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Industry advisory groups

Would you like to contribute to the development and delivery of quality training?

SkillsTech Australia actively seeks the involvement of local employers and industry groups to join one of our 15 industry advisory groups.

Further information about the industry advisory groups inludes:

List of industry advisory groups

Industry advisory group	Trade areas	Meeting frequency
Autobody	Panel beating Spray painting Motor body building Motor trimming/upholstery Bicycles	Quarterly
Automotive heavy	Heavy commercial vehicles Hydraulics Fitter diesel	Quarterly
Automotive mechanical	Automotive light Automotive electrical Engine reconditioning Marine Outdoor power	Bi-annual
Boat building	Boat building	Quarterly
Building	Carpentry Advanced building	Quarterly
Electrical	Electrical Telecommunications Process instrumentation	Quarterly
Electronics and renewable energy	Electronics engineering Electronic technologies Renewable energy Water	Twice yearly
Engineering	Fitting and machining Sheet metal Metal fabrication Lean manufacturing Engineering Locksmithing	Quarterly
Furnishing	Furnishing Off site construction Floor covering	Bi-annual
Foundry	Moulding Pattern making Metallurgy	Quarterly
Glass and glazing	Glass and glazing	Annual
Paint and decorating	Paint and decorating French polishing	Annual
Plumbing	Plumbing Hydraulics	Quarterly
Refrigeration	Refrigeration	Quarterly
Wet trades	Bricklaying Plastering Stonemasonry Tiling	Annual

The industry advisory groups aim to:

enable SkillsTech Australia to consult directly with industry on the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of its training operations and services
enable greater communication and understanding between industry and Skills Tech Australia
provide an avenue for independent advice to the Institute Council
provide an opportunity to investigate and generate new ideas and innovations in VET
directly support SkillsTech Australia in gaining industry sponsorship and donations that directly support SkillsTech Australia's state-wide training efforts
advocate on behalf of SkillsTech Australia in seeking to influence federal and state VET agendas
link with the Department of Education and Training, and Centres of Excellence, on issues pertaining to specific VET agendas within SkillsTech Australia and industry areas
overview industry surveys as required
support SkillsTech Australia in its lead centre obligations
provide advice on the setup and design of training facilities including basic equipment levels required
develop potential skills-based training courses
develop teaching/learning resources
assist/advise in establishing required partnerships for capability enhancement
provide industry market research including labour market information
develop training in emerging technologies and techniques
develop skills pathways
review and audit delivery program effectiveness
advise on the development of task-based training plans and assessment strategies.

SkillsTech Australia invites industry and non industry representatives from the following groups to apply for membership:

lead vocational teachers or appointed teachers (at least one from each delivery campus/training centre)
curriculum development and resource development experts
tradespersons/workshop forepersons
business owners or CEOs
industry association representatives
union representatives
SkillsTech Australia business managers and senior staff members.

For further information contact:

Kylie Park
Executive Support Officer
SkillsTech Australia
Ph: (07) 3633 5048
Email: kylie.park@deta.qld.gov.au

This page was last updated at 30-September-2009