The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist in the 2013 Victorian Training Awards.
VACC Auto Apprenticeships has been recognised for its partnership with the Victorian Holden dealers network and Kangan Institute. The winner of the Victorian Industry Collaboration Award will be announced at the Victorian Training Awards on Friday September. 6.
VACC has been a Group Training Organisation since 1983 and during the last 30 years, more than 2700 automotive apprentices have qualified through the program. VACC is the largest employer of auto apprentices in Victoria, with more than 400 currently on its books, and this year, graduated 90 young men and women into the repair, service and retail sector of Victoria’s automotive industry.
“VACC is delighted to be recognised for its successful partnership with Holden dealers and Kangan in achieving outstanding apprentice training outcomes. It is the culmination of many years hard work. The Awards are well regarded and, considering the skills shortage faced in our industry, recognition for our efforts and persistence,” says David Purchase, VACC executive director.
VACC has a strong relationship with all the state’s registered training organisations and a formal partnership with Kangan Institute. In addition, VACC provides bespoke training programs and the arrangement with the Victorian Holden dealer network involves 85 auto apprentices trained to use Holden service and repair techniques, reinforced by dedicated Holden service managers and personnel.
“We provide the right training in the right environment for the right career,” says Leyla Yilmaz, VACC general manager, training.
“We are acutely aware of the importance of working effectively with our partners. Being an industry body, we understand the wants and needs of business and members.
“We recruit the best candidates, place them with suitable host employers, monitor and support them through the apprenticeship. The completion rate for VACC Holden apprentices is 95% – well above the national average,” says Yilmaz.
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