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This looks like an interesting site, will let my counterparts from TAFE colleges all round Australia know about it and hopefully we could help with the direction of industry training.
Training Institutions have become reactive to industry requirements and I think they need
better consultation or participation on the Advisory Groups. Training and Assessment is the Key to Industry and Govt direction for Skill Shortages, etc. Lastly, changes to Insurance and repairs require a different approach to training requirements
Peter,
Thanks for your feedback. The Sector Advisory Committees are an industry led committee, who have a primary role in establishing the Continuous Improvement Plans for each industry sector.
Auto Skills Australia is currently investigating the option of establishing an Automotive RTO network for input into the qualification and competency development/review process. However, at present RTO’s can provide input into the process through a number of avenues for example; the have your say function of our website, providing feedback through your jurisdictions Industry Training Advisory Board (in those states/territories where one exists) and/or your State/Territory Training Authority, or participation on one of the Training Package Reference Groups.
With regards to the comment “insurance and repairs require a different approach to training requirements” please contact Peter Miller on 03 9863 7854, 0457 551 116 or pmiller@autoskillsaustralia.com.au
if you would like to provide more detail on this comment.
One thing that comes to mind in Panel Beating is the lack of Mentoring. As our senior tradespeople slow down most leave the trade unceremoniously. Could we develop a Mentoring programe for these people to help them stay employed and be Mentors for apprentices and younger tradespeople. I have thought about this a lot and if ever a governement incentive was applicable I am sure more than just a few businesses would take advantage.
There are 2 Units Of Competency that have incorrect information in the Range Statements. This could be a simple error in cutting & pasting during development of the UOCs – some years back. We’ve “lived with” the error until now, but it’s a simple (and obvious) fix.
The UOCs are: AURV326367A and AURV326366A.
On Page 8 of AURV326367A the Range Statement says that “Major Welded Panels include rails and skirts, boot floors, chassis rails, inner wheel arches, turrets, bulkheads, combination inner and outer sill/pillar panels”. These should not be here. It should be inserted in the Range Statement for AURV326366A.
As I can’t cut & paste here, I will forward a separate email with clearer detail.
Can somebody please look into Motor Trimmers
you dont even cover us on your web site
we are the forgotten trade
Garry,
ASA has had meetings with the RTO offering Motor Trimming training, teacher Eddie Fontana is going to provide ASA with a detailed contact list of all motor trimmers.
When ASA receives that listing, Vince Panozzo will contact the motor trimming organisations to arrange meetings, with a view of obtaining industry input of training requirements, which will be reflected in the reviewed qualification.
For additional information please contact Vince Panozzo on 03 8610 2510.
Vehicle Trimming indeed seems to be the forgotten Auto Body Trade,more so unknown than forgotten I feel, how many people ask what is a Motor Trimmer yet when you say Car Upholster they understand.We as Motor Trimmers need to promote our Trade,I think with a little co operation and determination we can turn this trend around and increse the awareness of the fine work Motor Trimmers do, this is what i will be working towards ,and indeed we should be added to the web site
Thanks Eddie, as you know we are currently reviewing the Motor Trimming Qualification, within this process is extensive involvement by industry, RTO’s and other organisation that have influence within our community and lift the motor trimming profile. Please call Vince Panozzo on 0417393158 to discuss further.
Just wondering if there has been any movement with Auto Glazing. I would like to see it made a trade. Is there any chance of that happening?
Hi Dean,
ASA have identified the need to develop a certificate III for auto glazing due to the amount a glass section in current and emerging auto designs. Therefore, it is recommended that it moves to a trade level, however, ASA is waiting for industry feedback.
Vince Panozzo
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) – the current training package AUR05 has only one or two units that relate to PDR. As a process/technology that is widely utilised in industry could this be looked at as part of the review process.
Could not agree more, PDR is a skill in itself, could even have its own Qualification.
Thank you for your comments re Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). We will ensure we have a look at this as we are reviewing the Vehicle Body qualifications. We will add this to the considerations for the Training Package Continuous Improvement Plan.