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.
The Victorian Training Guarantee
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.
The Victorian Training Guarantee in action - Clever Stitch case study
The Victorian Training Guarantee provides an opportunity for businesses to share the cost of training with Government for training for the skills they need to raise productivity and innovation, and to boost the skills and capabilities of their workforce.
Read about how the Victorian Training Guarantee was put into action at Clever Stitch.
Economic Outlook for the Victorian TCF&L industry
Skills Victoria commissioned Access Economics to provide an outlook for the Victorian labour market in 2010, and to incorporate into this report information gathered during consultations from the 16 industry training advisory bodies conducted in December 2009.
The TCF&L industry report is available here.
Jobs for the Future Economy (Victoria's Action Plan for Green Jobs)
The Victorian Government's $175 million action plan to create, support and sustain thousands of jobs now and into the future through new investment, new projects, new skills and new industries. The plan lists 18 priority actions through five key themes including developing green skills for trades and industry.
Skills and Job Outlook
As the economy changes, work opportunities change with it. In Victoria, industries are developing, the skills required for occupations are changing and new skills are emerging.
A good understanding of the world of work and what skills will be in demand in the future will help you with your decisions about your career and training.
TCF Careers and Qualifications
There is a wide 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.