ACS Masterclass Series : Three keys to unlock your APS job | Session 1: Identify SFIA skill gaps using ACS's mySFIA tool
Important note: This masterclass series is most suitable for people who meet the citizenship requirements for APS employment. To get the most out of this series, we strongly recommend you attend all three sessions.
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About this event
If yes, this ACS Masterclass Series is for you. You will learn how to identify your skill gaps, the tips and tricks on writing a job application, CV, and prepare for interviews for APS positions.
Important note: This masterclass series is most suitable for people who meet the citizenship requirements for APS employment. To get the most out of this series, we strongly recommend you attend all three sessions.
ACS Masterclass Series: Three keys to unlock your next job
SESSION 1 (of 3): Identify SFIA skill gaps using ACS's mySFIA tool
SPEAKER: Lisa Syrek, Learning & Development Consultant, ACS
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is an internationally recognised capability framework for the ICT sector. Using a common language, SFIA provides the ability to capture skills and capabilities to support the workforce skills for today and tomorrow.
Self-Assessment provides ICT practitioners with a perspective on their current skills and future growth opportunities and reflection based on SFIA. As individuals we are aware of what our skills capabilities are, and the opportunity to solidify this using SFIA and self-assessment, enables individuals to have more direct and robust development conversations.
The Masterclass will provide you with and understanding of:
- SFIA and how to undertake self-assessment of your own skill set
- How SFIA aligns with APS job role descriptions
- How SFIA can be used to assist in your career pathway
- How to use the ACS MySFIA platform to help your career advancement
What you need to know before coming to the Self-Assessment Workshop?
- No preparation is required
- Self-Assessment will be fully undertaken at the time of the workshop.
- The Workshop will be guided by an ACS Workforce Development Team and SFIA Accredited Consultants
- Materials and resources will be provided, including instructions on how to login to mySFIA.
- Information on how to use your SFIA Self-Assessment data to guide you to training and development opportunities through your ACS membership.
- Tues 16 Nov - ACS Masterclass 2 (of 3): Writing your Job Application and CV for Public Service Positions
- Thurs 2 Dec- ACS Masterclass 3 (of 3): Excelling in a Public Service Job Interview
Speakers
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Lisa Syrek is a Training and Development Leader with extensive experience working across a range industries including ICT, with small to large organisations including corporate and government organisations. Her work for ACS extends to support our members and partner organisations in the implementation of SFIA through Skills Profiling and bespoke professional development and career development opportunities. Lisa's expertise includes working with organisations to implement successful learning and development programs that align with the business plan of the organisation and the individuals professional development plan; assuring the programs are of the highest quality and are value for money by ensuring funding opportunities are sought if appropriate; client relationship and consulting services to stakeholders for learning and development support including Federal and State/Territory governments, Registered Training Organisations and other Professional Development providers. Lisa has extensive knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector including all nationally recognised qualifications. Her previous roles in assisting organisations to develop a learning and development culture within an organisation has seen me work and liaise with numerous businesses within the ACT including ACT Government Directorate’s; Federal Government; Private organisations and Industry associations. Lisa holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Employment Services and is a SFIA Accredited Consultant. |
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