❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice addresses skilled labour shortages in WA, particularly in trades, and outlines government strategies to meet apprenticeship needs and fill future shortages, focusing on resource-rich regions.
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I refer to the shortage of skilled labour in Western Australia. (1) Are there any shortages or potential shortages of skilled tradespeople in Western Australia and if so, what trades or in what regions do these shortages exist? (2) By what methods does the Government collect such information and will the minister table the most recent reports on this subject? (3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1) Are there any shortages or potential shortages of skilled tradespeople in Western Australia and if so, what trades or in what regions do these shortages exist? (2) By what methods does the Government collect such information and will the minister table the most recent reports on this subject? (3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(2) By what methods does the Government collect such information and will the minister table the most recent reports on this subject? (3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004.
(3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1) Are there any shortages or potential shortages of skilled tradespeople in Western Australia and if so, what trades or in what regions do these shortages exist? (2) By what methods does the Government collect such information and will the minister table the most recent reports on this subject? (3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(2) By what methods does the Government collect such information and will the minister table the most recent reports on this subject? (3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(3) What strategies is the Government using or planning to better meet the needs of those seeking apprenticeships and to help the Western Australian economy to make sure training places are available to fill future shortages? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1)-(3) The answer contains more than a page and a half of text. I seek leave to have the material incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The following material was incorporated - I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1) Metals/engineering, electrical, instrumentation and automotive, predominantly reported in the Pilbara and Northern Goldfields regions. (2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(2) - Obtaining advice from enterprises, industry associations and Western Australian Industry Training Advisory Bodies; - Commissioning research into the demand for skills associated with current/future Western Australian resource development and infrastructure projects; and - Reviewing other relevant sources including industry reports and national/state skill shortage lists. The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004. See attachment - Skill Shortage List tabled. (3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The December 2003 national/state skill shortage list for the trades list was compiled by the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The State Government, through the Department of Education and Training, has commissioned a study titled Western Australian Development Projects, Employment Demand and Predicted Skills Requirements. The findings from this study are expected to be released during March 2004.
(3) · The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The development of a State Training Profile that highlights priorities for the publicly funded training system over the next three years. The Profile is updated annually and is based on extensive industry, regional and community consultation and the analysis of a range of economic, labour market and demographic indicators. · An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· An additional 1,250 apprenticeship/traineeship places each year from 2001 to 2006. · The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Fast Track Apprentice Program aims to reduce the impacts of cyclical skill shortages in the metals/engineering and electrical/instrumentation trades. As at 26 February 2004, 29 apprentices had completed the program and 110 fast track apprentices were in training. · The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Burrup Skills Taskforce was established by the State Government in 2002. The Taskforce was comprised of Government, industry and union representatives and charged with the responsibility of developing an integrated strategy to address the skill requirements associated with major committed/planned projects on the Burrup Peninsula. The Taskforce submitted its report to the State Government in March 2003. · The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· The Department of Education and Training has implemented a range of initiatives to address the skill priorities identified by the Burrup Skills Taskforce. This includes an annual investment of more than $60 million in publicly funded training in skill areas relevant to the Burrup and the broader resources sector - representing approximately 30,000 training places. · In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· In 2003/04, the Department has allocated a further $1.5 million to expand the capacity of the training system to deliver rapid response training solutions for the Burrup and wider resources sector. · Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Through the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund , $8.7 million will be allocated to training support for enterprises during 2003/04. The training subsidy available to employers has been increased from 45 per cent to 80 per cent of training course costs. The range of apprenticeship programs eligible for BCITF funding support has been expanded to include: mechanical refrigeration fitting, first class welding fabrication, sheet metal fabrication and boilermaking metal construction. · Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Building Skills Policy aims to expand future skills development opportunities in Western Australia by using State Government building and construction contracts to increase apprenticeship numbers and improve current skill levels. As such, companies tendering for State Government construction contracts, valued at in excess of $2 million, are required to employ apprentices/trainees and provide for the up-skilling of existing workers. This policy requires the number of training hours spent on such projects to be equivalent to at least 10 per cent of the total labour hours. · Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
· Resources Industry Employment Survey was initiated by the State Government, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association in December 2003. The results of the survey will be used to identify recruitment and retention issues within the resources industry and examine relevant strategies to address these. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES (1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
(1)-(3) Not applicable to the Department of Education Services and the Curriculum Council. ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ATTACHMENT 1 Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Skill Shortage List - Trades December 2003 ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ASCO Occupation AUST NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ENGINEERING TRADES 4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
4112-11 Metal Fitter* N S* S S S S S 4112-13 Metal Machinist* N S* S S S S S 4113-11 Toolmaker* N S* S S S D 4122-11 Metal Fabricator* N S* S S S S S R 4122-15 Welder* N S* S S S S S R 4124-11 Sheetmetal Worker* N M* S S S S S S VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
VEHICLE TRADES 4211-11 Motor Mechanic* N S* S S S S S S 4212-11 Auto Electrician N S S S S S S S 4213-11 Panel Beater N S S S S S S S 4214-11 Vehicle Painter N S S S S S S S ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS 1 4311-11,13 Electrician* N S* R-D S* S S D 4312-11 Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic* N S* S S S S S 4313 Electrical Powerline Trades S 4314 Electronic Instrument Trades D 4315 Electronic Equipment Trades* S* D S* 4316 Communication Trades* S* CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
CONSTRUCTION TRADES 4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner* N M* R-D S S D 4412-11 Fibrous Plasterer* N S* S S 4413-11 Roof Slater and Tiler R-D 4414-11 Bricklayer N S R,M-D S S S S S 4415-11 Solid Plaster N S S D S 4431-11 Plumber* N S D* M,R-D S S S S FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
FOOD TRADES1 3322 Chef* N S* S R S* R-D S 4512-11 Baker S S 4513-11 Cook N S S R S 4512-13 Pastrycook* N S* S S S S PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
PRINTING TRADES 4911-11 Graphic Pre-press Trades S 4912 Printing Machinist R S D 4913-11 Binder and Finisher D S WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
WOOD TRADES 1 4921-11 Wood Machinist* N S* S 4922-11 Cabinetmaker N S S S S S D OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
OTHER TRADES 4931-11 Hairdresser N S S S S S S S 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer* N S* S S S S S 1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
1 = Not all occupations assessed in all States * = See comments on specialisations N = National shortage S = State-wide shortage M = Shortage in metropolitan areas R = Shortage in regional areas D = Recruitment difficulties R-D = Recruitment difficulties in regional areas M-D = Recruitment difficulties in metropolitan areas Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
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