skill shortages • Knowledge and safety skills for fibre optic cables • User interface implementation and support, including customisation of off-the-shelf products to support ecommerce and transactional services • Small office and home office network support – with an emphasis on consumer education and awareness raising • Administration of cloud computing applications • Programming and systems design for wireless devices • Implementation and support of wireless technologies • Mobile applications and software development • Business continuity/security • Data farms/servers and data consolidation • Adaptability to diverse industries and contexts • ICT sustainability planning • Green auditing, monitoring and reporting • Energy efficiency planning, installation and management • E-waste management • Potential implications of a carbon pollution reduction scheme • Standards and targets that may be adopted for green technology, Business and Innovation Overview - Each of the six industries has specific workforce development and skilling challenges but key themes are shared by all – sustainability, productivity, innovation and the effects of the digital economy are having impact on the workforce skilling arrangements - These shared drivers highlight the need for closer integration of ICT, business, creativity and design capabilities but also alert us that adaptability and skills in leadership, business planning and risk management are also critical to successful businesses of the future. - The skills needs of industry, and individuals, are transferred as responsibilities or outputs from the secondary schools, national VET and higher education systems business Services Business Services Occupations in skill demand -Accountant -Account Manager -Bookkeeper -Accounts clerk -Business Policy and Planning Manager (including international) -Call or Contact Centre Operator -Call or Contact Centre Team Leader -Contract Program and Project Manager/Administrator -Corporate Services Manager -Corporate Social Responsibility Manager -Customer Contact Manager -Finance Manager -General Administrative Officer -General Manager -HR Clerk/HR Officer -Human Resource Administrator/Manager -Marketing Assistant -Market Research Analyst -Office and Practice Manager -OHS Manager -OH&S Officer/Advisor -Para-legal Professional -Payroll clerk -Personal Assistant and/or Secretary -Receptionist -Records and Information Coordinator -Sales and Marketing/Business Development Manager -Sales Representative -Supply and Distributions Manager -Telemarketer Emerging Skill Shrotage Areas • Carbon auditing and carbon bookkeeping • Energy efficiency planning and monitoring • e-waste management • Independence and selfmotivation • IT literacy, e-commerce, digital business skills • Creativity, design and innovation • Business planning • Communications and customer service • Literacy and numeracy • Basic business skills • Supervision and leadership • Marketing for small business • Workforce planning • In-house capacity for training and development, Forest Works Overview There are five key characteristics that continue to shape the industry’s engagement and investment in skills development: • Training for the vast majority of learners occurs in the workplace across the seven industry sectors • High cost to deliver Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based training in the industry due to factors of regionality, low participant numbers and high equipment costs • Low volume of enrolled participants in Vocation Education Training (VET) by this industry in any particular skill area and industry engagement with training providers is still limited • If an employee is made redundant, the current Job Services Australia (JSA) model of services does not appear to sufficiently assist workers in making the transition to new employment • Skill delivery is at risk of market failure due to a low demand on RTOs leading to lack of investment by RTOs, leading to lack of delivery capacity and options and a lack of demand by industry Forest Growing & Management *Forest Growing and Management Occupations by skill demand • Professional foresters • hydrologists, • entomologists • Front line and middle management, • supervisors • Production and operations project managers • Silvicultural and harvesting coordinators • cultivators • tree planters • nursery workers • plantation establishment managers • lecturers, trainers, researchers Emerging Skills • Strategic communication, particularly community engagement • Inventory activities Mapping and GPS • carbon trading • Indigenous forest management practices, Retail, wholesasale and personal services occupation by skill demand Pharmacy Sales Assistant Beautician Beauty therapist Nail Technician Hairdresser Retail manager Retail supervisor Front line manager Retail sales assistant Florist Funeral director (embalmer) Funeral director Emerging SKills hairdressing & beauty business planning marketing service packaging, merchandising and promotional strategies. human resource management finance IPL and laser massage, aromatherapy and reflexology Retail, Wholesale & Floristry Leadership and management skills Change Management, People Management Human resource management web-based customer service Business acumen Social Interaction Strategic Planning funeral services energy-efficient cremators Company website design tribute websites online condolence books online death registries ???? Hairdressing & Beauty, Electrotechnology, Communications, Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail Traction and Gas Supply Industries Overview The ISC's research has identified that the ‘Top 5’ influences shaping workforce development in no priority order, are: • Government policy around reducing Australia’s carbon footprint • Skills shortages and the aging workforce • New technologies • Harmonisation of energy technical and safety regulation • Economic climate and infrastructure development. Generator Electricity Supply Industry Generation Sector Occupations in Skill Demand Trade - Electrical Instrumentation & Control Technicians - Riggers & Scaffolders - Welders Technical Officers - Coal-fired Power Station System Operators (especially senior operators) - Gas-fired Power Station System Operations (especially Senior operators) - Commissioning & Protection Technicians - Electrical Technicians Engineering - Mechanical Engineers - Electrical Engineers - Information Technology Engineers Training - Industry specialist technical trainers & writers (off-job) Emerging Skill Shortage Areas • New systems/technologies associated with new and emerging technologies to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions., Employability skills Employability skills are non-technical or generic skills, such as communication, team work and problem solving, which contribute to your ability to be an effective and successful participant in the workplace. Unlike many technical skills, employability skills are transferable between jobs. There are eight identified employability skills and these are summarised below. While employers consider all eight to be important, particular jobs may require some more than others: Communication Includes effective listening and understanding, speaking clearly and directly, being assertive and persuasive, reading effectively, writing to the needs of the audience and being responsive in negotiations and requests. Team work Includes the capacity to work harmoniously with a wide range of people and understanding your role in the team as well as identifying the strengths of team members and using them to meet objectives. Problem solving The capacity to arrive at creative and practical solutions and applying a range of strategies to solve problems. Initiative and enterprise The ability to adapt to change, develop effective work practices, identify opportunities and translate ideas into action. Planning and organising Includes the capacity to manage priorities by setting timelines, coordinating tasks and working systematically. Self management Includes having a personal vision and clear goals, evaluating one’s own performance at work, seeking continuous self improvement to enhance performance, having clarity and confidence and taking responsibility. Learning Includes proactive involvement in training and learning opportunities while working in your current job. Technology Includes a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and Internet/email and an ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies in the workplace. Skills for sustainability Research indicates that the transition to a sustainable, low carbon economy will have an impact on Australian workplaces. We know that this transition will create new economic opportunities and promote the creation of new industries and new jobs. However, for many Australians, moving to a greener economy will mean learning new skills to do existing jobs in more sustainable ways. For example, trade apprentices will need new skills to deliver services like water-wise plumbing and irrigation systems, recycled grey water and solar installations. These new skills, which we refer to as skills for sustainability (also known as Green Skills) include the technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes in business, industry and the community. The training sector will play a key role in the provision of these skills to the workforce. FOREST WORKS Forest Works Overview There are five key characteristics that continue to shape the industry’s engagement and investment in skills development: • Training for the vast majority of learners occurs in the workplace across the seven industry sectors • High cost to deliver Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based training in the industry due to factors of regionality, low participant numbers and high equipment costs • Low volume of enrolled participants in Vocation Education Training (VET) by this industry in any particular skill area and industry engagement with training providers is still limited • If an employee is made redundant, the current Job Services Australia (JSA) model of services does not appear to sufficiently assist workers in making the transition to new employment • Skill delivery is at risk of market failure due to a low demand on RTOs leading to lack of investment by RTOs, leading to lack of delivery capacity and options and a lack of demand by industry, *Drilling, Mining, Quarrying, Civil Infastructure Overview Improving business conditions in 2010 mean the resources and infrastructure sectors will need to prepare for and address workforce needs. The possible skill shortages that come with new projects earmarked across Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Civil Civil Sector occupations by skill demand Infrastructure Engineers Plant Operators Pipe Layer Bridge Constructor Road Construction and Maintenance Supervisors / Team Leaders / Line Manager / Foreman Estimators, *Manufacturing Skills Overview - There is a sobriety and seriousness about the work to be done to rebuild and re-grow industry capacity and confidence and repair vital links in supply chains as a result of the GFC. - A range of supports will be vital over 2010 to achieve this and also to capture and secure the many opportunities arising from new technologies, new markets and environmental sustainability drivers. Process Manufacturing *Prcoess Manufacturing occupations by skill demand • production process engineers • engineers • cement specialists – production and operations managers • chemical processing – supervisors, technicians and operators • tradespeople • glass blowers – flexible/scientific • belt repairers • IT/engineering • engineering design and management, including 3D CAD • industrial electricians • metal trades, including specialist welders, fabricators and maintenance fitters • instrument technicians • chemists • chemical engineers • process operators • production managers Key growth areas: • 3D measurement • technical and operating system’s with IT skills • sustainability • plastics and fibre composites • carbon capture and sequestration, Community Services Occupations by skill demand - Welfare Worker - Community Development Officer - Welfare Centre Manager - Childcare Worker - Child Care Centre Manager - Youth Worker - Family Support Worker - Aged or Disabled Carer - Disabilities Services Officer - Drug and Alcohol Counsellor - Welfare Support Worker Emerging skill needs -problem solving -prevention and recovery care (PARC) -Client assessment -care planning -case management -education and training -specific dementia policy ???? Aged Care Services, *Construction & Property Services Overview The major challenges facing the industry are: - Global recession & recovery - technology - globalisation - implementation of the training system - licensing and regulation - access & equity - sustainability Waste Management Waste Management occupations by skill demand - Water and Waste Plant Operators - Materials Recycler, Electrotechnology, Communications, Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Rail Traction and Gas Supply Industries Overview The ISC's research has identified that the ‘Top 5’ influences shaping workforce development in no priority order, are: • Government policy around reducing Australia’s carbon footprint • Skills shortages and the aging workforce • New technologies • Harmonisation of energy technical and safety regulation • Economic climate and infrastructure development. Gas Gas Sector Occupations in Skill Demand Trade - Distribution trades - Transmission trades - Trades plus (Tradespeople with specialist/advanced technical skills and knowledge) - LPG technicians - Network maintenance workers - Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical and Security Trades - Data Communications - Crew Supervisors/Team Leaders Technical - Officers - System Operations - Pipeline Technicians – Mains, Leakage survey, CP & Pipeline patrol - Corrosion Mitigation - Meter Technicians (next 5 years as ‘SMART’ metering is introduced, with peak in next 2-3 years) - Network Controllers - Network Planners - Network Customer consultants - Regulatory specialists – knowledge of licenses and permits - Techs with renewable/sustainable energy knowledge/skills - Techs with SCADA knowledge & skills Engineers - Gas Engineers (civil & mechanical) - Instrumentation Engineers - Engineers with Gas industry experience Other Trainers - Regulators - Project Managers - Quality control officers - Manager Emerging Skill Shortage Areas – Gas Increasing severity of existing skill shortages due to increasing demand for infrastructure development and maintenance and labour force losses due to aged retirements, in addition to: • Installation of smart metering systems • Workforce development and training managers • Regulatory specialists – knowledge of licenses and permits • Technicians with renewable/sustainable energy knowledge/skills • Corrosion, Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineers, Business and Innovation Overview - Each of the six industries has specific workforce development and skilling challenges but key themes are shared by all – sustainability, productivity, innovation and the effects of the digital economy are having impact on the workforce skilling arrangements - These shared drivers highlight the need for closer integration of ICT, business, creativity and design capabilities but also alert us that adaptability and skills in leadership, business planning and risk management are also critical to successful businesses of the future. - The skills needs of industry, and individuals, are transferred as responsibilities or outputs from the secondary schools, national VET and higher education systems Education & Training Education & Training Occupations by skill demand - Education/Teachers' Aide - Career Counsellor/Adviser - Professional – Language Literacy and Numeracy - Professional – VET Curriculum Designer/Adviser - Professional – Training and Development (Non-school VET) - Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Teachers – Schools – ICT Learning - Teachers – Schools – VET - Teacher – VET (Nonschool) - Training and Development Professional - Training Centre Manager - Trade Trainer - Vocational Education Teacher -Workplace/VET Trainer/Assessor Emerging Skill Shortage Areas • Quality assessment practices and RPL • Business planning • Communications and customer relations • Creativity and design/innovation • Converging technologies – including combinations of business, IT and creative skills • Advanced computer and IT skills • Business continuity planning • Succession planning and knowledge management • Adaptability – including the ability to change approaches to training and assessment and stakeholder engagement in response to changing industry requirements • Supervision and leadership skills to help organisations through periods of change