ABOUT
Learning and Development
Advisory Committee
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The ARA’s Learning and Development Advisory Committee (combined NSW and Victoria) provides the retail industry with leadership specific to learning and development practices.
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The L&D Committee consists of HR and L&D professionals and provides leadership on issues relating to learning, future workforce needs, skill benchmarks and trends.
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It has a history of achievement that gives effect to the Retail Institute and its depth of expertise in retail.
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The Committee supports new current short courses, and large-scale programs such as the National Careers Institute
Achievements
Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management
(Buying and Merchandise Planning)
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Directly stemming from committee consultation
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Course design and accreditation
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Over 100 learners represented by over 30 different retail brands have commenced the Diploma
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New enrolments were received in May and June 2020
Placement Programs
Secured National and State funding which has helped run specific indigenous, migrant and refugee programs
Advocacy for Retail Skills
Advocated for appropriate duration and effectiveness of training to better meet the needs of the retail sector through submissions and lobbying.
Key Recent Issues
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National Careers Institute: Purpose | Stakeholders | Audience | Application
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Infection Control Skillsets – development and delivery of training for COVID-Safety Plans
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Online Retail Courses
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Workwell Learning Networks update
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SDA-Nobody Deserves a Serve/Respect & Resilience (campaign & training)
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Jobseeker Programs
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Retail Ready Jobs Program
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Victorian WorkSafe Learning Network
COMMITTEE EXPERT
Gary Terrill
Director ARA Institute
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Transition in progress
For more information, please contact the secretariat for this committee:
Rosemary Jacob committees@retail.org.au
Participating Retailers include:
Harris Farm Market, Fantastic Holdings, Leading Edge Group, Country Road Group, 7-Eleven, Godfreys, Retail Prodigy Group, Glue Store, Pandora and many more