Greenskills Nsw Flyer March 2009

GreenSkills –

apprenticeships and traineeships for environmental industries GreenSkills Objectives Organisations such as the Dusseldorp Skills Forum, the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Australian Conservation Foundation have all identified the ‘green economy’ as an opportunity to expand employment opportunities as well as an area of significant skill shortage. The ‘green economy’ requires both new skilled occupations and skills development in traditional occupations. Skill areas identified in various reports and through WPC Group’s own research indicate that the following will require more skilled people: n Residential and commercial advisory and installation services for renewable energy (solar, wind etc.), energy conservation, water catchment systems (tank water), water waste systems (grey-water and water-recycling), water conservation systems; n Invention, development, manufacture and distribution of renewable energy, energy conservation, water catchment systems, water waste systems and water conservation systems; n Environmentally Sustainable Design services for domestic dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings and plants as well as maintenance of sustainable design initiatives and programs; n Advisory, installation and maintenance services for low emission and clean vehicle technology; n Advisory and implementation services for land rehabilitation and eco-system maintenance; n Advisory and implementation services for sustainable agricultural systems including water management, chemical and emissions reduction; n Forestry services for carbon offset and land-use change programs as well as fibre production; n Invention and production of biomaterials; n Environmental, auditing, accreditation and accounting services; n Sustainable purchasing and supply chain management systems.

Group Training for the Green Economy

Find Out More… WPC Group has specialist industry consultants managing the GreenSkills Project. To find out more or to join our panel of green employers, contact WPC Group on 1300 760 099.

GreenSkills is an initiative of WPC Group – one of Australia’s leading providers of apprentices and trainees for business, industry and WPC Group GreenSkills Program government. Thetraining program aims to is the first group program targeting the ‘green address the skill needs of businesses, economy’. With support from organisations and government the New South Wales Department agencies thatand are Training, addressing the of Education WPC Group has developed a specialist growing demand for environmental program support business, goods andtoservices. industry and government develop the neededGreenSkills to meet the The skills WPC Group program requirements ofthe this‘green innovative recognises that economy’ and growing part of the economy. has particular skill needs that may WPC Group is one of the require employers special training or largest of apprentices and traineesorineven Australia with experience special people. offices in Melbourne and Sydney. GreenSkills offers: Established in 1982, WPC Group promotes, develops and manages n Apprentices and trainees focused training & employment on skills needed for renewable opportunities for people who energy and water wishenergy, to enter a skilled occupation. efficiency, water management, As a Group Training Program, green buildings, recycling, WPC Group saves business and horticulture and revegetation. government agencies time, money and effort sourcing n Environmental in auditing, suitable apprentices and accounting, marketing trainees. WPC Group takesand care of: design. n The complete recruitment process offering a number of final candidates to you for interview n All the administrative requirements, including payroll, Workcover, HR and IR n Monitoring progress of the trainee or apprentice n Providing regular reports to you during the term of the agreement n Handling any disputes that may occur n Managing their training through the TAFE or private trainer (RTO) n Accepting the trainee back if things do not work out In return, ‘host employers’ pay a single monthly fee that covers all expenses and outgoings and provide an opportunity for the apprentices or trainees to gain on-the-job experience. If, at the end of the training period, you offer the apprentice or trainee ongoing employment, there would be no extra recruitment costs and the individual is simply moved to your payroll.