Skills & Training
Needs 2013
Victorian Manufacturing
Industry
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Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Content
Introduction
Industry and data scope
Products and services
Data
Manufacturing trends and issues
Key messages, issues and challenges
Industry trends and outlook
Economic contribution
Employer profile
Labour productivity
Manufacturing workforce and skills
Key messages, issues and challenges
Employment
Skills composition
Job vacancies
Labour market characteristics
Occupations in demand
Specialised and in-shortage occupations
Workforce skills needs
Manufacturing vocational training provision
Key messages, issues and challenges
Training activity
Courses
Enrolments by occupation
Training providers
Funding patterns
Regional training activity
Student characteristics
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Introduction
In the context of Victoria’s dynamic economy, a demand-led
approach is the best way to ensure a responsive vocational
training system that will help as many people as possible build
skills that lead to better jobs. This is most evident in the results of
the market approach embodied in the Victorian Training
Guarantee, which has achieved positive outcomes for both
students and the economy.
The Refocusing Vocational Training in Victoria reforms are
designed to satisfy important criteria for a strong vocational
training market. Through these reforms the Government is
ensuring that the vocational training system continues to
produce positive outcomes for students, businesses and
Victoria.
Through Refocusing Vocational Training, there is a role for
Government in monitoring, providing information and responding
to the performance of the vocational training system. A key
mechanism by which the Government exercises this role is
through the Industry Participation Model. The Industry
Participation Model is based on a new partnership approach
between Government, industry and training providers. It
increases industry influence within the training market by
supporting more direct relationships between industry and
training providers and by increasing direct consultation with
Government.
An aim of the Industry Participation Model is to seek to improve
information sharing about training provision, options, outcomes,
gaps and associated barriers between industry, training
providers and employers to improve alignment between industry
needs and training delivery. A suite of information products and
tools are being developed, of which this report is one, to support
this aim and an overview of these is provided overleaf.
This report describes training and economic activity and
developments related to Victoria’s Manufacturing industry, bringing
together a range of qualitative and quantitative insights from desk
research and industry engagement. It highlights both the
challenges the industry faces in attracting the right skills, and the
opportunities businesses, training providers and Government have
to address these challenges. Key metrics used in this report
include enrolments by sub- industry, qualification level,
occupation, courses, age group, gender, learners facing barriers,
provider type, reason for study and completions. The report also
covers apprentices and trainees, and an analysis of the alignment
between training delivery and specific industry skills needs. The
report produces industry, sub-industry and region-specific findings
and, wherever possible, presents comparisons to developments at
the State level.
The purpose of this report is:
1. To provide a basis for understanding the Manufacturing sector
in relation to employment levels, skills shortage occupations,
current alignment and responsiveness of the vocational training
market to the needs of the sector and to provide an overview of
the challenges and opportunities in meeting industry vocational
skills needs both now and into the future.
2. To give detailed information around vocational training
enrolments by occupation, location, qualification levels and
student characteristics, as it relates to the Manufacturing sector
in order to gauge current trends in vocational training delivery.
3. To summarise the context of the Manufacturing sector in
relation to the size and scale of the labour and training markets
as well as the current policy, economic and social drivers that it
is facing.
Introduction
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Suite of Information Products and Tools
Victorian Quarterly Training Market
Reports
On-going series of quarterly reports aimed
at providing a summary of Victorian training
market performance following the
introduction of the student entitlement
system. The report covers three sections –
the first provides an overview of the
performance of the Victorian training
market, the second section examines the
participation of learners facing barriers and
the third examines the alignment of training
to industry skills needs
Vocational Training: Victoria’s Regions
Annual publication examining training delivery
in each of Victoria’s regions in the context of
the local population, economy and workforce,
building a picture of the relationship between
the local training system and regional skills
needs, training market performance and
responsiveness
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
providers/market/Pages/regionaltrends.aspx
Vocational Training: Victoria’s Industry
Report
Published annually, this report combines industry
intelligence and economic analysis with training
data to build a picture of the relationship between
industry skills needs, employment opportunities
and skills training. Each industry training profile
provides economic context and a summary of
training challenges and highlights from Industry
Participation Model initiatives
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
employers/industry/Pages/marketinfo.aspx
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
providers/market/Pages/reports.aspx
Industry Sub-sector Summary Reports
and Industry Factsheets
46 sub-sector summary reports which
highlight labour and training market dynamics
with an overview of current and forecast
employment needs and vocational training
patterns across the sectors and at the
regional level
A series of factsheets are also available for 19
industries
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
employers/industry/Pages/marketinfo.aspx
Business Toolkit and Case Studies
Portfolio Industry Reports
Toolkit for employers providing information on
how to get government subsidised training
under the Victorian Training Guarantee; getting
the best training for your business, with a
helpful checklist; information of Recognition of
Prior Learning; and a range of interesting
employer and training provider case studies
These reports describe training and
economic activity and developments related
to key Victoria’s industry sectors. Highlighted
are both the challenges the industry faces in
attracting the right skills, and the
opportunities businesses, training providers
and government have to address these
challenges. A range of key workforce and
training metrics are also provided. There are
two tiers of reports; detailed reports
representing the focus industries for the
Department in 2013, and summary reports
covering other industry sectors
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
training/employers/workforce/Pages/
marketfacilitation.aspx
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
employers/industry/Pages/marketinfo.aspx
Industry Blog
Industry Skills Update - e-Alerts
A forum for people interested in industry
skills and training issues in Victoria, the
blog features a range of topics relevant to
stakeholders, information on recent
industry events, groups and forums and
new initiatives focused on enhancing market
performance through facilitation activities
Regular email update featuring the latest news
about Industry Participation Model activities;
market facilitation and related government
initiatives; reports; and training performance
information
http://skillsblogvic.wordpress.com/
To subscribe contact: Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development,
skills.online@edumail.vic.gov.au
Web Pages – Industry Training Market
Information
19 webpages with information about the skills
and training market for Victorian industries. For
each industry, there’s a training snapshot,
information about skills in demand, training
market intelligence reports along with more
detailed reporting for each industry sub- sector.
Information is updated regularly
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/
employers/industry/Pages/marketinfo.aspx
Rate Your Training
E-Marketplace (in development)
Victorian Skills Gateway
Ratings tool for industry and employers
which is a simple-to-use system where
employers can rate the performance of a
training provider in a particular study area
against selected criteria, and review and
compare the ratings of other employers
Website which facilitates connections between
employers and training providers. Employers
can anonymously post their training
requirements and training providers are able to
provide structured response online. Employers
are then able to review the response with no
obligation, create a shortlist and follow up
directly with their preferred providers
One-stop-shop of Victorian vocational
education and training to help find the best
option for students. Searches can be
performed on occupations, courses, training
providers, video and written case studies.
This website is also viewable via a purposebuilt smartphone interface
http://rateyourtraining.com.au/
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http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
victorianskillsgateway/Pages/home.aspx
Industry and data scope
This section summarises the scope of the Manufacturing
industry1 as well as key data sources.
Products and services
The Manufacturing industry covers the physical or chemical
transformation of materials, substances or components into new
products drawn from raw materials that are products of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry, Mining industry or
products of other Manufacturing units.
Units in the Manufacturing industry are often described as plants,
factories or mills and characteristically use power- driven
machines and other materials-handling equipment. However,
units that transform materials, substances or components into
new products by hand, or in the unit’s home, are also included.
Activities undertaken by units incidental to their manufacturing
activity, such as selling directly to the consumer products
manufactured on the same premises from which they are sold,
such as bakeries and custom tailors, are also included in the
division. If, in addition to self-produced products, other products
that are not manufactured by the same unit are also sold, the
rules for the treatment of mixed activities have to be applied and
units classified according to their predominant activity.
Assembly of the component parts of manufactured products,
either self-produced or purchased from other units, is considered
manufacturing. For example, assembly of self- manufactured
prefabricated components at a construction site is considered
manufacturing, as the assembly is incidental to the manufacturing
activity. Conversely, when undertaken as a primary activity, the
on-site assembly of components manufactured by others is
considered to be construction.
Figure 1.1: Manufacturing ANZSIC breakdown
ANZSIC
code
ANZSIC industry
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Food Product Manufacturing
12
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
13
Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing
14
Wood Product Manufacturing
15
Pulp, Paper and Converted Paper Product
Manufacturing
16
Printing (including the Reproduction of Recorded
Media)
17
Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing
18
Basic Chemical and Chemical Product Manufacturing
19
Polymer Product and Rubber Product Manufacturing
20
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
21
Primary Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing
22
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
23
Transport Equipment Manufacturing
24
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
25
Furniture and Other Manufacturing
Data
The main source of data on vocational training activities is the
training activity database referred to as SV Training System
(SVTS).
The report presents findings for the time period from 2008 to
2013, with an in depth analysis of developments and patterns in
the 2013 calendar year. Data was extracted from SVTS as at
March 2014 and subject to revision.
This report includes government subsidised vocational training
enrolments only. Data on completions contain all government
subsidised and fee for service enrolments at any course level by
all providers.
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As defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian and New Zealand
Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006.
Training data shown in the tables are rounded to the nearest 100
when the figures are greater than 1,000; to the nearest 50 when
they are between 100 and 1,000; and to the nearest 10 when they
are less than 100. Any percentages are calculated based on the
original, unrounded data.
Industry and data scope
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Manufacturing trends and issues
This section focuses on the Manufacturing industry as a whole. It covers: key issues and challenges including economic conditions,
new regulations, demographic changes, changing social attitudes, new technology/processes, changing consumer tastes,
environmental sustainability and the direction of industry restructuring.
Key messages, issues and challenges
• Manufacturing is a key part of the Victorian economy, with
deep links to other industries including agriculture,
construction, utilities and services. The industry plays a vital
role in exports as well as in the dissemination of innovation.
• Manufacturing has been in transition for decades and despite
experiencing declining trends in output and employment, over
recent years, remains one of the leading industries central to
Victoria. Lately, it has been under significant pressure from a
range of macroeconomic factors, including a volatile Australian
dollar and increased international competition.
• This highlights the need to shift focus to high-end innovative
products where the industry has comparative advantage.
Emerging opportunities have been identified in establishing
niche areas in knowledge intensive manufacturing, e.g.
pharmaceuticals, transport equipment; developing upstream
processing in extractive and agricultural industries and
focusing on the automotive and defence supply chains.
However, capitalising on such opportunities will require a highly
skilled workforce and stellar management systems.
• Industry research2 has identified a number of key change
drivers that can influence skills requirements. These include
the volatile Australian dollar and overseas competition and their
snowball effects on production costs which can be further
exacerbated by the slow productivity growth in Victorian
Manufacturing compared to its global counterparts. Other
factors include advancements in technology, changes in
regulations and an ageing workforce.
• These change drivers over the past few years have put
increasing emphasis on the need for a highly skilled
Manufacturing workforce, which is driving greater educational
requirements and changing the occupational mix of jobs.
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Literature review includes (but is not confined to) the following reports: MSA
Environmental Scans (2012, 2013 and 2014), Deloitte Access Economics (2012)
ITAB report, IBIS World (2012) reports, DIISR (2010) reports, AWPA (2014)
Manufacturing Workforce Study.
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Efforts have also been made to improve the productivity of the
workforce. In many cases, improved productivity has come about
with a fall in employment numbers, as the workforce adjusts to
grow in efficiency. Consequently, it is prudent to develop a
flexible and skilled workforce to meet productivity targets.
• Given the changing face of Manufacturing, it is of the highest
priority to upskill and cross skill existing workers in the industry.
Increasingly there are calls for cross-skilling and hybrid skills that
enable an employee to work with integrated technologies,
especially across mechanical, electrical, digital and sustainability
skills.
• Furthermore, there has been a push to improve core skills in the
Manufacturing workforce. Research has identified the need to
increase skill development in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) skills at all levels, as they equip
students for vocational training and higher education. The
industry’s future competitiveness is reliant on workers with higher
level qualitative and quantitative skill. Foundation skills are
essential in promoting a workplace culture that supports
innovation and growth. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
skills have been earmarked for improvement as these skills help
boost labour productivity and eliminate resource wastage via
miscalculation and/or repetition.
• Manufacturing needs strong leadership to help realise and
capitalise on opportunities and as such the need for better
management skills. Managers at all levels play an important role
in fostering a high performing culture and improving the
qualification profile of managers will strengthen capacity.
• Furthermore, in order for the industry to prosper, logistics and
supply chain functions and customer service will need to be
improved. Having a workforce highly skilled in these functions will
help the industry adapt to an industry in transition.
• Engineering skills too, have been identified as in shortage
across all Manufacturing sub-industries, and include shortages
in Industrial, Mechanical and Chemical Engineers and Aircraft
Maintenance Engineers.
• A shortage in the metals trades, particularly amongst
Structural Steel Trades Workers, Metal Fitters and Machinists
is also prevalent across many Manufacturing sub-industries.
Many of these skills are in demand in the resources and
defence sectors, making it challenging to attract and retain
workers with similar skills in the Manufacturing industry.
Industry trends and outlook
• The total value of Manufacturing output has remained stable
over the past decade, but its share of the economy has
fallen and its composition is changing. However, despite a
recent decline of one per cent, the industry remains the third
largest contributor in Victoria.
• Victoria is transitioning from an industrial economy to a
more knowledge intensive, globalised economy led by a
rapidly growing services sector. The Manufacturing sector
has been the primary driving force behind this rapid
structural change within Victorian industries over the past
two decades.3 Its output has fallen as a share of total
Victorian output since 2006-07.
• Based on the recently announced closures of several large
manufacturers in Victoria, it is expected that structural
changes within the economy will continue. However, as a
large part of the shift out of manufacturing has already
occurred, these may not generate the levels of structural
change seen in the past.
• Reflecting economic trends, the Victorian Manufacturing
industry workforce has shrunk by eight per cent since 200708.
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Economic contribution
Victoria’s Manufacturing industry contributed approximately $29
billion to the state economy in 2012-13, around 10 per cent of
total output. The industry directly employs approximately
298,000 workers, representing 10 per cent of Victorian
employment, the third largest sector by employment size.
The sub-sectors that make up Manufacturing are varied and
owing to the change in the structure and nature of the
industry, there has been declining economic activity in some
sub-sectors while activity has strengthened in other sub- sectors
where economic opportunities are emerging.
Manufacturing output has fallen slightly (by one per cent) since
2007-08. Over the past five years, the following Manufacturing
sub-sectors have witnessed a rise in output: Food Products,
Beverage and Tobacco Product, Petroleum and Coal Product,
Basic Chemical and Chemical Product, Non- metallic Mineral
Products, Primary Metal and Metal Products and Furniture and
Other Products.
Furniture and Other Product Manufacturing was the largest
contributing sub-sector in 2012-13, accounting for 35 per cent of
the Victorian Manufacturing output - a trend prevalent since
2007-08. The sub-sector has also witnessed the largest growth
in output since 2007-08, by 31 per cent. Textile, Clothing and
Footwear Manufacturing accounted for the next largest share of
output (20 per cent). However, the output of this sub-sector fell
by 17 per cent over the same period.
Employment in the Manufacturing industry has declined by eight
per cent since 2007-08. However, as with output, the
employment decline has not been prevalent in all Manufacturing
sub-sectors. Details on the Manufacturing workforce have been
elaborated in the next section.
Deloitte Access Economics (2014) Structural change and labour market trends in
Victoria, for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development,
Melbourne
Manufacturing trends and issues
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Figure 2.1: Manufacturing output ($ million), Victoria, 2007-08 and 2012-13
10,100
7,700
6,800
5,600
Furniture/
other
Non-metallic
mineral products
Polymer/
rubber products
Basic
chemical
950 700
Machinery
& Equipment
150 200
100 150
Petroleum &
coal products
1,800 1,500 1,9001,800
1,0001,200
Transport
equipment
750
1,300 1,500 1,4001,400
Fabricated metal
products
1,800
Printing
TCF products
Beverage/
tobacco products
Food
products
Wood
products
600 500
250 300
Pulp &
Paper products
1,200
Primary metal/
metal products
2,300
1,200 1,300
2007-08
2012-13
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) Employment Forecasts, June 2013
A highly skilled workforce leads to increased productivity and economic growth. High quality education and skills training is essential for
Victorians to access the opportunities of a growing and changing economy, and an increasingly sophisticated and information-rich society.
Employer profile
At the end of June 2012, it was estimated that there were 24,300 businesses in the Victorian Manufacturing sector. The distribution of
Manufacturing businesses by employment level was skewed towards small sized employing businesses (between 1 and 19 employees).
Forty-eight per cent of all Manufacturing businesses employ between 1 to 19 employees compared with an all-industry average of 35
per cent. Non-employing businesses comprised a smaller proportion of Manufacturing businesses when compared with the all-industry
average (40 per cent compared with 61 per cent).
Figure 2.2: Share of businesses by employment, Victoria, 2012
61%
48%
40%
35%
11%
4%
Non Employing
1 to 19
1%
20 to 199
200+
Manufacturing
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Count of Australian Businesses, including entries and exits, 2012
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0.3%
All industries
With regards to turnover, Victoria’s Manufacturing businesses were less likely to be in the low/medium turnover ranges (zero to less than
$200,000), and more likely than average to have a large annual turnover of $200,000 or more.
Figure 2.3: Share of businesses by turnover size, Victoria, 2012
39%
35%
28%
31
%
25%
20%
16%
6%
Zero to less than $50k
$50k to less than $200k
$200k to less than $2m
$2m or more
Manufacturing
All industries
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Count of Australian Businesses, including entries and exits, 2012
Seventy-six per cent of employment in the Manufacturing industry was located within metropolitan Melbourne, with 24 per cent located
in regional Victoria. In Melbourne, Manufacturing business establishments were heavily concentrated in the south-east (Greater
Dandenong, Kingston), east (Knox) and north-west (Hume) industrial nodes. Manufacturing business establishments in regional
Victoria were also generally consolidated in major centres and townships. 4
The highest concentration of employment within the Manufacturing industry in Victoria was within the Southern Metropolitan (23 per
cent), Eastern Metropolitan (18 per cent), and Northern Metropolitan (15 per cent) regions.5
4
DSDBI (2012) Business location in Victoria: A decade of change
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Regional Distribution are estimates only based on ABS (2011) Census of Population and Housing
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Figure 2.4: Number of Manufacturing establishments in
metropolitan and regional Victoria, 2012-13
1 to 5
5 to 10
10 to 50
50 to 100
100 or more
Mildura
Swan Hill
Echuca
Wodonga
Shepparton Wangaratta
Horsham
Labour productivity
Labour productivity is defined as real gross value added per
hour worked. The figure below shows the average annual
compound rate of growth in labour productivity for the
Manufacturing industry over the period 2003 to 2013.
Nationally the average compound annual growth rate of labour
productivity for Manufacturing was 1.5 per cent, higher
than the all-industry average of 1.3 per cent.
Bendigo
Upskilling the workforce continues to be an important focus for
increasing productivity, and producing more with less. A welltrained, job-ready workforce is the life-blood of Victoria’s industry
and business and the largest determinant of productivity in the
State’s economy.
Ballarat
Bairnsdale
Geelong
Traralgon
Warrnambool
Figure 2.5: Labour productivity measure by gross value
added (GVA) per hour worked, average annual growth,
Australia, 2003-2013
Campbellfield
1.5%
Manufacturing
Bayswater
Dandenong
All industries
1.3%
1 to 50
50 to 100
100 to 200
200 to 500
500 or more
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian System of National
Accounts, 5204.0
Source: Based on data from WorkSafe Victoria
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Manufacturing workforce and skills
This section focuses on the Manufacturing industry workforce. It covers employment levels and trends, as well as workforce characteristics
such as age and skill level.
Key messages, issues and challenges
• Approximately 298,000 people were employed in Victoria’s Manufacturing industry in 2012-13. The industry has seen employment
fall by eight per cent over the five years to 2012-13. Characteristics of the Manufacturing workforce include:
– The industry’s workforce had a comparatively smaller representation within the youth cohort of 15-24 years old.
– Manufacturing is male dominated, with men making up a much higher proportion of the workforce (70 per cent) than women.
– A large proportion of the Manufacturing industry workforce (45 per cent) had no post school qualifications, higher than the all
industry average of 40 per cent.
• Trends in the Manufacturing recruitment market have shown that the number of job vacancies in the industry has been falling slightly,
reflecting economic and industry trends.
• Nine occupations in the Manufacturing industry – including Sheetmetal Trades Workers, Bakers and Mechanical Engineers – are
considered to be experiencing skills shortages in Victoria.
• In an environment of significant pressure to innovate and compete, the Manufacturing industry is increasingly reliant on a workforce
that is flexible, has highly developed broad skills and strengths in design thinking, technology, management and innovation. Through
a higher skill level and strong foundation skills the workforce will be positioned to adapt as the industry continues its transition towards
more advanced manufacturing.6
• A quality, highly-skilled workforce is therefore identified as critical to the success of businesses in the Manufacturing industry, and the
industry continues to face significant challenges in meeting its workforce needs.
• The traditional skills required of the Manufacturing workforce remain paramount: strong Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) and LLN skills, logistics/supply chain and customer service alongside strong management and leadership skills.
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AWPA (2014) manufacturing Workforce study
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Employment
Approximately 298,000 people were employed in Victoria’s Manufacturing industry in 2012-13. The industry has seen employment fall by
eight per cent over the last five years, equating to losses of around 26,100 employees. However, reflecting trends in output and
corresponding to the changing nature and structure of the industry, this decline has not been prevalent in all Manufacturing sub-sectors.
• Over the past five years, the following Manufacturing sub-sectors have witnessed a rise in employment: Food Products, Beverage
and Tobacco Product, Printing, Petroleum and Coal Product, Non-metallic Mineral Products and Primary Metal and Metal
Products.
• Food Product Manufacturing was the largest contributing sub-sector in 2012 13, accounting for 21 per cent of the Victorian
Manufacturing employment - a trend prevalent since 2007-08. The sub-sector witnessed a four per cent growth in employment since
2007-08. Transport Equipment Manufacturing accounted for the next largest share of employment (15 per cent).
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20,900
16,600
Furniture/
other
36,800
Machinery
& Equipment
2007-08
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies Employment Forecasts, June 2013
29,900
46,100
Transport
equipment
23,300
16,000
Fabricated metal
products
18,100
16,400
Primary metal/
metal products
13,200
12,600
Non-metallic
mineral products
20,400
19,700
Polymer/
rubber products
14,500
14,800
Basic
chemical
3,200
Petroleum &
coal products
2,700
18,300
17,400
Printing
8,200
8,700
Pulp &
Paper products
12,700
10,500
Wood
products
17,900
20,400
TCF products
7,600
7,100
Beverage/
tobacco products
Food
products
37,600
66,700
63,900
Figure 3.1: Manufacturing, Victoria, 2007-08 and 2012-13
2012-13
Skills composition
Compared to the majority of sectors, the pattern in Manufacturing is different in that there are a greater proportion of lower skilled roles than
higher skilled roles.
The Manufacturing industry’s skill levels show a relatively stable pattern into the future. Higher skilled roles as a percentage of the overall
workforce are projected to remain at approximately 26 per cent of the workforce through to 2020-21, higher than the levels reported in
2004-05. Higher skilled roles surpassed medium skilled roles in 2010-11 and this trend is expected to continue to 2020 21. Lower skilled
roles are expected to continue to account for the highest proportion of industry employment into the future, accounting for half of
employment in 2020-21 (compared with 51 per cent in 2012-13). The proportion of medium skilled roles in the industry is expected to
remain unchanged over the same period.
Figure 3.2: Manufacturing industry skill levels, Victoria, 2004-05 to 2020-21
Forecast 2012-13 to 2020-21
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2004-05
2006-07
2008-09
2010-11
2012-13
2014-15
High Skill
2016-17
2018-19
Medium Skill
2020-21
Low Skill
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies Employment Forecasts, June 2013
Note: High skill—managers and professionals. Medium skill—technicians and trades workers, community and personal service workers. Low skill—clerical and administrative
workers, sales workers, machinery operators, drivers and labourers
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Job vacancies
Figure 3.3 below highlights the number of vacancies posted online in Victoria over the last two years for selected key Manufacturing
occupations. The number of online job advertisements across Manufacturing occupations has fluctuated over the period and generally
tracks the decreasing trend seen in the national Internet Vacancy Index.7 Job advertisements for Product Assemblers and Food and
Drink Factory Workers have undergone fewer fluctuations and the decline in vacancies has been slower since 2011 than the other top
employing Manufacturing occupations.
There were approximately 3,900 newly lodged vacancies in key Manufacturing occupational groupings in November 2013. Sales
Assistants were the largest occupational grouping, followed by Storepersons, Forklift Drivers, Packers and Metal Fitters and
Machinists.
Figure 3.3: Number of newly lodged online vacancies in key Manufacturing occupations, Victoria, 2011 to 2013
600
Storepersons
Forklift Drivers
500
Packers
400
Metal Fitters and Machinists
Production Managers
300
Structural Steel and Welding Trades
200
Industrial, Mechanical and
Production Engineers
10
0
Product Assemblers
Food and Drink Factory Workers
0
Mar-11
Jul-11
Nov-11
Mar-12
Jul-12
Nov-12
Mar-13
Jul-13
Nov-13
Source: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Internet Vacancy Index (based on a count of online vacancies newly lodged on SEEK, My
Career, CareerOne and Australian JobSearch), major advertising occupations only. Note: caution advised when using monthly occupation data as it is susceptible to fluctuation
from month to month.
7
16
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, DEEWR Vacancy Report, February 2013
Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Labour market characteristics
Figure 3.4: Proportion of employment by age, Victoria, 2012-13
Employment by age
The Manufacturing workforce was generally evenly split
across all age groups. Most of the Manufacturing industry
workforce was within the age cohort of 25-54 years – at 70
per cent, slightly higher than the proportion across all
Victorian industries (67 per cent). However, at 12 per cent, the
proportion of youth cohort (15-24 years) was less than the all
industry average of 16 per cent.
Manufacturing
All industries
15-24
12% 22%
16%
24%
25-34
24%
23%
35-44
24%
21%
18%
17%
45-54
55+
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies Employment Forecasts, June 2013
Employment by gender
Figure 3.5: Proportion of employment by gender, Victoria,
2012-13
Manufacturing employed a higher proportion of men (70 per
cent) than women. The all-industry average is 54 per cent male
compared with 46 per cent female.
Manufacturing
All industries
30%
46%
70%
54%
Females
Males
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies Employment Forecasts, June 2013
Manufacturing workforce and skills
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Figure 3.6: Proportion of employment by qualification
level, Victoria, 2012-13
Employment by qualification level
A large proportion of the Manufacturing industry workforce (45
per cent) had no post school qualifications, higher than the all
industry average of 40 per cent. The industry had a lower
proportion of higher education qualified workers than
the ‘all industries’ average (20 per cent compared to 29 per
cent).
Manufacturing
45%
40%
All industries
No post
school quals
Certificate
I or II
4%
22% 8% 20%
3% 18% 11%
Certificate
III or IV
29%
Diploma
Higher
Education
Source: Monash Centre of Policy Studies Employment Forecasts, June 2013
Employment by region
In 2011 the bulk of employment in the Manufacturing industry was located in Metropolitan Victoria, with the highest proportion of
employment (24 per cent) in the Southern Metropolitan area.
Figure 3.7: Share of Manufacturing employment in metropolitan and regional Victoria, 2011
24%
17%
18%
18%
Western
Metropolitan
Eastern
Metropolitan
7%
Barwon
South West
3%
3%
Gippsland
Grampians
5%
5%
Hume
Loddon Mallee
Northern
Metropolitan
Regional Victoria
Source: Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (2013) LGA Employment Forecasts
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Southern
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Victoria
Occupations in demand
Table 3.1 highlights the occupations at four-digit ANZSCO level (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) that
align to the Manufacturing industry. Note that while some occupations also align to other industries, the figures shown are specific to the
Manufacturing industry.
In 2012-13, Production Managers, Packers and Product Assemblers were the largest employing occupations, representing 12 per cent of
total employment in this sector.
Table 3.1: Employment change for top 20 occupations in the Manufacturing industry, Victoria, 2007-08 to 2012-13
2007-08
employment
2012-13
employment
% Change 2007-08
to 2012-13
Production Managers
7,300
13,000
78%
Packers
11,500
11,070
-4%
Product Assemblers
15,120
11,050
-27%
Food and Drink Factory Workers
7,290
10,320
42%
Metal Fitters and Machinists
10,310
9,770
-5%
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
9,810
9,220
-6%
Forklift Drivers
6,590
8,150
24%
Storepersons
7,370
7,670
4%
Sales Assistants (General)
6,650
7,290
10%
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
6,350
6,460
2%
Advertising and Sales Managers
5,070
5,760
14%
Purchasing and Supply Logistics Clerks
5,080
5,520
9%
Accounting Clerks
4,170
5,460
31%
Manufacturers
5,630
5,160
-8%
Occupation
Sales Representatives
5,260
5,020
-4%
Truck Drivers
4,060
4,280
6%
Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
6,110
4,230
-31%
Engineering Production Workers
8,690
4,180
-52%
Cabinetmakers
7,130
4,170
-41%
Meat Process Workers
3,070
4,010
31%
152,000
155,500
2%
Other
VET occupations highlighted in green
Manufacturing workforce and skills
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Specialised and in-shortage occupations
This section focuses on current skills shortages in specific
occupations related to the Manufacturing industry as well as
those occupations that are specialised.8 The Department’s
analysis of skill shortages considers both quantitative evidence
and intelligence gathered through industry consultation and
related sources.9
Highlighted below are the occupations within the Manufacturing
industry that are deemed to be specialised and/or in-shortage.
Table 3.2 then provides a summary of key Manufacturing
occupations by specialised and in-shortage status.
Mechanical Engineers are identified as being a shortage occupation
in Victoria and are also a specialised occupation. Mechanical
Engineers plan, design, organise and oversee the assembly,
erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process
plant and installations. Shortages associated with Mechanical
Engineers in Victoria are driven by high growth trends in
employment, expanding average working hours and higher levels of
graduate absorption. Industry research has shown that recruitment
difficulties were most prevalent in specific technical areas, with a lack
of candidates with suitable experience in turbines, heating and
ventilation, production lines or reliability schedules. For design
vacancies, competency in key design software packages, such as
Revit, were also in demand. Employers also considered
employability skills such as communication skills, English language
skills and a strong work ethic as essential for many roles.
Mechanical
Engineers
Skills
Shortage

Specialised
Occupation

Fitter / Turners are identified as being a shortage occupation in
Victoria and are also a specialised occupation. Fitter / Turners fit,
assemble, grind and shape metal parts and subassemblies to
fabricate production machines and other equipment. Skill Shortages
associated with Fitter / Turners in Victoria are driven by high growth
trends in employment and expanding average working hours. Labour
market research has shown that specialist skills and experience in
demand by employers includes hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and
CNC-machining as well as exposure to industry sector specific
working environments. English language skills were also a barrier for
the successful recruitment of some candidates. Exposure within the
food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries was particularly
sought in the labour market.
Fitter / Turners
Skills
Shortage
Specialised


Occupation
Bakers are identified as being a shortage occupation in Victoria.
Bakers prepare and bake bread loaves and rolls. Skill Shortages
associated with Bakers in Victoria are driven by high trend levels in
employment and replacement demand, growing average working
hours and graduate absorption. Labour market research has shown
that skill shortages are particularly prevalent in metropolitan Victoria,
with some vacancies that were long standing and had been
advertised a number of times. Some intelligence suggests that there
may be difficulty in attracting candidates due to working conditions
such as pay levels and difficult work hours. Further, employers are
generally seeking people with both qualifications (Certificate III in
Retail Baking) and up to five years bakery experience. Labour
market demand is also strong for people with specialist skills, such
as extensive experience with sourdough bread, artisan baking or
expertise with particular bakery machinery.
Bakers
Skills
Shortage
Specialised


Occupation
Sheetmetal Trades Workers are identified as being a
shortage occupation in Victoria and are also a specialised
occupation. Sheetmetal Trades Workers mark out, shape, form
and join sheetmetal and other materials to make products and
components. Skill Shortages associated with Sheetmetal Trades
Workers in Victoria were driven by above average graduate
absorption and a high vacancy rate, with 1.4 suitable applicants
per vacancy on average. Employers sought skilled apprentices in
computer software such as Plasma Computerised Cutter,
replacing most of the basic jobs in the industry. Base skills in
reading drawings, use of a guillotine and press break machine
together with familiarity with emerging occupational technologies
were critical skill sets in the labour market.
8
DEECD uses the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Specialised
Occupations List 2013. These occupations have a long lead-time for training,
high economic value and a significant match between training and
employment.
9
Department of Employment, Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch
(2013) Skill Shortage Occupations – various occupations
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Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Sheetmetal
Skills
Trades Workers Shortage
Specialised


Occupation
Metal Machinists are identified as being a shortage occupation in
Victoria and are also a specialised occupation. Metal Machinists set
up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and
castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and
specifications. Shortages associated with Metal Machinists in
Victoria are driven by high growth trends in employment and
expanding average working hours. Labour market research has
shown that although most positions required a qualification,
employers noted the most important factor was high level experience
of at least two years when recruiting for specialist positions within the
industry.
Metal
Machinists
Skills
Shortage
Specialised
Occupation
Cabinetmakers are identified as being a shortage occupation in
Victoria. Cabinetmakers fabricate or repair wooden furniture, and fit
and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture. Skill
Shortages associated with Cabinetmakers in Victoria are driven by a
high growth in replacement demand, coupled with market intelligence
supporting areas of skill shortage. Industry research has shown that
recruitment difficulties were often associated with a lack of supply of
people with the appropriate trade qualifications, experience, licensing
or workmanship, with a number of employers sighting a deficit
between the skill level claimed by many applicants and their actual
capabilities.
Cabinetmakers
Skills
Shortage
Specialised
Occupation
Electrical Engineers are identified as being a shortage occupation
in Victoria and are also a specialised occupation. Electrical Engineers
design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation,
operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for
the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.
Skill Shortages associated with Electrical Engineers in Victoria are
driven by high trend levels in replacement demand, wages, vacancies
and graduate absorption. Industry intelligence is consistent in flagging
this as a shortage occupation. Research has shown that employers
found it difficult to recruit people with both technical and soft skills
such as communication, English language skills and a positive work
attitude. Particular challenges related to technical skills included smart
meters, switches, surges and high voltage cables as well as
AutoCAD.
Electrical
Engineers
Skills
Shortage
Specialised


Occupation
Electronics Engineers are identified as being a shortage
occupation in Victoria and are also a specialised occupation.
Electronics Engineers design, develop, adapt, install, test and
maintain electronic components, circuits and systems used for
computer systems, communication systems, entertainment,
transport and other industrial applications. Available labour
market and recruitment data suggests that with growing
replacement demand and high wage growth pressure and
graduate absorption, this occupation will continue to be inshortage.
Electronics
Engineers
Skills
Shortage
Specialised


Occupation
Skills shortage occupations also relevant to Manufacturing:
Supply and Distribution Managers are identified as being a
shortage occupation in Victoria. Supply and Distribution Managers
plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and
distribution of goods produced by an organisation. Industry trends
show growing employment demand coupled with industry intelligence
reporting that businesses are experiencing difficulties in sourcing
managerial level employees with sufficient experience and the
capabilities required for the role.
Supply and
Distribution
Managers
Skills
Shortage

Specialised
Occupation

Table 3.2: Occupations ‘in-shortage’ or ‘specialised’
Occupation
In-shortage
Specialised
Mechanical Engineers
Yes
Yes
Fitters / Turners
Yes
Yes
Bakers
Yes
No
Sheetmetal Trades
Workers
Yes
Yes
Metal Machinists
Yes
Yes
Cabinetmakers
Yes
No
Supply and Distribution
Managers
Yes
No
Electrical Engineers
Yes
Yes
Electronics Engineers
Yes
Yes
Manufacturing workforce and skills
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Workforce skills needs
• Changing economic conditions over the past few years have
put increasing emphasis on the need for a highly skilled
workforce in Manufacturing. In order to continue to be a
global competitor, the industry needs a more flexible
workforce, and up-skilling and cross-skilling are a high
priority for this industry.
• Technological advancement in the industry has also led to
evolving job roles which require employees to have higher
and/or greater breadth of skills and use of technology. As
manufacturers change and innovate, most jobs across the
industry will be increasingly integrated with technology and the
ability to manage and navigate these technologies will be a
central role for the training market, driving growth in higher and
broader skills across the workforce. Significant competitive
advantage can be gained by creating high performing and
technologically advanced manufacturing capabilities10 and
improving current IT proficiency levels across the industry
sector - the Victorian manufacturing workforce currently has
the fourth lowest problem solving in technology-rich
environments proficiency across all industries.11
• The Manufacturing workforce is also ageing, leading to
increasing demands for new, skilled recruits. Skills in
environment and sustainability are also becoming
increasingly important.
• Reports from across the industry suggest a skills shortage in
engineering. Specifically, skills shortages in the following
occupations have been identified: Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer (Avionics); Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
(Mechanical); Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures).
• Research indicates a need to increase skill development in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) skills at all levels, as they equip students for
vocational training. Greater focus on foundation skills is also
essential as these skills help promote a workplace culture
that supports innovation and growth. The issue of low
language, literary and numeracy (LLN) skills that is
prevalent in the industry also needs to be addressed to
allow workers to engage in further training.
10 AWPA (2014) manufacturing Workforce study
11 ABS (2013) 4228.0 - Programme for the International Assessment of Adult
Competencies, Australia, 2011-12
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Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
• Victorian manufacturers have a lower level of skills utilisation
for technicians and trades workers, labourers and process
workers and apprentices than seen at the national level and
60 per cent of Victorian manufacturing companies don’t have
human resource management plans in place. This indicates
an opportunity for Manufacturing companies to be guided in
how to gain skills utilisation improvements that will make
available more of the existing skills of the workforce.
• Skills recognised as supporting the advancement of
Manufacturing in Victoria include enhanced management
capabilities, innovation and design thinking:
- Management skills:12 Strong management skills are
required to support change and innovation across the
industry. Managerial competence has been found to be a
key contributor to productivity growth. Research has
shown that productivity is positively correlated with high
management practice, with improvements in
management of one-sixth increasing productivity by onequarter to one-third.
- Innovation: A skilled workforce geared towards innovative
thinking will support the creation and implementation of new
ideas and adapt to new technologies and organisational
changes across the industry, countering competitive
pressures in a high cost operating environment. Further,
through innovation the industry can enhance their
productivity through product development, system and
process improvements and organisational change.
- Design thinking: Closely linked to innovation, is creating
broader skills across the whole workforce to think, with a
‘design mindset.’13 This requires developing skills in
workers to think about their role in an integrated
manufacturing system from customers, R&D, design,
manufacturing, and the delivery of products and services.
Soft skills characteristic of a design skills set include –
empathy, integrative thinking, optimism, experimentalism
and collaboration.14
12 Roos, G (2014) Manufacturing in 2030 – the new horizon, MSA Symposium,
April 2014
13 Bucolo, S (2014) Manufacturing in 2030 – the new horizon, MSA Symposium,
April 2014
14 Brown, T. (2008) Design Thinking HBR June
Manufacturing vocational training provision
This section focuses on training provided for the Manufacturing industry. It covers training activity including a regional analysis,
courses, providers and student characteristics.
Key messages, issues and challenges
• Government subsidised enrolments in Manufacturing
courses have increased over the five years between 2008
and 2013, up by 61 per cent to approximately 43,500
enrolments.
• A relatively high proportion of Manufacturing enrolments
were traineeships – 30 per cent of industry enrolments in
2013, compared with an average across all industries of 13
per cent.
• Apprenticeship enrolments accounted for 15 per cent of
training delivery in this industry in 2013.
• Engineering Production Systems Worker, Factory Process
Workers and Food and Drink Factory Workers were the
largest occupational groupings, collectively representing 53
per cent of all enrolments across the industry in 2013. The
courses with the highest number of enrolments were the
Certificates IV and III in Competitive Systems and Practices
and Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.
• Research and consultation with industry has revealed some
concerns with training provision, including difficulty in
navigating the training system by small and medium
enterprises and availability of qualified vocational training
teachers.
• Training barriers include access to modern equipment and
facilities and niche trades that attract small numbers of
students which can deter providers from offering the
necessary training modules.
• It can be difficult to access training providers when operations
are located in remote areas. Consequently, many employers
are the primary providers of training. This raises issues
around variance in training delivery, including lack of quality
training provision and, around skills transferability.
• Anecdotal evidence also suggests that manufacturers lack
strong links with schools and higher education institutions,
which are pivotal in ensuring smooth flow of training delivery.
• The majority of training is with private training providers, who
accounted for around 68 per cent of industry enrolments in
2013. This has increased from 56 per cent in 2012.
• In 2013, the largest region in terms of Manufacturing training
delivery was Western Metropolitan, accounting for 30 per cent
of industry enrolments, followed by Southern Metropolitan
accounting for 23 per cent of enrolments.
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students
represented 33 per cent of all Manufacturing enrolments in
2013. Four per cent of 2012 enrolments were by students
reporting a disability, and one per cent were by students from
an Indigenous background.
• The age profile of Manufacturing students is older than the
average student age profile across all industry training. This
mirrors Manufacturing workforce trends. Seventy-two per cent
of enrolments aligned to this industry were by students aged
25 or older compared with an all-industry average of 56 per
cent.
Manufacturing vocational training provision
23
Training activity
Table 4.1 opposite gives a summary of training activity for the
Manufacturing industry over the period 2008 to 2013.
Enrolments
Government subsidised enrolments in Manufacturing courses
have increased between 2008 and 2013, up by 61 per cent from
2008.
Between 2012 and 2013, government subsidised enrolments in
Manufacturing increased by four per cent. In 2013,
Manufacturing was the fourth largest industry in terms of
government subsidised training delivery.
A third of government subsidised enrolments related to the
Manufacturing in 2013 (14,250 enrolments) were focused on
competitive systems and practices and competitive
manufacturing technology. These courses reflect the emerging
skill needs required in advanced Manufacturing including
management skills, innovation, design thinking and
technological developments. For example the Certificate IV in
Competitive Systems and Practices covers process capability
improvements, six sigma techniques, planning software
systems, the use of SCADA, structured problem solving tools,
proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical
business and optimisation of sustainability of a process or plant
area. Through these courses students are exposed to new and
emerging technologies to support production processes (e.g. 3D
printing, apps, embedded systems, smart sensors and flexible
electronics) as well as coverage of advanced materials,
nanotechnologies and carbon fibres composites.
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Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Apprentices and trainees
There were approximately 19,500 apprentice and trainee
enrolments in courses aligned to Manufacturing in 2013, 45
per cent of all enrolments in this industry. Traineeships
represented a majority of these enrolments (66 per cent in
2013), with enrolments aligned to the occupation Engineering
Production Worker accounting for the highest proportion.
Compared to the average across all industries, traineeships
represented a relatively high proportion of enrolments in
Manufacturing – 30 per cent of training delivery compared with
an all-industry average of 13 per cent. Apprenticeships
accounted for 15 per cent of training delivery in 2013, also
above the all-industry average of 10 per cent.
Specialised and in-shortage occupations
Approximately 23 per cent of Manufacturing industry
enrolments were linked to specialised occupations or those
considered to be in-shortage in Victoria. This has increased
from 2012, when 21 per cent of enrolments were aligned to
specialised or in-shortage occupations.
Qualification level
A high proportion of Manufacturing enrolments were at the
Certificate III–IV level (84 per cent). This is slightly higher than
the all-industry average (75 per cent).
Completed qualifications
In 2013, Manufacturing sector completions rose by 14 per cent
when compared with 2012, to 15,500 in total.
Table 4.1: Key training activity in the Manufacturing industry, 2008 to 2013
Government Subsidised Enrolments
Industry sub-sector
Basic Chemical and Chemical Product
Manufacturing
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
150
300
650
1,700
2,300
1,200
600
300
250
150
150
150
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
2,000
1,600
1,900
1,500
1,400
1,300
Food Product Manufacturing
6,700
5,500
5,000
7,000
9,200
10,400
Furniture and Other Manufacturing
2,400
2,400
2,500
2,500
1,700
1,500
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
2,800
2,200
2,300
2,000
1,900
2,000
Manufacturing nfd
2,200
2,100
3,400
5,700
9,500
14,700
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
10
150
550
1,800
2,400
1,300
Polymer Product and Rubber Product Manufacturing
350
550
1,300
3,800
5,300
2,800
Primary Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing
2,700
2,000
2,400
1,900
1,700
1,600
Printing (including the Reproduction of Recorded
Media)
800
700
750
600
750
950
Pulp, Paper and Converted Paper Product
Manufacturing
350
350
400
100
150
150
Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear
Manufacturing
1,900
1,500
1,800
1,600
1,500
1,300
Transport Equipment Manufacturing
3,600
3,300
3,500
3,200
3,400
3,900
350
550
500
350
250
200
27,000
23,500
27,200
33,700
41,700
43,500
Apprentice/ Trainee
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Apprentice
7,300
6,800
6,900
6,700
6,800
6,600
Wood Product Manufacturing
Total
Apprentice or trainee
Trainee
3,500
3,100
4,900
10,900
14,400
12,900
Total
10,800
9,900
11,800
17,600
21,200
19,500
nfd = not further defined
Manufacturing vocational training provision
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Specialised/ in shortage
Industry sub-sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
1,400
1,200
1,400
1,200
1,200
1,200
Food Product Manufacturing
750
750
750
800
1,100
1,600
Furniture and Other Manufacturing
1,500
1,400
1,500
1,400
1,300
1,200
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
2,100
1,900
2,000
1,800
1,800
1,900
-
-
30
10
-
-
1,500
1,300
1,500
1,300
1,300
1,400
550
100
10
-
-
-
2,400
2,200
2,300
2,100
2,200
2,600
40
30
30
20
20
20
10,100
8,900
9,500
8,600
8,900
10,000
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Basic Chemical and Chemical Product
Manufacturing
80
60
100
500
950
800
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
40
40
20
20
40
10
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
400
550
550
550
650
450
1,900
1,800
1,600
2,500
2,300
2,400
Furniture and Other Manufacturing
400
350
550
500
450
300
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
500
550
550
600
600
550
1,600
1,200
950
1,800
2,700
5,800
450
900
750
Manufacturing nfd
Primary Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing
Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear
Manufacturing
Transport Equipment Manufacturing
Wood Product Manufacturing
Total
Completed qualifications
Industry sub-sector
Food Product Manufacturing
Manufacturing nfd
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
-
20
60
Polymer Product and Rubber Product Manufacturing
250
70
150
Primary Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing
550
750
700
750
850
600
Printing
200
250
200
200
250
150
-
10
-
-
60
-
Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear
Manufacturing
700
750
650
450
500
300
Transport Equipment Manufacturing
750
750
700
800
1,200
1,500
Wood Product Manufacturing
20
50
60
40
150
70
7,300
7,100
6,900
10,200
13,600
15,500
Pulp, Paper and Converted Paper Product
Manufacturing
Total
nfd = not further defined
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1,000
2,000
1,700
Qualification levels – 2013
Qualification levels
Enrolments
% total
4,100
9%
Certificate III-IV
36,500
84%
Diploma+
2,900
7%
Total
43,500
100%
Certificate I-II
Courses
The top ten courses in Manufacturing accounted for 63 per cent of enrolments in 2013. The Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and
Practices attracted the most enrolments, representing approximately 10 per cent of all industry enrolments.
Table 4.2: Manufacturing qualifications ranked by 2013 enrolments, government subsidised, 2008 to 2013
Course name
Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
Certificate III in Food Processing
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
-
-
-
-
10
4,500
150
250
2,100
6,900
9,600
4,500
-
-
-
-
-
3,600
550
550
1,400
3,000
5,200
3,300
500
600
500
1,000
1,500
2,700
2,400
2,200
2,200
2,200
2,400
2,500
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
150
200
250
950
2,700
2,200
Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing
400
300
350
1,100
2,400
1,700
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
1,900
1,800
2,000
1,700
1,500
1,400
Certificate II in Food Processing
1,600
900
950
1,200
1,200
1,300
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Note: course totals include equivalent superseded courses; totals are rounded.
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Enrolments by occupation
The largest occupation in terms of 2013 training delivery was Engineering Production Systems Worker, which accounted for 31 per cent
of industry enrolments and which showed strong growth over the period 2012 to 2013 (increasing by 67 per cent).
Factory Process Workers and Food and Drink Factory Workers were the second and third largest occupations, with around 5,100 and
4,600 enrolments respectively in 2013. These three occupations accounted for over half (53 per cent) of training delivery aligned to the
Manufacturing industry in 2013.
Table 4.3: Manufacturing occupations ranked by 2013 enrolments, government subsidised, 2008 to 2013
Occupation
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Engineering Production Systems Workers
1,600
1,700
2,700
4,800
8,100
13,500
200
650
2,200
7,000
9,700
5,100
Factory Process Workers
Food and Drink Factory Workers
3,200
1,700
1,500
3,400
3,700
4,600
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
2,500
2,200
2,300
2,200
2,400
2,500
300
250
350
1,100
2,800
2,300
2,900
2,200
1,900
1,900
1,900
2,000
Meat Boner and Slicer
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Baker
Fitter (General)
Vehicle Body Builder
Cabinetmaker
750
750
750
750
1,100
1,600
1,900
1,800
2,000
1,700
1,500
1,400
800
850
950
950
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,200
1,400
1,300
1,200
1,100
Please see Appendix A for occupations and associated qualifications with funding bands (available for 2012 and 2013).
Training providers
A total of 101 training providers delivered government subsidised Manufacturing training in 2013, however only 59 providers reported more
than 100 enrolments. The number of providers delivering government subsidised training has increased from 75 in 2008.
The majority of training was with private training providers, who accounted for around 68 per cent of industry enrolments in 2013. This has
increased from 10 per cent in 2008 and 56 per cent in 2012. In contrast, TAFE training provision has decreased.
Table 4.4: Proportion of enrolments by provider type, government subsidised, 2008 to 2013
Provider type
Learn Local
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
1%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
Private
10%
14%
20%
45%
56%
68%
TAFE
89%
85%
79%
55%
43%
32%
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Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Funding patterns
From July 2012 funding bands for government subsidised training were introduced. The allocation of funding within these bands is
designed to better target areas of greatest public benefit and future jobs growth. Where there is not a strong need for Government
support the training subsidies are lower.
Figure 4.1: Enrolments by subsidy band, government
subsidised, 2013
Enrolments by funding band
Twenty six per cent of enrolments in Manufacturing courses in
2013 were in subsidy Band A. A further 57 per cent were in
Band B. This was significantly higher than the average across
all industries.
26%
Manufacturing
57%
6% 10%
See Appendix A for a list of courses and associated subsidy
bands.
19%
All industries
Band A
Band B
34%
Band C
30%
8% 9%
Band D
Band E
Regional training activity
In 2013, the largest region in terms of Manufacturing training delivery was Western Metropolitan, accounting for 30 per cent of
industry enrolments. Southern Metropolitan was the next largest region with 23 per cent. Hume was the largest regional area,
accounting for nine per cent of industry enrolments in 2013.
Table 4.5: Victorian regions ranked by 2013 enrolments, government subsidised, 2008 to 2013
Region
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Western Metropolitan
5,400
3,800
5,300
8,600
14,200
12,800
Southern Metropolitan
2,900
3,100
3,900
5,300
7,400
9,700
Northern Metropolitan
4,400
4,600
4,900
5,700
5,700
5,900
Eastern Metropolitan
2,600
2,200
3,500
2,400
3,100
4,200
Hume
4,000
2,700
2,400
3,700
3,500
3,800
Barwon South West
2,500
2,300
2,300
2,800
2,900
2,600
Loddon Mallee
1,800
1,400
1,500
2,000
2,000
1,600
Grampians
750
1,000
900
1,000
1,100
1,100
Gippsland
1,300
1,100
1,000
900
900
1,000
Note: regional enrolment figures sum to slightly more than the overall Victoria-wide figures due to a small number of students undertaking training in campuses in more than one region
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Figure 4.2: Manufacturing training providers and enrolments, 2013
Loddon Mallee
24 providers
1,600 enrolments
Grampians
19 providers
1,100 enrolments
Hume
20 providers
3,800 enrolments
See metro inlay
Barwon South West
20 providers
2,600 enrolments
Gippsland
18 providers
1,000 enrolments
Northern metro
5,900 enrolments
Western metro
(inc. CBD)
59 providers
12,800 enrolments
Eastern metro
32 providers
4,200 enrolments
Southern metro
9,700 enrolments
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Student characteristics
Students from diverse backgrounds engage in vocational training in Manufacturing fields. Students from a Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse (CALD) background represented 33 per cent of the enrolments in this industry, while unemployed students accounted for 11 per
cent of the total. Four per cent of enrolments were by students with a disability, while one per cent were from an Indigenous background.
The age profile of Manufacturing students was relatively older when compared with the average student age profile across all
industry training. Seventy-two per cent of enrolments in this industry were by students aged 25 or older compared with an allindustry average of 56 per cent.
Table 4.6: Learners Facing Barriers enrolments, government subsidised, 2008 to 2013
Learner Groups
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
CALD
4,700
4,500
5,700
9,400
12,700
14,200
400
300
300
400
300
350
Indigenous
Disability
1,800
1,500
1,600
1,900
2,000
1,900
Unemployed
2,800
3,000
2,800
3,200
3,700
4,700
Aged 25+
13,300
11,300
13,900
21,100
29,000
31,400
At the time of enrolment, students enrolling in Manufacturing
courses were less likely to have completed Certificate III and
higher. Unlike the average across all industries, students were
more likely to have completed up to Year 11 or below.
The main reasons students were enrolling in vocational training
related to Manufacturing were job requirements (28 per cent),
extra skills (27 per cent), to get a job (12 per cent) and for
personal interest (seven per cent).
Within the industry, 18 per cent of enrolments were by
students with a highest prior qualification of Certificate III or
above, compared with an average 23 per cent across all
industries (see Figure 4.3).
Figure 4.4: Enrolments by reason for study, government
subsidised, 2013
It was a requirement
of my job
Figure 4.3: Enrolments by highest prior qualification,
government subsidised, 2013
Bachelor Degree
or Higher Degree level
0.7%
Advanced Diploma, Diploma or
Associate Degree
1%
2%
28%
I wanted extra
skills for my job
To get a job
1%
For personal interest
or self-development
7%
Other
16%
20%
Certificate III - IV
12%
27%
38%
42%
Year 12 or Certificate II
Certificate I
26%
1.8
%
1%
42%
Year 11 or below
35%
Manufacturing
Note: ‘Other’ includes ‘To get a better job or promotion’, ‘To try for a different career’,
‘To start my own business’, ‘To develop my existing business’, ‘To get into another
course of study’.
All Industries
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Appendix A
Table 5.1: Enrolments by occupation, course and subsidy band, 2012 and 2013
Occupation
Course name
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer (Avionics)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Funding band
2012
2013
Band C
40
-
Certificate II in Aeroskills
Band B
<10
<10
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Band A
40
90
Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
Band C
40
60
100
150
Total
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer (Mechanical)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Band A
250
300
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Band C
150
250
Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Mechanical TB1
Band C
20
<10
400
550
Total
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer (Structures)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
Band A
60
200
Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Band A
<10
<10
70
200
Total
Baker
Certificate III in Food Processing (Retail Baking - Bread)
Band A
250
100
Certificate III in Food Processing (Retail Baking - Cake and
Pastry)
Band A
70
30
Certificate III in Food Processing (Retail Baking Combined)
Band A
150
70
Certificate III in Plant Baking
Band A
10
-
Certificate III in Retail Baking (Bread)
Band A
200
350
Certificate III in Retail Baking (Cake and Pastry)
Band A
250
750
Certificate III in Retail Baking (Combined)
Band A
150
300
Certificate IV in Advanced Baking
Band B
-
<10
1,100
1,600
30
-
30
-
Total
Boat Builder and Repairer
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Band A
Total
Butcher or
Smallgoods Maker
Certificate I in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
Band B
<10
-
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
Band B
<10
60
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
Band B
<10
<10
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods Manufacture)
Band B
20
10
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
Band B
-
<10
40
80
Total
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Occupation
Course name
Cabinetmaker
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Certificate III in Furniture Making
Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)
Funding band
2012
2013
Band A
950
1,000
Band A
80
80
Band A
200
40
1,200
1,100
Total
Chemical Plant Operator
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Band C
<10
<10
Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
Band B
70
40
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Band B
90
<10
Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Band C
60
<10
250
50
40
<10
40
<10
150
Total
Clay, Concrete, Glass and
Stone Processing Machine
Operators n.e.c.
Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
Band B
Total
Clothing Patternmaker
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Band B
90
Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Band B
200
300
Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development
Band B
70
100
350
600
150
50
Total
Dressmaker or Tailor
Certificate III in Clothing Production
Band B
Certificate IV in Clothing Production
Band B
Total
Electrical Engineering
Technician
Band C
10
<10
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Band C
50
40
70
40
60
80
60
80
30
<10
30
<10
Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
Band A
Total
Electronic
Engineering
Technician
Engineering Production
Worker
90
150
Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology
Total
Electrician (General)
-
150
Advanced Diploma of Electronics Engineering
Band C
Total
Certificate II in Competitive Manufacturing
Band B
70
20
Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
Band B
-
50
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Band A
400
300
Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing
Band B
2,400
1,700
Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Band B
<10
3,600
Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology
Band B
<10
50
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
Band B
5,200
3,300
Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Band B
10
4,500
Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
Band B
20
20
8,100
13,500
Total
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Occupation
Course name
Environmental Consultant
Certificate IV in Sustainable Environment Practices
Funding band
Band B
Total
Fabric and Textile
Factory Worker
Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Band B
Total
Factory Process
Workers n.e.c.
-
50
-
Band E
9,600
4,400
Band B
-
600
9,700
5,100
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and
Technology
Band C
200
150
Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Band D
10
20
Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Band C
10
<10
Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Band C
60
50
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Band C
350
150
Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Band D
40
30
Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Band C
30
40
700
450
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Band A
1,500
1,400
1,500
1,400
Certificate I in Food Processing
Band B
1,000
650
Certificate II in Food Processing
Band B
1,200
1,300
Certificate III in Food Processing
Band B
1,500
2,700
3,700
4,600
Certificate IV in Food Processing
Band B
150
100
Certificate IV in Food Science & Technology
Band B
100
<10
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Band B
-
60
Diploma of Food Processing
Band C
10
<10
Diploma of Food Science & Technology
Band C
100
40
Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Band C
-
20
350
250
Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Band A
20
20
Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology
Band A
<10
<10
30
20
<10
<10
<10
<10
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
Total
34
50
Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
Total
Graphic Designer
-
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Total
Furniture Finisher
<10
10
Total
Food Technologist
-
150
Total
Food and Drink Factory
Workers n.e.c.
<10
Band E
Total
Fitter (General)
2013
Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
Total
Fashion Designer
2012
Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
Band D
Occupation
Course name
Graphic Pre-press
Trades Worker
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop
Publishing)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design
Production)
Funding band
2012
2013
Band B
20
20
Band B
20
<10
Band B
80
200
Band B
10
-
Band B
150
150
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production)
Band C
Total
Industrial Designer
10
<10
300
350
Advanced Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
Band C
<10
<10
Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology
Band B
<10
<10
Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
Band C
<10
-
Diploma of Product Design
Band D
60
70
70
70
Band A
30
20
Total
Jeweller
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
30
20
Life Science Technician
Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
Band C
<10
-
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Band B
40
20
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Band B
80
100
Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Band C
10
<10
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Band C
150
150
Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Band D
20
<10
300
300
Total
Total
Meat Boner and Slicer
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
Band B
150
150
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Band B
2,700
2,200
2,800
2,300
40
Total
Meat Inspector
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Band B
80
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Band B
100
50
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
Band B
<10
<10
200
90
Total
Meat Process Worker
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
Band B
400
500
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Band B
100
150
Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
Band B
150
300
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering)
Band B
<10
<10
650
900
Total
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Occupation
Course name
Funding band
2012
2013
Mechanical Engineering
Technician
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Band C
50
100
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Band C
600
500
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Principal
Technical Officer)
Band C
150
40
Certificate IV in Engineering
Band A
850
1,200
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Band C
70
40
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Band C
20
40
Diploma of Engineering Technology
Band C
200
90
Diploma of Engineering Technology (insert stream)
Band C
<10
<10
1,900
2,000
Total
Metal Engineering Process
Worker
Certificate I in Engineering
Band B
20
-
Certificate II in Engineering
Band B
400
350
Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Band B Band B
Total
Metal Fabricator
Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
Band A
Total
Musical Instrument Maker or
Certificate IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair
Repairer
Band B
Total
Organisation and Methods
Analyst
50
200
50
200
<10
<10
<10
<10
Band C
10
30
Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Band C
Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
Band C
-
20
Band C
1,100
650
Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Band C
<10
300
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Competitive
Manufacturing
Band C
<10
<10
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Competitive and
Practices
Band C
<10
30
1,100
1,100
Certificate II in Furniture Finishing
Band A
20
20
Certificate II in Furniture Making
Band A
250
250
Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
Band B
50
10
Certificate III in Wood Panel Products
Band B
70
-
Certificate IV in Timber Processing
Band B
10
20
Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacturing
Band A
Total
36
50
400
Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
Total
Other Wood
Processing Machine
Operator
350
750
Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
-
20
400
300
Occupation
Course name
2012
2013
Band B
40
90
Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
Band B
20
-
Certificate III in Pulping Operations
Band B
-
<10
Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations
Band B
<10
<10
Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
Band B
20
-
Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Services
Band B
<10
-
Certificate IV in Pulping Operations
Band B
<10
<10
90
100
Paper and Pulp Mill Operator Certificate III in Papermaking Operations
Funding band
Total
Paper and Pulp Mill Worker
Certificate I in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
Band B
10
-
Certificate II in Papermaking Operations
Band B
<10
40
Certificate II in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
Band B
40
-
Certificate II in Pulping Operations
Band B
<10
<10
60
40
<10
<10
<10
<10
20
20
20
20
Total
Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate II in Retail Baking Assistance
Band B
Total
Picture Framer
Certificate III in Picture Framing
Band A
Total
Plastics Production Machine
Certificate II in Polymer Processing
Operator (General)
Band B
20
<10
Certificate III in Polymer Processing
Band B
100
90
150
100
Total
Plastics Technician
Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology
Band C
<10
<10
Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
Band B
20
30
Diploma of Polymer Technology
Band C
<10
<10
Graduate Certificate in Plastics Product and Tool Design
Band C
-
<10
30
50
Band B
150
300
150
300
Band A
-
<10
-
<10
Band B
250
250
250
250
30
20
30
20
10
<10
10
<10
Total
Print Finisher
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
Total
Printer's Assistant
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Printing Machinist
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Total
Total
Product Assembler
Certificate I in Furnishing
Band B
Total
Production Manager
(Manufacturing)
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Food Industry
Management
Total
Band D
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Occupation
Course name
Funding band
Saw Maker and Repairer
Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
Band A
Total
Sawmill or Timber Yard
Worker
Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing
Band B
Total
Science Technicians n.e.c.
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Band B
Total
Screen Printer
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Band B
Total
Seafood Process Worker
Certificate II in Seafood Processing
Certificate III in Seafood Processing
Band B
Band B
Total
Sewing Machinist
80
20
80
20
<10
20
<10
20
10
20
10
-
20
-
<10
-
20
40
40
-
40
40
Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
Band A
-
20
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Band A
2,400
2,500
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
Band A
Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/ Sales)
<10
10
2,400
2,500
Band B
30
20
30
20
Band B
200
300
200
300
<10
-
<10
-
Band C
Certificate II in Millinery
Band B
10
Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanic
Band B
<10
-
Certificate III in Millinery
Band B
70
<10
Certificate III in Textile Fabrication
Band B
10
<10
Certificate III in Textile Production
Band B
<10
<10
Certificate IV in Millinery
Band B
100
30
Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
Band B
<10
<10
200
60
Total
38
20
<10
Total
Textile and Footwear
Production Machine
Operators n.e.c.
<10
Band B
Total
Technical Sales
Representatives n.e.c.
<10
<10
Band B
Total
Slaughterer
<10
Certificate II in Clothing Production (Intermediate)
Total
Shoemaker
2013
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Total
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
2012
Skills & Training Needs 2013 – Victorian Manufacturing Industry
<10
Occupation
Course name
Upholsterer
Certificate III in Mattress and Base Making
Funding band
2012
2013
Band A
<10
<10
Certificate III in Production Upholstery
Band B
<10
<10
Certificate III in Upholstery
Band B
20
30
30
40
Band B
20
-
Band B
-
<10
Band B
-
30
Band B
40
40
Band A
20
-
Band A
90
90
Band A
-
<10
Band A
-
<10
Band A
950
1,100
Band A
20
<10
1,100
1,200
-
<10
-
<10
-
<10
-
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
Total
Vehicle Body Builder
Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing (Passenger
Motor Vehicle)
Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production Bus, Truck and Trailer
Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production Passenger Motor Vehicle
Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus, Truck &
Trailer)
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/
Trailer)
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical
Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical
Operations - Passenger Motor Vehicle
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
Total
Vehicle Painter
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
Band A
Total
Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming
Technology
Band A
Total
Wine Maker
Diploma of Wine Technology
Band C
Total
Winery Cellar Hand
Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine)
Band B
10
<10
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Band B
<10
30
Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine)
Band B
100
<10
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Band B
<10
90
150
150
Total
Wood and Wood Products
Factory Worker
Certificate II in Wood Panel Products
Band B
<10
-
Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and
Band B
40
30
Band A
10
20
Manufacture
Total
Wood Machinist
60
50
Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining)
Band A
30
20
Certificate III in Woodmachining
Band A
20
20
50
40
Total
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