IWA Program
The Industry Workforce Advisor (IWA) Program is to support small and medium enterprises to address workforce challenges, diversify their workforces, and support workforce growth. The IWA will provide advice and assistance to employers to develop workforce plans, and access government programs and funding initiatives that support workforce attraction and retention. There are a large number of Grants and funding that businesses may be eligible and apply for. Some of the grants listed are available:
- • Cert 3 guarantee
- • Workforce Connect Fund HR funding
- • Higher learning
- • Return to work
- • Apprenticeships/Traineeships
- • Second Chance
- • Funding Small Business Grants
As the IWA role is heavily involved with Industry (employers), Government and Training, SkILLPASS and workforce compliance, we can connect prospective employees to relevant Industries and assist them in training requirements to make them job ready. The energy placement services is an up-and-coming opportunity, as an IWA we have access to and can help with identifying funding for upskilling and gap training for certain industries
Meet Darryl our IWA
Darryl comes with extensive experience in the development, planning, and implementation of various skilling programs aimed at influencing and supporting participants from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. Throughout his career, Darryl has prided himself on building robust working relationships, helping to achieve quality outcomes in remote localities. Including working with multicultural workforces in Laos as a Trainer & Assessor, in Bougainville working as an Emergency Responder for the Department of Defence, and in East Timor working for the Department of Defence.
He is looking forward to working directly with individual employers in the electrotechnology and utilities sector, assisting with identifying workforce challenges, connecting eligible employers with available programs and incentives, and developing workforce plans to attract, recruit, and retain people.
Find out more:
The electrotechnology and utilities sector would like to offer you a free consultation that can assist you in identifying training, funding, Government incentives, and support agencies to assist you in obtaining skilled workers for your organisation.
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Operating since 2011, the Queensland Workforce Skilling Strategy (QWSS) has provided a framework for industry and communities to work together and provide solutions to maximise the potential for long-term unemployed, underemployed, Indigenous people, migrants and women to gain employment in the energy industries, its supply chain or locally. The focus has been on entry level jobs and enabling access to career path opportunities.
Energy Skills Queensland sources funding from the Federal and State Governments to conduct the QWSS. Assistance from industry partners provides additional support for specific programs.
Since January 2011, Energy Skills Queensland has seen a 55.5% success rate in QWSS participants gaining employment in the energy industry. The successful outcomes have been as a result of Energy Skills Queensland staff working on the ground to develop working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (including Traditional Owner Groups), community partners, government agencies and Industry to ensure the individual participants are well supported to gain and retain employment.
25 projects delivered since 2015 between Gold Coast and Townsville
North Qld: Townsville, Bowen
Central Qld: Mackay, Rockhampton, Blackwater, Gladstone
North Coast: Gympie
Metro: Brisbane, Ipswich
South East: Logan, Coolangatta
Our training and employment programs include
- Nationally recognised training in in-demand qualifications
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-employment medical screening
- Industry-required background checks and certifications
- Hands-on, practical learning in real work environments
- Ongoing learner support and mentoring
- Links and referrals to our employer partners
- Job search and application assistance
- Post-participation support
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Funding
Above $5 million of SQW Funding
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Indigenous Participants
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Graduated
Graduated with full qualifications
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Employment
Secured employment after
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575 Participants
83.7% male and 16.3% female
Upcoming Programs
- Cert II in Rail Infrastructure - Ipswich
- Cert II in Rail Infrastructure - Townsville
- Cert II Metal Fabrication - Ormeau
- Cert II in Civil Construction - Townsville
Energy Skills Queensland engages with key industry stakeholders to build industry intelligence for the delivery of workforce planning initiatives. Through workforce planning, research and analysis, Energy Skills Queensland examine the current and future workforce to identify skills needs and workforce risks. It further analyses employee data to create a workforce profile of specific industry sectors enabling individual company benchmarking against profiles. Through formal industry skilling reports and strategies, Energy Skills Queensland communicates industry intelligence, outlining skilling needs and future workforce risks.
The key to effective workforce planning is better decision making in how the workforce is identified, targeted and managed. Ultimately, workforce choices made now will impact on future productivity and financial performance
Workforce Analysis Service
Initial Consultation And Scoping
Initial Consultation And Scoping
Establish issues facing organisation, what needs to be achieved and which part/s of the workforce will be covered by the service
Proposal Detail
Proposal Detail
A formal proposal document will be drafted and signed by both parties explicitly stating what services will be provided, what responsibilities will be required from both parties and what timeframes will be applicable. The proposal will also include a financial breakdown of all costs and payment options
Design, Develop And Review
Design, Develop And Review
Data collection tools (including surveys and interviews) designed according to stipulations in proposal using customised terminology and organisational detail. (One review of survey content and amendment allowed by customer).
Data Collection
Data Collection
The period that a survey will be open to collect information. All information is to be collected online only (paper-based surveys can be printed and allocated but will attract larger fees and extend time frames)
Analysis And Validation
Analysis And Validation
Collation and interpretation of results. All results are tabulated and graphed. Thereafter preliminary results are presented to managers to eliminate contextual influences and validate findings
Reporting And Recommendations
Reporting And Recommendations
Final findings and recommendations are drafted in report and distributed to agreed recipients.
Workforce Planning Research Projects
Initial Consultation And Scoping
Initial Consultation And Scoping
Establish research topic and outcomes that need to be achieved. Establish scope and deliverables
Proposal Detail
Proposal Detail
A formal proposal document will be drafted and signed by both parties explicitly stating what services will be provided, what responsibilities will be required from both parties and what timeframes will be applicable. The proposal will also include a financial breakdown of all costs and payment options
Establish Committees (Only Where Applicable)
Establish Committees (Only Where Applicable)
Some large-scale industry-wide or technologically advanced research projects may require subject matter experts as part of a steering committee.
Data Collection & Consultation
Data Collection & Consultation
Consultation with industry experts and desktop research.
Analysis
Analysis
Collation and interpretation of information collected.
Reporting And Recommendations
Reporting And Recommendations
Final findings and recommendations are drafted in report and distributed to agreed recipients.
Engagement & Advocacy
A primary function of Energy Skills Queensland is to assist industry to meet skills needs and mitigate workforce risk by consulting with key stakeholders to develop and implement industry policy and workforce development strategies to help attract, retain and develop skills.
Competence & Governance
Energy Skills Queensland is committed to supporting industry to improve their competency assurance and governance practices. ESQ offers a number of products and services to support competency assurance and governance activities such as SkillPASS, GI and audit capabilities.
Skill Audit
Energy Skills Queensland’s market research and engagement activities have identified that industry would benefit from independent advice Energy Skills Queensland has a number of highly qualified Audit professionals who are able to assist in a range of audit activities
Generic Induction (GI)
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The Generic Induction (GI) Mining (Surface) Programme is the first step in ensuring that all individuals working on mine sites have the capability to operate safely in their roles. The GI Programme provides training and assessment for the Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Units of Competency which are specified in Recognised Standard 11, Training in Coal Mines (Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999). The GI program has been designed, developed, and approved through consultation with Industry, the Mines Inspectorate, Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s), Contractors and the industry union body.
What We Offer
Course Overview
The Generic Induction (GI) Mining (Surface) programme provides participants the essential skills and knowledge of the legislation, communication protocols and safety procedures that are used on surface coal mines to ensure that every coal mine worker has a safe working environment. The GI Programme provides training and assessment for the Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Units of Competency which are specified in Recognised Standard 11, Training in Coal Mines (QLD Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999).Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will gain skills and knowledge in:
- General mining overview
- General safety
- Initial first aid
- Environmental procedures
- Communication protocols
- Hazard identification/risk control
- Incident reporting/investigation
- Coal Mine Legislation
- Managing workplace hazards
- Isolation and tagging procedures
- Fire fighting and fire prevention
- Emergency procedures
Some mine sites have specific requirements for their generic induction training, anyone who is considering enrolling in the Generic Induction is advised to first confirm the site entry requirements.
Course Modules:
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIERR205D – Apply initial response first aid.
- RIIGOV201E – Comply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control.
- RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
- RIIERR302E – Respond to local emergencies and incidents
Students gain first-hand experience from instructors with extensive industry expertise and work through a series of real-life scenarios.
Duration: 3 days
Assessment
Throughout the program students will be assessed via in class activities and written assessments + simulated assessments and a logbook. At the end of the programme, participants who are deemed competent will receive a statement of Attainment and a Generic Induction card
Course Validity
The program is valid for up to five years.
Under Graduate
Generic Induction Refresher
This program will cover main topics in Generic Induction program using learning circles where experienced workers can share their knowledge whilst learning new skills. This is a half day program that imparts skills and knowledge to take a leadership role in maintaining safety on sites. The program also enables you to develop problem solving and decision making skills during emergencies. Some of the focused areas for discussion are:
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Roles an responsibilities of safety leaders
- Effective safety communication
- Creating and maintaining a safety culture within the workplace
- Risk perception and risk taking behaviour
Pre Requisites
Participants should have worked in the industry for five years, must be able to provide evidence of your work history and have a current statement of attainment for the six units of competency identified below:
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
