Registered Training Organisation Survey 100% of survey complete. The Logistics Training Council is currently undertaking workforce development research to inform the State Government’s workforce development strategies for the State.The 15 questions will take approximately 7 minutes to complete and all information provided by participants will be kept strictly confidential and anonymous. Question Title * 1. To which industry sector do you provide training? Aviation Logistics Maritime Rail Road Stevedoring Wholesale Warehousing Question Title * 2. Where do you see an increasing market/need for any of the following training? (You can choose more than one response) Traineeship Institutional VET-in-schools program Cert I-III Cert IV Diploma Advanced Diploma Other Please specify Question Title * 3. Do you see a decreasing trend for any of the following training areas? Traineeship Institutional VET-in-schools program Cert I-III Cert IV Diploma Advanced Diploma Other Please specify Question Title * 4. Has the current economic climate affected your organisation? Yes No If yes, how? Question Title * 5. As a result of the current economic climate, has your organisation made any changes? (e.g. structure, package offerings, promotion) No Yes Please specify Question Title * 6. Approximately how many people would you train in a given year? 1-49 50-99 100+ Question Title * 7. Please indicate the approximate average age of the majority of people trained by your organisation? 18-25 25-50 50+ Question Title * 8. What is the approximate ratio of male to female students trained by your organisation? 100% Male 80% Male - 20% Female 70% Male - 30% Female 50% Male - 50% Female 30% Male - 70% Female 20% Male - 80% Female Question Title * 9. Which of the following issues have the greatest impact on your industry? Cost of training Recognition by industry Job opportunities Duration of training Other please list Question Title * 10. From the examples below please select the TRAINING BARRIERS that apply to your industry/s(You can choose more than one response) Difficult for small business to access training that meets needs Difficulty in training staff who work off site Little interest in higher level qualifications beyond certificate III Heavily regulated industry: training only linked to regulatory requirements limited delivery in regional centres Lack of supervisors to oversee training Age restrictions to achieve licences Suggest other barriers Question Title * 11. From the strategies below, please indicate which you believe address the barriers(Please tick your top 3) Development of skilled trainers to meet the future needs of the industry Recognition of prior learning and experience within the current workforce Flexible delivery and minimisation of workplace disruption E-learning Development of flexible delivery materials for qualifications Funding of skill sets, e.g. forklift license Funding existing worker traineeships at a State level Suggest other strategies Question Title * 12. From the examples below, please select the EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS that apply to your industry/s(You can choose more than one response) Poor perception of the industry Lack of clear pathways from school due to age restrictions in some areas Long time frame to progress through license to become qualified Shortage of experienced workers with relevant qualifications which industry demands movement of workers into mining sector Difficult to place young trainees in operational roles due to safety concerns etc. Suggest other barriers Question Title * 13. From the examples below, please select the STRATEGIES that address these barriers(You can choose more than one response) Allocation of resources to encourage students and young people into the industry Incentives to attract and retain high performing workers and maximise productivity within the current workforce Implementation of flexible working arrangements to attract and retain segments of the labour market (e.g. women, workers approaching retirement) Promotion of opportunities for training and career development Provision of training credits to offset tax Attraction of overseas workers through 457 visas Suggest other strategies Question Title * 14. Please indicate who your future RTO auditor will be Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Question Title * 15. Are you experiencing difficulty in recruiting and retaining trainers? Yes No If yes, why? Question Title * 16. Are there any other concerns you might have that would affect the training sector in Western Australia? Question Title * 17. So we can provide feedback about the results of the survey, please provide a contact and email address Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey Done