TAFE at VU is characterised by a focus on relevant, work-based learning initiatives and a strong connection with business and industry.

iCONNECT

iCONNECT develops training partnerships with industry to address workforce development needs. Training programs are implemented to enhance leadership and management capabilities of staff.

We offer a wide range of courses including Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Graduate Certificate in Management, Community Services courses, Nursing qualifications, and more. Our client base mainly consists of adult learners, who are existing workers and wish to further develop their skills by undertaking qualifications higher than those they currently hold.

A flexible and customised Navigator is available for online skills assessment. It has a broad range of functions to enhance the applicants’ access to the job market and knowledge with the use of Pathways.

iCONNECT has been a success due to its effective up-skilling options and recognition of current skills by employers. iCONNECT’s services have been proven valuable to its target group, evidenced by a significant level of participation by industry workers. 497 existing workers used iCONNECT’s services in 2011.

Take advantage of the new skills system and the Government support available to upskill employees. Commonwealth funding is also available for eligible qualifications.

iCONNECT
Phone: 1300 iCONNECT
Email: iconnect@vu.edu.au

Skills Recognition

Skills Recognition is the process by which your employees can have their skills and knowledge assessed against a range of Nationally recognised qualifications.

Skills Recognition is a great opportunity for you to retain skilled staff and to lay the foundation for future business growth.

By having your employees skills and knowledge formally recognised, your business has the opportunity to:

• Build your organisations capacity and capability. This includes strategic opportunities for integration of Skills Recognition processes into your business planning and workforce planning and development.
• Improve confidence, morale and business results by increasing your ability to develop and maintain best practice with a skilled workforce. Skills Recognition is about identifying current skill levels and skill gaps so that investment in training can be better targeted to ensure a skilled workforce.

Skills Recognition should be a user-friendly, supportive process which minimises paperwork and is time efficient. Here is a perfect opportunity for using existing organisational documents and systems to provide employees’ evidence of their skills and knowledge. Some types of evidence could include (but not limited to):

• workplace observations
• questioning
• resumes
• job descriptions
• supervisor reports
• work samples
• photos of work carried out, e-portfolios, videos or DVD’s.

Get your employees started with Skills Recognition Online, the easiest and most convenient way to recognise your employees skills with a National Recognised qualification!

Learn more about Skills Recognition.

Skills Recognition
Phone: +61 3 9919 8921
Email: recognition@vu.edu.au

NEIS - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is an Australian Government initiative that helps eligible unemployed people establish their own new viable business.

During training successful applicants will gain valuable skills and knowledge in market research, and business and financial planning. Upon completion of training and approval of a business plan participants could be eligible for NEIS assistance which may include:

• Business advice and mentoring support during the first year of your business operation
• NEIS Allowance for up to 52 weeks
• NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible)
• Make Your Business Dream a Reality

Marie Hynes
NEIS Coordinator
Phone: +61 3 9919 6210
Email: marie.hynes@vu.edu.au

Skilling Business

Skilling Business provides a free service for small-medium enterprises under the Victorian Government’s Skills for Growth Program. Aimed at growing businesses and improving staff qualifications, Skilling Business reviews business objectives and makes skills assessments and training recommendations.

What we provide

A team of independent specialists will:

• Work with you free of charge to identify strategic business aims and objectives
• Assess the workforce skill and training needs of your staff
• Consult with you to devise tailored training plans
• Identify strategic priorities for your business
• Facilitate the placement of your staff into accredited vocational education and training

Benefits

The benefits for businesses and staff include:

• Increased productivity and efficiency via improved skills
• Improved workplace practises and procedures
• Skills-based training programs that meet business needs

Skilling Business is a consortium between Victoria University and Australian Industry Group.
For an indepth guide and example please view our Uniform Superstore case study.

Skilling Business
Phone: +61 3 9919 7886
Email: skillingbusiness@vu.edu.au