Training Councils
The State Training Board, under section 22 (1) (b) of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 recognises Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs), which are funded by the Department of Education and Training.
The industry training advisory arrangements were reviewed by the State Training Board and resulted in a new advisory model being implemented in 2009. The new arrangements recognise the introduction of 10 new Training Councils in WA.
Training Councils:
- provide a leadership role in promoting training industry, including partnerships between industry and the training sector;
- high level strategic information and advice that informs the State Training Board on the training needs and priorities of industry in Western Australia; and
- market intelligence on skills supply and demand, in particular, current or emerging skills shortages and recommends training strategies to support industries skills development needs.
Training Councils also provide a valuable contribution towards the preparation of the State Training Profile and the State’s Vocational and Education Training system funding priorities.
Training Councils receive a wide-range of input from key stakeholder representatives, including peak employer, employee, and industry organisations.
Under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 Training Councils are referred to as Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs).
ITAB Guidelines 2005
List of Training Councils
Engineering and Automotive Training Council Incorporated (new website currently being developed)
Construction Training Council
Community Services, Health & Education Industry Training Council
Financial, Administrative & Professional Services Training Council Incorporated
Primary, Food and Beverage, Furnishing and Textiles Industries Training Council (WA) Incorporated (new website currently being developed)
Creative and Leisure Industries Training Council
Resources Industry Training Council (new website currently being developed)
www.cmewa.com
www.appea.com.au
Logistics Training Council Incorporated
Electrical, Utilities and Public Administration Training Council Incorporated
Retail and Personal Services Training Council Incorporated