AWPN professional networking meeting in Newcastle, 24th February 2017

The Australian Workplace Practitioners’ Network (AWPN) leads the development of foundation skills in the workplace by connecting and supporting the diverse workforce interested in strengthening foundation skills in the workplace.Originally established to provide professional support for people working in WELL Program funded activities, the AWPN has reinvented itself and now provides professional support for all professionals interested in strengthening foundation skills in the workplace. This includes industry managers and supervisors, VET trainers and LLN specialists, and resource developers and researchers. More information about what the AWPN does can be found at www.awpn.com.au.The AWPN’s priorities include:• Providing targeted advice to government and decision makers regarding policy, programs, products and funding• Delivering high value and cost effective professional development opportunities to practitioners• Maintaining a repository for resources, research and information• Facilitating professional and business networks• Promoting the value and contribution of foundation skills practitioners to workforce development

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The AWPN invites you to attend a face to face professional development and networking meeting at the in Newcastle on Friday 24th February 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Participation allows you to make new connections, learn something new, present your stories and discuss shared challenges relevant to foundation skills in the workplace.
The AWPN leads the development of foundation skills in the workplace by connecting and supporting the diverse workforce interested in strengthening foundation skills in the workplace. This includes industry managers and supervisors, VET trainers and LLN specialists, and resource developers and researchers. More information about what the AWPN does can be found at <A HREF="http://www.awpn.com.au/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.awpn.com.au</A>.
Topics covered in this meeting
1.PwC Skills for Australia - An overview of their role as a Skills Service Organisation and consultation for the review of FSK Foundation Skills Training Package.
PwCs’ Skills for Australia (SfA) is the Skills Service Organisation (SSO) for eight industries. One of the industry groupings we support is the Education sector. Working on behalf of the Industry Reference Committee (IRC) for Education, we review and revise the TAE and FSK Training Packages.
What does SfA do?
● Research what skills are needed in our industries and businesses, both now and in the future, to provide the right skills to match our job needs; helping us to stay at the forefront of global competitiveness and support continued economic prosperity.
● Identify and understand current and emerging trends in the global and domestic economy and how they impact on Australia’s skills needs.
● Revise our qualifications and training programs to better match what people learn with the skills needs of our industries and businesses; giving our population the best possible chance of developing work ready skills.
● Keep employers informed about trends in their industry, listen to their concerns and get their feedback on qualifications and training packages.
Current project – Review of the Foundations Skills Training Package (FSK) 
The Education IRC, working with PwC’s Skills for Australia, is currently undertaking a full review of the FSK training package as a result of initial research and consultations outlined in the Education Four Year Work Plan, and subsequent endorsement by the Australian Industry Skills Committee. The initial feedback from industry representatives has indicated that FSK requires changes to address a number of issues, including skills gaps, poor delivery, poor visibility of UoCs and the need for clarity of learning outcomes. We recently asked for public feedback on this plan for review, and are now in the process of conducting consultations and collating feedback from across the industry and employers to present to the IRC. 
The purpose of this workshop is to hear from educators and practitioners, RTOs, and other subject matter experts and present feedback to the IRC. 
Website: <A HREF="http://www.skillsforaustralia.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.skillsforaustralia.com</A>
2. TAFE NSW, Newcastle Campus - Local Councils – diverse strategies for developing workplace foundation skills
Foundation skills development is important for many employees adapting to new technologies, completing vocational qualifications, moving into leadership roles and coping with increased LLN demands in their job role. This presentation will share the diverse strategies four local councils implemented into workplace training to develop the foundation skills of their workforce.
Presenters
Philip Le Feuvre
Philip is Head of Engagement at PwC's Skills for Australia, responsible for the team's interaction with its stakeholders who are critical to informing and shaping training products. Philip has worked on a number of high profile, large-scale initiatives for government and industry, both in Australia and internationally.
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Kylie Stucken
Kylie leads the FSK training package development at PwC’s Skills for Australia and provides support to RTOs and industry around interpreting and delivering training products. She is responsible for updating, developing and validating the training package through research and consultation with industry. 
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Suzanne Blakemore
Suzanne has worked as an Adult LLN Teacher for the past 23 years on a range of foundation skills programs including WELL, SEE, Volunteer Tutoring, workplace and tutorial support. While continuing to coordinate and teach on workplace LLN programs at Hunter TAFE, Suzanne also delivers TAELLN411 – Address Adult LLN Skills and provides ongoing professional development to vocational and workplace trainers.
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Who should participate
New and experienced VET trainers New and experienced LLN specialists Training managers Employers, employer groups and industry groups Policy and program managers 
When
Friday 24th February 2016, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Where
Firstchance, 122 Woodstock Street, Mayfield
Duration
4 hours.
Fee
$50 plus GST. Fee includes attendance and light morning tea.

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