The Snowy Valleys Skills Development Service (SVSDS) is a program designed to support Snowy Valleys forest and timber workers as they adjust to changing job requirements brought about by bushfires. Through the service, timber industry workers and employers based in the Snowy Valleys can access assistance to undertake workforce development planning and relevant vocational training programs provided through TAFE NSW and other training providers. The SVSDS program aims to support a minimum of 40 businesses and 400 displaced workers with employment-focused upskilling and training, so that they have the skills required to capitalise on business and employment opportunities in the region.

The SVSDS program will run from July 2021 to June 2023.

SVSDS is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

Eligibility

To be eligible for financial assistance from the Program, the Applicant must:

  • operate in the Snowy Valleys, or adjoining NSW LGAs, forest and timber industry
  • agree to make a cash and/or in-kind contribution
  • agree to provide documentation as detailed in the Application, in a timely manner.

To be eligible, a Project must:

  • be of benefit to the Snowy Valleys forest and timber industry
  • provide nationally recognised training to current or potential employees, or training recognised by the Snowy Valleys forest and timber industry as appropriate and relevant to the industry
  • use a registered training organisation or approved provider to deliver the training specified in the Application
  • provide value for money.
  • To be eligible, a Learner must be:
  • currently employed by the Applicant or a potential employee of the industry
  • based in the Snowy Valleys LGA or adjoining NSW LGAs.

To be eligible, a Learner must be:

  • currently employed by the Applicant or a potential employee of the industry
  • based in the Snowy Valleys LGA or adjoining NSW LGAs.
Download the program guidelines
Download the application form Download the workshop photo reel

We are happy to answer any questions you have about the program or application process.

Contact

Chris Carmody, Local Area Coordinator Email: svsds@forestworks.com.au
Phone: 1800 177 001 or 0407467891

Industry Steering Committee

SVSDS is guided by a steering committee comprised of the following organisations:

  • AKD
  • CFMEU
  • Forestry Corporation of NSW
  • G&J Groves
  • Hyne
  • Tumut Valley Logging
  • Visy

Proudly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Government.

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