Austrade signs MoU with Leather Sector Skill Council in key push for sector

Chennai, 02 February 2023: The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade- Australian Government agency) has signed a MoU with the Leather Sector Skill Council to collaborate on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes and introduce Australian training standards in the leather sector. The MoU will be implemented through the Future Skills Initiative team in Austrade India. 

Leo Bremanis (4th from left), Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Mr Rajesh Ratnam (3rd from left) , CEO, Leather Sector Skill Council exchaging MoU document in the presence of Mrs Sarah Kirlew (2nd from left), Counsel-General Chennai, Australian High Commission

The Austrade Future Skills Initiative and the Leather Sector Skill Council are collaborating on programmes to introduce Australian skills and competencies in the leather sector, with a specific focus on sustainability, net zero, industry 4.0, virtual and augmented reality and other applications. 

The MoU will focus on job roles relating to 3D printing, product design, automation engineering, 3D scanning, computerised stitching machine operations, computerised cutting machine operations, automatic machine programming, AI-driven quality inspection and other areas as agreed to by both parties.

Both parties will also seek to facilitate mutual exchange of knowledge related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the leather sector. this includes through webinars, seminars and conferences related to skilling, skill delegation visits and other projects. 

Mr. Leo Bremanis, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), said, “We are pleased to partner with the Leather Sector Skill Council in our journey towards skilling the leather workforce in India. The training programme is cutting-edge and will be implemented in line with the skilling, learning, assessment and employment objectives of the Indian workforce. It will deliver a good blend of technology, expertise and knowledge to make the leather industry in India more competitive and future ready.” 

Mr. Rajesh Ratnam, CEO, Leather Sector Skill Council represented LSSC at the landmark MoU signing. 

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