The Australian skilled labour shortage for upholsterers and textile fabricators is being addressed by an innovative new training initiative launching in April.
“Take a Seat With Us!” Taster Program embeds the Design Specification and job-ready tasks into the delivery.
Fully Funded Training Program on Offer for Re-Skilling or Up-Skilling across Multiple Industries.
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The Multi-Industry Collaboration Group (MICG) involved in the initiative includes five industry groups made up of
- Australian Furniture Association (AFA)
- Boating Industry Association Victoria (BIAV)
- Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV)
- Specialist Textiles Association (STA)
- Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).
The primary focus of the MICG is to respond to the increased demand from Australian manufacturers which has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge in product demand has created a significant need to address the backlog of orders for furniture, exterior specialised textile products, cars, caravans and boats. The identified skills shortages are for ‘Upholsterers and Textile Fabricators’ and the key activity is to attract individuals who have an interest in a career in upholstery or textile fabrication for one or more of the industries represented in the MICG.
Michael Ryan at Darling Downs Tarpaulins said, “Our industry needs to promote and train apprentices to ensure the future of the trade.”
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The combined industries are concerned that without a strategy to attract new entrants, Australian skills and trade knowledge will be lost in the aging workforce. 82% of employers surveyed agreed that “accessibility and training strategies need to be updated” to secure a future vibrant workforce.
Fully Funded Training Program on Offer for Re-Skilling or Up-Skilling across multiple industries
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) will lead the program that helps address the specific Australian Skills Shortages and together with Holmesglen Institute and workplace engagement, will deliver the 12-week taster program which will see ~100 participants get a feel for the industry and promote transition into apprenticeships.
The industry-driven marketing campaign will create awareness to attract new entrants into the 5 Industry groups.
The new Workplace Integrated Training (WIT) project-based delivery will be for participants to Build/Create/Make an item from the design specification provided by industry collaboration to promote the MICG industries.
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