Certificate III Fenestration - February 2021

Skills List Survey

The AGWA is currently in the process of securing state based funding for the Certificate III Fenestration qualification. We now need some more information so we can gauge student numbers and plan delivery options for the qualification.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us show the need for this qualification in our industry. Also please forward the link on to anyone else that you think would support this qualification and the development of our industry.

Please also note that statistical data (no personal or contact data) may be shared with RTO's and government training authorities to strengthen our case for funding.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Organisation

Position

State

Post Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. The Certificate III in Fenestration qualification reflects the role of window and door fabrication workers involved in the manufacturing, assembly, quality checking and testing and final fabrication of fenestration products and hardware.
It covers the fabrication and assembly of timber, aluminium or uPVC windows and doors to Australian standards. Workers use a range of equipment and provide support functions directly related to producing products, anticipating problems and solving a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems.

How critical do you believe the Certificate III Fenestration is to the skill needs of your business/ the industry?

Extremely Critical

Critical

Required

Useful

Not required

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* 3. What will the Certificate III Fenestration qualification primarily be used for?

up skill existing workers

develop new workers

as an entry level requirement when recruiting workers

entice workers into the industry by offering a traineeship

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* 4. Which of the following best describes why the Certificate III Fenestration is needed in the Glass and Window Industry?

Industry needs a qualification so it is recognised as a valid career path to attract new workers

Need to attract more skilled workers to the industry

Need to increase skills of workers in the industry

Career progression in the industry requires a qualification

Career longevity in the industry requires a qualification

To identify someone to employ vs someone not to employ in an interview

Because I don't need a glazier but I want a qualified employee

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Why do you think this qualification is so important for our industry?

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* 6. If 4 units of the Certificate III in Fenestration were available as a free skill set training in Semester 2 2021 how many employees would you want to enrol in the course?

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* 7. If 4 units of the Certificate III in Fenestration were available as a skill set training but at a cost to employers in Semester 2 2021 how many employees would you want to enrol in the course?

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* 8. How many employees would you be likely to enrol in the full Certificate III Fenestration qualification over the next 3 -5 years?

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* 9. If an employee gains this qualification would they continue in the same job they currently have (but with better skills and can work more independently) or would this enable career progression (moving into a higher position within the organisation)?

Same Job

Career Progression

Comments

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* 10. When recruiting for window and door fabricators, would an individual holding the Certificate III Fenestration qualification have an advantage over an unqualified applicant with regard to securing employment?

Yes

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* 11. Would you be prefer to release an employee for block delivery of one week a month for 3-4 months or one day a week for 2-3 months for skill set training?
(Please note the full qualification will be a 2 year Traineeship)

Block release

Weekly training

Happy with either delivery option

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* 12. It is planned that the initial Skill Set Training will contain 4 units from the Certificate III Fenestration qualification. Which units would you prefer to have in the initial Skill Set Training?
(Please select only 4 units)

Work in a team

Work Safely

Make Measurements

Manually Move Glass

Select, cut and process materials for glazing products

Assemble glazing products

First Aid

Other unit

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* 13. Would you be prepared to contribute to the development of resources to speed up the availability of the complete qualification for your workers?

Yes - financially

Yes - industry advice and review

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* 14. Would you be interested in delivering training or developing resources on this skill set? If so please include your contact details

Delivering Training (you need a Certificate IV Training and Assessment)

Developing Resources

Contact Details:

Certificate III Fenestration - February 2021

Skills List Survey

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 3. What will the Certificate III Fenestration qualification primarily be used for?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes why the Certificate III Fenestration is needed in the Glass and Window Industry?

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* 5. Why do you think this qualification is so important for our industry?

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* 6. If 4 units of the Certificate III in Fenestration were available as a free skill set training in Semester 2 2021 how many employees would you want to enrol in the course?

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* 7. If 4 units of the Certificate III in Fenestration were available as a skill set training but at a cost to employers in Semester 2 2021 how many employees would you want to enrol in the course?

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* 8. How many employees would you be likely to enrol in the full Certificate III Fenestration qualification over the next 3 -5 years?

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* 9. If an employee gains this qualification would they continue in the same job they currently have (but with better skills and can work more independently) or would this enable career progression (moving into a higher position within the organisation)?

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* 10. When recruiting for window and door fabricators, would an individual holding the Certificate III Fenestration qualification have an advantage over an unqualified applicant with regard to securing employment?

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* 11. Would you be prefer to release an employee for block delivery of one week a month for 3-4 months or one day a week for 2-3 months for skill set training?(Please note the full qualification will be a 2 year Traineeship)

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* 12. It is planned that the initial Skill Set Training will contain 4 units from the Certificate III Fenestration qualification. Which units would you prefer to have in the initial Skill Set Training?(Please select only 4 units)

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* 13. Would you be prepared to contribute to the development of resources to speed up the availability of the complete qualification for your workers?

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* 14. Would you be interested in delivering training or developing resources on this skill set? If so please include your contact details

* 11. Would you be prefer to release an employee for block delivery of one week a month for 3-4 months or one day a week for 2-3 months for skill set training?
(Please note the full qualification will be a 2 year Traineeship)

* 12. It is planned that the initial Skill Set Training will contain 4 units from the Certificate III Fenestration qualification. Which units would you prefer to have in the initial Skill Set Training?
(Please select only 4 units)