Purpose The purpose of this document is to support organisations who are applying for funding through the National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF). This template has been designed to make the application process easier by providing pre-approved information that can be used in the completion of the application form. Note that the success of each application is dependent on all of the information provided in the online submission. Instructions on how to use this template Simply copy the relevant information below and paste into the relevant sections of your online TED application form. Link to TED online - https://tedonline.deewr.gov.au/login.aspx?returnurl=%2fdefault.aspx Tips for Completing the TED Application Form Section A Please choose from the following list of Industry Skills Councils when downloading the form on TED: Skills DMC drilling, mining, quarrying, infrastructure Manufacturing Skills Australia Section B This section should be automatically populated with your company information at the time of launching the online application. Section C Evidence of co-contribution: See appendix A Justification and evidence of training: See appendix A Workforce planning template: See Appendix B Section D Project Name and Description You will need to consider for this section: Business goals and objectives Key drivers, challenges and opportunities for the business Business needs and current capacity to meet those needs Current business plans (including training solutions) The following paragraphs can be adapted to describe how each of the qualifications meet current business challenges. Benefits for all SAI qualifications
Organisations around the world, as well as their stakeholders, are becoming increasingly aware of the costs associated with failing to comply with legislative and regulatory requirements. Organisations are subject to greater scrutiny of their compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements by their various stakeholders. The perception of an organisation s compliance performance can influence: reputation ability to attract and retain workers and/or members, customers, clients or users maintenance of employees morale, commitment and productivity view of investors, donors, sponsors and the financial community, and relationship with companies, governments, the media, suppliers, peers, customers and the community in which it operates The role of the auditor in monitoring the compliance of management systems is crucial and organisations are increasingly aware of the need to ensure: consistency of performance from auditors auditors have an advanced understanding of the principles of auditing and best practice audit methodologies auditors have advanced knowledge of the Standards which apply to management systems and the legal and regulatory framework in which the organisation must operate Underlying each of the SAI Global qualifications are several themes: A commitment to developing training programs that can have a positive impact on an organisation, its stakeholders and society in general A commitment to supporting compliance and certification of an organisation s management systems through quality training products An understanding that organisations rely on employees to implement and support their management systems An understanding that one person s actions or behaviour can influence others and have a significant impact on the achievement of compliance objectives A commitment to competency based training and assessment that supports the application of skills and knowledge in the workplace Specifically: Benefit of completing the Diploma of Quality Auditing The Diploma of Quality Auditing is a nationally recognised qualification which ensures our Lead Auditors have the necessary skills to conduct audits. Having qualified auditors ensures our organisation meets the necessary compliance requirements under ISO19011. In addition to the critical audit and compliance competencies, this qualification also covers the management of risks within the management system and essential leadership skills. Benefit of completing the Advanced Diploma of OHS
The Advanced Diploma Occupational Health and Safety (BSB60607) is a nationally recognised qualification essential for ensuring our organisation has the necessary skills in implementing, managing and auditing our Workplace Health and Safety management system in line with the industry standard AS4801. In addition to the critical audit and compliance competencies, this qualification also covers the management of OHS risks, implementation of an OHS management system, safety design principles and ergonomics. Benefit of completing the Advanced Diploma of Management The Advanced Diploma of Management BSB60407 reflects the role of individuals who have senior or managerial responsibilities. They may oversee the work of others or have specialised roles where they do not supervise others but provide strategic leadership. This course is ideal for experienced Lead Auditors/Business Improvement Professionals who have either completed an SAI Lead Auditor Program or who have completed the Diploma of Quality Auditing (any stream) and who have the management responsibility for systems implementation across an organisation. This qualification is the 'next step up' for the qualified auditing or business improvement professional. RTO Details Name of participating RTO SAI Global ABN 67 050 611 642 NTIS number 106919 Location All capital cities Contact Address 286 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Training delivery Face to face or online or both Section E See information from Appendix A Contacts For further information and assistance, contact: Paul Oh SAI Global - Head of Public Training 02 8206 6399, paul.oh@saiglobal.com For mining, engineering and infrastructure applications: Steve Earles SkillsDMC - Assistant Director, Operations East 0417 151 452, searles@skillsdmc.com.au For manufacturing applications: Nick Juniper MSA National Workforce Planning Manager 02 8090 0102, nickjuniper@mskills.com.au
Appendix A Tips for providing Evidence of a Co-Contribution and Cost of Training NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT AND COSTING OF TRAINING Reference [Enter application number here] We, the undersigned, confirm that SAI Global, ABN 67 050 611 642, RTO Code 106919 has committed to provide the training to (Company name) ABN (number) as detailed in this agreement. We further obligate to support the company and learners in that process to successfully complete the qualification and/or skill sets prescribed there-in. SAI Global agrees to provide training and assessment services in accordance to the training plan specified in the table attached and in accordance with AQTF. (Company Name) undertakes to make payment for training and assessment services in accordance with the NWDF program guidelines, to the amount of our co-contribution requirements. Date for [insert Company Name] by its duly authorised officer, in the presence of Signature of Company Officer Signature of witness Print Name Print Name: Date for SAI Global by its duly authorised officer, in the presence of Signature of RTO Officer Signature of witness Print Name Print Name
RTO - COST BREAKDOWN: As specified in the NWDF Application Form RTO Name NTIS number Qualification/Skill Set Name (as shown on TGA) Qualification Code Participating Employer Job Role Cost per Learner* Number of Learners (Existing Staff) Number of Learners (New Staff) SAI Global 106919 Diploma of Quality BSB51617 Auditors $5,570 $ Auditing SAI Global 106919 Advanced Diploma BSB60607 HSE $5,866 $ of OHS Professionals SAI Global 106919 Advanced Diploma BSB60407 Managers / $4,896 $ of Management supervisors/ team leaders TOTALS $ Total Cost Delivery Method (e.g. RPL/ Online/faceto-face /workplace/ combination) Start Date (dd/mm/yy) End Date (dd/mm/yy) * Refer to the Cost Justification notes below
COST JUSTIFICATION The cost per learner ($) provided in the table above is the base cost for employees attending scheduled Public training venues as per the published Calendar. Additional costs per person may be incurred if training needs to be delivered for your employees onsite or in regional or remote locations. Please discuss these possible options with the SAI Global contact person noted below, as you may need to explain breakdown of training cost(s), travel/accommodation costs and other costs in the NWDF Application form TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED: From the table below, choose the qualification(s); the core and elective Module(s) required to achieve the qualification; and the aligned units of competency to be delivered by SAI Global Qualification Code Qualification rules BSB51607 Diploma of Quality Auditing 2 core modules + 1 elective module BSB60607 Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety 2 core modules + 1 elective module SAI Global Modules Lead Auditor Training (Core) Integrated Governance Risk Management & Compliance (Core) Management Systems Leadership (Elective) OHS Risk Management (Elective) Food Safety QA Management (Elective) Advanced Food Safety QA Management (Elective) Implementing an OHS Management System (Core) Lead Auditor in OHS Management Systems (Core) Advanced Safety Management (Elective) Units of Competency BSBAUD402B Participate in a quality audit BSBAUD501B Initiate a quality audit BSBAUD503B Lead a quality audit BSBAUD504B Report on a quality audit BSBRSK501B Manage risk BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements BSBMGT502B Manage people performance BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness BSBOHS505C Manage hazards in the work environment BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service BSBMGT502B Manage people performance BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment BSBOHS601B Develop s systematic approach to managing OHS BSBOHS602B Develop OHS information and data analysis and reporting and recording processes BSBOHS603B Analyse and evaluate OHS risk management BSBOHS608B Conduct an OHS audit BSBOHS609B Evaluate an organisation s OHS performance BSBOHS604B Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk
BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management 1 Core module + 1 Elective A module + 1 Elective B module Advanced Systems Leadership (Elective) Advanced Greenhouse Gas Compliance (Elective) Compliance Program Design & Management (Elective) Advanced Systems Leadership (Core) Integrated Governance Risk Management & Compliance (Elective A) Implementing an OHS Management System (Elective A) Advanced Greenhouse Gas Compliance (Elective B) Compliance Program Design & Management (Elective B) BSBOHS605B Apply occupational hygiene principals to control OHS risk BSBOHS607B Advise on the application of safe design principles to control of OHS risk BSBINN601A Manage organisational change BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organization BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans BSBCOM603B Plan and establish compliance management systems BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement BSBCOM601B Research compliance requirements and issues BSBCOM603B Plan and establish compliance management systems BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement BSBCOM601B Research compliance requirements and issues BSBINN601A Manage organisational change BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organization BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans BSBRSK501B Manage risk BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements BSBOHS601B Develop s systematic approach to managing OHS BSBOHS602B Develop OHS information and data analysis and reporting and recording processes BSBOHS603B Analyse and evaluate OHS risk management BSBCOM601B Research compliance requirements and issues BSBCOM603B Plan and establish compliance management systems BSBMGT608B Manage innovation and continuous improvement BSBCOM601B Research compliance requirements and issues BSBCOM603B Plan and establish compliance management systems BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement
CONTEXTUALISATION OF TRAINING/TRAINING PLAN: - How has the training program been developed to meet enterprise needs and what are the benefits for the enterprise in response to its training plan? Provide details of cost effective and innovation training solutions - How will the training will be delivered and how will the RTO(s) and Participating Employer(s) support the implementation of the project? RTO CONTACT DETAILS (SAI GLOBAL): Contact Person Paul Oh Contact Address 286 Sussex Street, Sydney Position Head of Public Training Phone Number 02 8206 6399 Email Address Paul.oh@saiglobal.com
Appendix B Workforce plan template Workforce Roles Issues (eg new technology; new market opportunity; change in regulatory environment) Implications for workforce development (eg skills & knowledge required) Action (eg up-skill existing workforce and/or recruit required skills) What will our workforce requirements be over the planning period? Overall Managers Supervisors and / or team leaders Auditors Health Safety & Environment professionals Other Other Other