A critical role
Advising Government on training needs
To ensure there is strong industry leadership of the training system, the Victorian Government funds a network of industry bodies which are experts on the training needs and delivery in their particular industries.
The TFIA works in partnership with the TCFUA (Victorian Branch) to form the TCF&L Industry Advisory Body (IAB) which reports to Skills Victoria on issues relating to the vocational education and training needs of the Victorian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather sector.
The Skills Victoria Corporate website provides further details about the industry bodies network.
About Skills Reform in Victoria
The Victorian Government's $316 million funding program Securing Jobs for the Future - Skills for Victoria is the most fundamental reform of the training system in decades. It is designed to ensure that Victoria has the skilled workforce to meet the needs of our economy and secure our future prosperity.
Under this policy, all eligible Victorians are guaranteed a funded place for recognised training to lift their skill levels as part of the Victorian Training Guarantee. The training system is now more responsive to the needs of individuals and business. Industry has a central role in ensuring that training is undertaken in the right areas and at the right levels to meet the skill needs of business.
See the Skills Victoria website www.skills.vic.gov.au for further details.
TCF Careers and Qualifications
There are a broad range of career opportunities in the TCF&L sector from raw materials processing, synthetic fibre production and textile making, through to concept design, patternmaking, manufacturing and promotion. There are opportunities to start hands on at production level, as a trade apprentice or as a tertiary graduate.