2015 MSA Rilda Mossop
Innovation Study Award
Fellowship
An ISS Institute Fellowship
Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) and International
Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Institute) are offering one
Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award Fellowship for the
amount of $12,500
www.mskills.org.au
MSA is the national body responsible
for ensuring that manufacturing
enterprises have the workforce skills
they need to be globally competitive
now and into the future.
www.issinstitute.org.au
The International Specialised Skills
Institute Inc is an independent
national organisation that for over two
decades has worked with Australian
governments, industry and education
institutions to enable individuals to
gain enhanced skills and experience
in traditional trades, professions and
leading-edge technologies.
The successful applicant will receive
$12,500 towards his/her fellowship
costs. The successful applicant
will travel overseas and bring new
knowledge, skills and technologies
back to Australia, providing benefits
to our country, their industry and
also furthering their own professional
development.
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Applications are now open for the 2015 MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation
Study Award Fellowship Program.
The purpose of the MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award
Fellowship Program is to extend the capability and performance of
Australian manufacturing through education and training with resulting
workforce development.
Applications are invited from vocational education and training (VET)
teachers, trainers and assessors, enterprise owners and employees.
There are no limitations on age or background.
The Fellowship award will provide an opportunity to gather international
intelligence on skills and technologies not available in Australia - ones
that will benefit the Australian manufacturing industry and support
workforce skills improvement and development.
The successful applicant will spend three to four weeks involved in
a study program and/or visits to industry and/or educational training
institutions outside of Australia. The recipient of the Fellowship must
complete his/her travel by December 2015.
The 2015 MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award Fellowship
Program is open to people involved in any sector covered by MSA,
including:
• Competitive Systems and
Practices
• Aerospace
• Chemicals, Hydrocarbons
Refining
• Furnishing
• Laboratory Operations
• Manufactured Mineral
Products
• Metal, Engineering and
Boating
• Plastics, Rubber and
Cablemaking
• Recreational Vehicles
• Textiles, Clothing and
Footwear
Applications close at 4:00pm on Monday, April 20, 2015
We are here to help
Whether you have had previous experience in preparing submissions,
require more information, or have never applied for any grant or Fellowship
before, we are here to assist you in the preparation of your application
and welcome your enquiry by phone or email to (03) 9347 4583 or
[email protected]
Application Form
Page 1
Employer Endorsement
To be signed by CEO, Director or Senior Manager.
If you are self–employed please leave this section
blank. Please note employer endorsement is not
mandatory.
I endorse (name of applicant)
__________________________________
__________________________________
to participate in the MSA International
Innovation Fellowship, recognise, and
support his /her meeting the obligations
of the Program including:
• Undertaking the overseas program
within 12 months of being awarded.
• Submitting a detailed report on
findings within three months of
returning from the overseas program.
• Sharing and outlining their study
analysis at, at least one MSA event.
MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award
Fellowship
Application Coversheet
How did you hear about this Fellowship? (E.g. through MSA website,
Skills Update, LinkedIn, ISS Institute website, ISS Institute ‘Update’,
Twitter, Facebook, colleague)
______________________________________________________________
Checklist
My application includes:
□ Applicants details
□ Itinerary
□ Employer endorsement
□ Resume/qualifications
□ Summary of proposed study
□ Letters of support
□ Details of study program
Applicant Details
Name of Endorser __________________
Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, other)__________________________________________
Position____________________________
Last Name_____________________________________________________
Phone_____________________________
Given Names___________________________________________________
Email______________________________
Signature__________________________
Date of Birth ___________________ Gender (Optional) □Male □ Female
Occupation_____________________________________________________
Business Name_________________________________________________
Date______________________________
Business Address_______________________________________________
Note: Your application should demonstrate how you
meet the selection criteria. In addition to filling in the
coversheet, please provide details of your proposal.
Refer to the Application Details below for guidance.
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Email__________________________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________________________
Home Address__________________________________________________
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Signature____________________________________ Date______________
Image: Stoddart Manufacturing
Application Form
Page 2
Summary of proposed study
Information about you
• Qualifications
Provide a brief and clear summary of half a page of your proposed study
program
• Attach your resume and list any
courses/qualifications.
• What is the focus of your proposal and why is it important?
• Include relevant membership of
professional organisations.
• List in brief point form the specific technology and/or skills that
will be the focus of the proposed program. Be specific. Avoid
generalities such as ‘research:-, study:-, examine:-, explore:understand’.
Attach Letters of Support
• Utilise specifics such as how to;- to learn efficient ways to;- to
identify ways to;- to identify materials used to’.
Letters of Support can be sourced
from the following:
Details of study program
(These are not personal references.)
• The peak industry body/bodies
appropriate to your field of study.
• Firms, government agencies and/or
professional associations.
• Your employer
If you need assistance please call our
office and we will happily put you in
touch with the relevant organisations.
CHECKLIST
I have read the Applicant
Guidelines.
I have included four copies
(in hard copy format) of:
Application Form
Aims
Skills Deficiencies
Benefits
Letters of Support
Provide details of up to four pages of your proposed study program
• Describe the background to your quest and why you think it
is important.
• Describe the skills to be developed in detail – expand on your
summary points.
• State where the education/training/learning can be acquired.
• Identify the benefits to Australian manufacturing.
• List the benefits to your professional and personal
development.
Proposed itinerary and budget
• Provide details of your proposed itinerary based on your initial
research. Include number of days, locations, names of organisations,
etc.
• Provide a draft budget showing estimated costs for airfares,
accommodation, meals, etc. These estimated costs should be
realistic and based on current rates.
Curriculum Vitae.
* Please note that it is not necessary to hold a formal qualification in your chosen field of application.
Your CV is used to ascertain your level of experience and interest in the field of application.
Applicant Guidelines
Who can Apply?
MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award Fellowship
is open to:
• Vocational education and training (VET) students
• VET teachers and trainers, assessors
• Applications must be high quality, demonstrating
clear communication and reporting skills.
• Applications must show how the proposed study
will benefit the Australian manufacturing industry.
• Enterprise employees and owners
• Applications must show how the outcomes of
the proposed study will benefit the applicant in
progressing his/her further studies and innovation.
Unless stated otherwise on the cover page of this
document, the following people may apply:
• The application must include a proposed itinerary
showing details of venues/institutions to be visited.
–A
ll Australian residents 18 years and older.
– Employees from either the private or public sectors
or applicants who may be self-employed.
•Those with a willingness to learn and share skills
with others.
•Those with clear written and oral communication
skills.
•Please see ‘Conditions of Entry’ below for more
information.
How to Apply
•Check that your chosen field of application is
included in one of the industries listed on the cover
page of this document.
•Fill in page 1 of the application form and attach it as
the front cover of your application material.
•Provide all additional requested information.
Selection Process
•Each submission will be evaluated by senior
ISS Institute team members.
•Short-listed applicants are then interviewed by
a selection panel, including the Fellowship
sponsor, industry representatives, and members
of ISS Institute’s team.
•Interviews may be conducted in person or by
teleconference.
•The selection panel’s decision is final and binding,
and given the number of applications we receive
we are unable to provide feedback on individual
applications.
•Each applicant will be advised of the outcome of their
application. Fellowship recipients are awarded their
Fellowship at a formal presentation held each year.
• Complete the checklist.
Selection criteria
The following selection criteria will be used to evaluate
applications:
• The applicant must provide a clear focus for the
study and demonstrate a commitment to innovative
solutions, learning and sharing their skills with
others.
• Applications should provide clear evidence of skills
and knowledge, workplace practice and employer
support.
ISS Institute
Level 1, 189 Faraday St
Carlton 3053
Victoria Australia
P +61 3 9347 4583
[email protected]
Wwww.issinstitute.org.au
Applicant Guidelines
Funding for 2015 MSA Rilda Mossop Innovation Study Award Fellowship
Manufacturing Skills Australia and ISS Institute will contribute a nominal value of $12,500 towards the costs of
overseas study, for an estimated three to four weeks duration, for the successful applicant. The funds are to cover such
expenses as airfares, living and meal allowances, accommodation and materials for the study. Should costs exceed
$12,500 then the recipient must provide the additional funds.
Conditions of Entry
1. The applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be
at least 18 years of age.
2. The applicant must be a vocational education and
training (VET) student, or a VET teacher/trainer/
lecturer, or a workplace assessor, or an enterprise
employee (at any level) or enterprise owner.
3. There are no geographic restrictions for applicants.
4. Completed applications must be submitted to ISS
Institute by the due date 20 April, 2015 and signed
by the applicant’s senior manager where indicated
on the application form where applicable.
5. Letters/statements of support should accompany
the application form. (Note: these letters are not
personal recommendations and will be verified by
ISS Institute before any Study Award is granted)
6. The Study Award funding cannot be used for study
topics / areas that are already covered by a national
or state accredited vocational qualification or
university course in Australia.
7. The duration of the overseas component of the
study program will be approximately three to four
weeks and must be taken by December 2015.
8. The overseas component of the study program must
be approved by ISS Institute and cannot be altered
without the prior consent of ISS Institute.
9. The successful applicant will be required to enter
into an agreement with ISS Institute (The Agreement)
to fulfil the program’s requirements.
10.The successful applicant will be required to submit a
final detailed written analysis / report on their study
tour, based on their original winning submission.
11.The final report is to be in writing and submitted to
ISS Institute within three months of returning from
the overseas program.
12.The final report must be based on the stated
research objectives, findings, experiences, and
outline how these can benefit the Australian
manufacturing industry.
13.The successful applicant of the MSA Rilda Mossop
Innovation Study Award Fellowship agrees that
their final report will be published by MSA and ISS
Institute, and be presented at least one or more
MSA events.
14.The decision of the selection panel will be final and
no further correspondence will be entered into.
Documented evaluation of applications will not be
provided. However ISS Institute may provide verbal
feedback to any unsuccessful applicants.
Note: Applicants may be experts in their field but need
not necessarily hold formal qualifications. Applicants
may have existing qualifications, but have moved into
other occupations. Qualifications are not part of the key
selection criteria.
Enquiries
If you have any questions please contact us on the phone
number or email below and/or read the FAQs on our
website.
ISS Institute
Level 1, 189 Faraday St
Carlton 3053
Victoria Australia
P +61 3 9347 4583
[email protected]
Wwww.issinstitute.org.au