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The Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) has determined new competency requirements for Class 2A (Security Consultant) licences for NSW.

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This requirement will come into effect on 20 April 2020. SLED will still accept the current qualification CPP40707  Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management and SoA for CPPSEC5004A Prepare security risk management plan and CPPSEC5005A Implement security risk management plan until 28 September 2021 – this will allow 6 months transition from the teach-out date (noting ASQA has extended this due to the COVID19 situation).

Follow this link for further details.

Surveying & Spatial Information Services: Have your say

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A national project is underway to review the vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and associated units of competency in Surveying and Spatial Information Services.

We are requesting input from industry stakeholders and welcome your feedback on the qualifications and units of competency - do they meet industry requirements and accurately reflect job functions and work activities? Are there any gaps?

Complete our Surveying and Spatial Information Services Questionnaire to let us know your thoughts.

Visit the Surveying and Spatial Information Services Project Page for current information on the progress of the project.

Qualifications to be implemented together

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The AISC communique for its February 25 meeting has been released. One Property IRC project (Building Design) and eight Construction IRC projects were reviewed.

We are pleased to announce that a large number of projects have been approved—albeit with conditions for some qualifications.

These projects involved consultation with a range of stakeholders–including employers, industry associations, workers, contractors, unions, training organisations, regulators, and more.

The IRCs would like to thank everyone who has participated. In particular, they’d like to express their appreciation to members of the technical advisory groups, who have given great amounts of time and energy to reviewing  and improving training package components.

In the next few days  Artibus will be providing advice on our strategies and time frames for addressing any further work required to finalise approvals.

Project Outcomes

In addition to any other conditions listed, the AISC has ruled that CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is to be removed as a core unit from all construction qualifications before they are endorsed.

Building Design

Submission:

Updated Graduate Diploma in Building Design.

New qualification: Advanced Diploma in Building Design.

Deletion of Graduate Certificate in Building Design.

Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting updated and renamed to Certificate IV in Residential Drafting.

AISC decision:

Approved

Submission:

Updated Diploma of Building Design

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved pending approval of one unit, CPCCBC4015 Prepare specifications for all construction works.

Bricklaying, Block Laying and Stonemasonry

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Bricklaying and Block Laying

Updated Certificate III in Stonemasonry

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Also, safety requirements including wall size dimensions are to be changed in three core units.

Building and Construction

Approval of all qualifications in the building and construction project is conditional on changes to the unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects (removal of the requirement for onsite assessment).

Submission:

New Certificate IV in Building Project Support and Certificate IV in Building and Construction to replace the existing four building and construction Certificate IVs.

AISC decision:

Certicate IV in Building Project Support conditionally approved (pending changes to CPCCBC4008). Certificate IV in Building and Construction requires further work to support the two specialisations of builder and site manager.

Submission:

Updated Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Updated Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Updated Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (pending changes to CPCCBC4008).

Building Completions:

Five qualifications approved.

Carpentry and Joinery

Further work is required on the two proposed qualifications.

Construction Pathways

Three qualifications approved.

Demolition

Two qualifications approved.

High risk work

Four qualifications approved (with some conditions on the Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations). Deletion of two qualifications approved.

Painting and Decorating

One qualification approved.

Conditions of approval for the following qualifications

Approval of all the following qualifications (High Risk, Building Completions, Construction Pathways, Brick/Block/Stonemasonry, Carpentry and Joinery, Demolition, and Painting and Decorating) is conditional on:

  • removal of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry as a core unit
  • any core units updated in other qualifications being approved.

AISC directed that CPCCWHS1001 be noted in the qualification description as a requirement for general induction training in the construction industry.

High Risk Work

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

Updated Certificate III in Rigging,

Updated Certificate III in Steelfixing

Updated Certificate III in Scaffolding

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Also, any content removed from the units Licence to operate a tower crane and Licence to operate a self-erecting tower crane should be reinstated, and these two units should be reviewed by Safe Work Australia.

Submission:

Deletion of Certificate III in Post Tensioning

Deletion of Certificate III in Dogging

AISC decision:

Approved.

Building Completions

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Roof Tiling

Updated Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Updated Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Updated Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Updated Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Demolition

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Demolition

Updated Certificate IV in Demolition

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Painting and Decorating

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Construction Pathways

Submission:

Updated Certificate I in Construction

Updated Certificate II in Construction

Updated Certificate II in Construction Pathways

AISC decision:

Conditionally approved (see conditions of approval above).

Carpentry and Joinery

Submission:

Updated Certificate III in Carpentry (replacing current Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery and Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework)

Updated Certificate III in Joinery (replacing current Certificate III in Joinery and Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs))

AISC decision:

Neither qualification was approved.

Further consultation is required on the packaging rules of the Certificate II in Carpentry to ensure it meets employer needs and supports the viability of apprenticeships.

Built Environment Auditor

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There are a raft of regulations requiring the inspection and assessment of the built environment during and after construction, covering areas such as the National Construction Code, energy efficiency, disability access, and public safety. The Property Services IRC has proposed a new Certificate IV qualification be developed to house the skills and knowledge required for these auditing and reporting functions.  The initial focus proposed by the IRC is to transition the Access Consulting units of competency into this qualification. A project page with more details will be added to the website in the near future.

Plumbing and Fire Services

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The plumbing and fire services project has completed its quality assurance phase. The final version is now undergoing a review by state and territory training authorities before submission to the AISC meeting in June.

The project has been a complex one, involving more than a dozen qualifications (now streamlined to eight) with different regulatory requirements in each state and territory. The IRC would like to thank the members of the technical advisory group and all the industry stakeholders that have participated in the project for providing their time, feedback and expertise over the last two years.

To keep up to date, please visit the project page.

Surveying and Spatial Information Services

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The technical advisory group reviewing and updating surveying and spatial information qualifications has recommended some changes to the range of units and qualifications on offer and would like to hear what stakeholders think. Their proposal would remove redundant units and qualifications, creating a more robust framework to cover the full range of highly skilled work performed by surveyors and spatial information technicians.

You can obtain the draft qualifications and units on the project page. A webinar is scheduled for Friday 3 April 2020, 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm to provide an overview of the proposed changes. Register HERE.

We encourage you to provide feedback on the draft qualifications and units of competency using this questionnaire.

Integrated digital delivery

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Integrated digital delivery (IDD) is helping to create a cleaner, greener, more efficient built environment. Technology such as building information modelling (BIM) is used throughout a building’s life cycle:
  • design
  • off-site fabrication of components
  • construction
  • ongoing facilities management and maintenance
By combining spatial information with a wide range of other data, BIM provides a shared platform for parties involved at all these stages. It replaces disconnected documents and technologies with a single, up-to-date, collaborative workspace, improving clarity, communication and decision-making. The Property Services IRC is currently examining the skills and training needed in this area. For more information, please see the project page.
Please note, the Construction IRC has a somewhat similar—but separate—project on BIM awareness in the construction industry. Although these projects are being developed separately, both IRCs are keen to ensure that units and skill sets from each training package complement (rather than duplicate) each other.

Cleaning qualifications: Do they need a tidy up?

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In the past, many cleaners learnt their skills through informal on-the-job training. Increasingly, however, the industry is taking advantage of the benefits of nationally recognised training. Enrolments in Certificate II, III and IV cleaning qualifications have increased by more than a third since 2015, a trend that is expected to continue. Nationally recognised qualifications support career development, attract government funding, and assure clients and employers that workers meet national standards for safety and efficiency. In coming years, the cleaning industry will be making greater use of digital technology and robotics. Cleaners will need knowledge of green technologies, materials and practices, of the impact of mould and other biotoxins, of infection control, and of disaster cleaning. The Property Services IRC is exploring whether cleaning qualifications still meet industry needs. To find out more, see our project page.

Waste management qualifications done and dusted

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The Property Services IRC is pleased to announce that its review of waste management qualifications has been completed, with the updated training package now available on the national register. The review involved consultation with a range of stakeholders, including employers, industry associations, training organisations, regulators and local councils. Thank you to everyone who gave their  time and effort to provide advice on current and anticipated industry training  needs. The renewed Certificate III in Waste Management  has two occupational streams—waste collection and waste processing—with a wide range of electives available to allow training to be tailored to specific enterprise or subsector needs. The Certificate IV in Waste Management  prepares learners for administration and supervisory roles in a variety of contexts, including waste collection, landfill operations,  logistics planning, waste minimisation, and customer service and sales. Units within the qualification were updated to ensure they encompass food and garden organics, leachate and landfill gas, energy production from waste, and waste management for multi-use developments. Two redundant qualification were deleted, the Certificate II and the Diploma of Waste Management. The Certificate II has had very low enrolments, and its vocational outcomes can be achieved through the completion of a skill set in the Certificate III. The Diploma—which focuses on management skills—has had no enrolments in recent years. Other VET qualifications such as the Diploma of Leadership and Management are available to fill this vocational need.

Swimming pool and spa building nearing completion

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Did you know that nearly 2.7 million Australians, or 13% of the population, live in a house with a swimming pool? To address the training needs of this industry, the Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building has been reviewed and updated. The proposed qualification has an emphasis on project management, planning and safety and includes ten new units specific to the trade skills required for swimming pool and spa building. The Case for Endorsement for Swimming Pool and Spa Building is currently undergoing a final check against the training package quality principles before being circulated to the State Training Authorities for their final review. It is anticipated that the Case will be considered by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) at its meeting 29 April 2020. To view the final drafts of the units and qualification read more on the project page.

Building surveying: call for feedback

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Building surveyors play a key role in ensuring the safety, energy-efficiency and accessibility of the built environment. Recent building failures and tragedies in Australia and overseas have highlighted the importance of the profession and of the need for rigorous and comprehensive training. Consequently, the Construction, Plumbing and Services IRC has appointed a technical advisory group (TAG) to review vocational education and training for building surveyors. The group has met on six occasions over the last few months, and its members have worked closely with their industry networks. They’ve made a number of recommendations.
  • deletion of the graduate diploma
  • limitations on building sizes for the advanced diploma—up to two storeys and 500 m2
  • adding four units to the advanced diploma from the Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • inclusion of units on performance solutions, ethics, bushfire attack levels, thermal performance and energy efficiency
For more details and an opportunity to provide feedback, please see our project page.

Have your say on shopfitting

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While traditional construction skills remain at the core of shopfitting, the profession increasingly requires a wider range of skills and knowledge. Shopfitters need to be confident in using rapidly evolving technologies such as computer-aided design and fabrication. They need to be familiar with new materials and modular products and need to understand the requirements of the National Construction Code and other regulations. Shopfitting requires more than just a purely utilitarian approach to the installation of counters, displays, shelves, lighting and other fixtures. Rising competition, including from online businesses, is driving retail and service industries to focus on the use of commercial spaces not just for efficient delivery of goods and services but also to enhance customer experience and engagement. An industry-led review has been undertaken to ensure that the Certificate III in Shopfitting meets the need of this changing environment. The Construction, Plumbing and Services IRC are now seeking your  feedback to validate that the updated qualification and units meet industry needs. To find out more, see our project page.
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