❓ Hon Diane Evers questions the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) regarding the allocation and access to training funds for staff and volunteers, following up on a previous question. The response clarifies the training model and funding process.
AnsweredQoN 3301Legislative Council
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Further to question without notice 1013 on 23 September 2020, I note that $30 million was funded for Emergency Services Training through the Emergency Services Levy in 2019-20, as per the annual report, and I ask: (a) is there a set amount available per staff member or volunteer each year for training and professional development; (b) if yes to (a), what is that amount; and (c) is there a policy on accessing funds for training and development and, if not, what is the process?
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Answered
5 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
9 days
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The DFES Training Model provides three levels of training to maintain a safe and skilled workforce. Standards are set to provide a consistent approach to the management of training and assessment to ensure that all personnel have the skills to perform their roles safely and effectively.
Training budgets are managed within the relevant department area. DFES staff and volunteers apply for courses on their pathway through the eAcademy (DFES’ current Learning Management System) or via chain of command depending on the type and delivery method of the course.
A similar model is in place for Bush Fire Brigade volunteers. The funding for Bush Fire Brigade training is available through the Emergency Services Levy funded operating grant., which DFES provides to each Local Government.
Supervisors and Managers approve personnel and staff training to meet area needs, ensure training competencies and encourage professional development.
DFES conducts an annual training needs analysis in each DFES region to ensure that brigades, groups and units have the required training and competencies to meet operational requirements.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The DFES Training Model provides three levels of training to maintain a safe and skilled workforce. Standards are set to provide a consistent approach to the management of training and assessment to ensure that all personnel have the skills to perform their roles safely and effectively.
Training budgets are managed within the relevant department area. DFES staff and volunteers apply for courses on their pathway through the eAcademy (DFES’ current Learning Management System) or via chain of command depending on the type and delivery method of the course.
A similar model is in place for Bush Fire Brigade volunteers. The funding for Bush Fire Brigade training is available through the Emergency Services Levy funded operating grant., which DFES provides to each Local Government.
Supervisors and Managers approve personnel and staff training to meet area needs, ensure training competencies and encourage professional development.
DFES conducts an annual training needs analysis in each DFES region to ensure that brigades, groups and units have the required training and competencies to meet operational requirements.
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