Key Outcomes - 29 June 2009

At its 29 June 2009 meeting the Victorian Skills Commission (VSC):

noted approval out of session of an analysis of skill shortages informing the development of exemptions criteria, and a response to Skills Australia’s ‘Foundations for the Future’ discussion paper;
agreed to hold a strategic planning session in July;
noted an overview of the Skills Reform Industry Engagement Strategy;
noted overall progress to date with implementation of ITAB-related skills reform initiatives; and approved variations of ITAB Performance Funding Agreements to reflect new deliverables and funding arising from these initiatives;
noted the updated VSC Outcomes Monitoring Report 2009;
noted a report of issues raised at the VSC Industry Skills Forum;
noted a report from the Chair on the Legislative Council Inquiry into Departmental and Agency Performance and Operations – VSC Hearing;
noted progress with the implementation of competency based completions; the implementation of reforms from 2008; and the impact of the global economic downturn on Victorian apprenticeships and actions taken to date.
noted the report on how Skills Victoria and VSC input was incorporated into the whole of government submission to the Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into Skills Shortages in the Rail Industry.