27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND COLLABORATION IN VET A joint presentation by Jeanette Allen CEO Service Skills Australia and Marie-Therese Portolon ETQA and Learnerships Manager Services SETA South Africa

27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET Who are we working with? New Zealand South Africa Australia

27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET The Beginning 1.May Services SETA South Africa and Service Skills Australia held initial meetings 2.November Further meetings were held and extended to New Zealand. 3.Decision to compare through a mapping exercise the units of competency and qualifications of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 4.February 2004 – Workshops in South Africa to undertake initial mapping of units of competency in: 1.Hairdressing 2.Beauty Services 3.Funeral Services 5.Additional work continued and a final report was developed.

27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET Challenges Ahead Maintenance and sustainability of project Expansion across all Vocational areas MOU country to country Industry and Government recognition

27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET Benefits Increased mobility and recognition of Service Industry workers International benchmarks for quality standards in Service Industries Greater recognition of Service Industries as a ‘first choice’ career option.

27 May 2005 Global Skills Village International cooperation and collaboration in VET Thank you From Jeanette and Marie-Therese