The Victorian Skills Commission
Tue, Jan 13, 2004; by Bill Coppinger.The VSC is The Victorian Skills Commission [formerly the Victorian Learning & Employment Skills Commission]
The Victorian Skills Commission was established in July 2007 by the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. The VSC continues the work of the Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission, which operated between 2001 and 2007 under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1990.
The VSC:
- has a broad advisory role to Government on post compulsory education, training and employment
- is the State training agency and executes responsibility for the State training system within the context of its broader role
- provides funding for training and further education
- regulates the apprenticeship and traineeship system
- monitors the outcomes of post compulsory education and training
- supports the Local Learning and Employment Networks
Introduction [2002]
Education and training is for people, not for systems.
The Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission (VLESC) plays a major role in ensuring that the post compulsory education and training system caters to the needs of individuals.
Working in partnership with major stakeholders, the VLESC aims to create a system that delivers a dynamic and skilled workforce. Integral to achieving this objective are the 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) that have been established across Victoria to facilitate education, training and employment partnerships within communities.
The VLESC also works with the network of Victorian Industry Training Advisory Bodies (VITABs) which provide information on industry and training.
Together, the LLENS, VITABs and other organisations provide invaluable information that helps the VLESC plan and develop policy.
I look forward to continuing to work with key stakeholders as we forge stronger links between industry, education sectors and the community.
Together, we can establish a seamless, responsive and sustainable system, capable of delivering a highly skilled workforce that contributes to economic growth and community building across Victoria.
Peter Laver 2002
VSC 2007
In the global economy of the 21st Century, excellence in Vocational Education and Training is key to support economic growth and to community participation in lifetime learning. The Victorian Skills Commission is charged with provision of advice to Government regarding appropriate policy settings in light of this reality, and monitoring the effectiveness of the post compulsory education and training system.
To this end, a strategic approach for our activities centres on identification and provision of the mix and level of current and emerging skills required for industry and the community. Increasing workforce participation opportunities for new entrants, existing workers and those who are marginally or unemployed is another focus. Our enabling strategies relate to the capacity and capability of the VET system to meet these needs, to advocate appropriate system investment and ensure best practice governance applies.
Such outcomes can only be achieved by recognising the primacy of the individual and in close cooperation with all stakeholders. We will work across Government to link skills development with innovation, industry and regional policies. Flexibility and innovative responses to a wide range of needs must underpin the system.
Related Links:
The Victorian Skills Commission - http://www.vsc.vic.gov.au
The full list of VSC Board Members can be found here.
