Updated Financial Services Training Package Endorsed

Date: August / 17 / 2010
The National Quality Council endorsed the updated Financial Services training Package FNS10 on 7 July 2010.

Traineeship change provides a boost to cleaning industry

Date: August / 17 / 2010
Peter Collier, Minister for Training and Workforce Development, announced a reduction in the minimum part-time traineeship hours for commercial cleaners.

Online insight for international students with an eye for study in WA

Date: August / 02 / 2010
The State Government has launched a new website to help international students make informed choices and improve their living and study experiences in Western Australia.

Awards showcase best in Training

Date: August / 02 / 2010
WA Training Awards finailists announced.

State priority occupation list to guide workforce planning

Date: July / 12 / 2010
A new State priority occupation list to help Western Australia plan and prepare for industry skill needs.

Establishment of a Traineeship in Frontline Management

Date: July / 12 / 2010
FAPSTC are currently undertaking research to gauge the level of support for the establishment of Traineeship based on the Certificate IV in Frontline Management.

WA brings home the gold

Date: May / 18 / 2010
A young Donnybook hairdresser will set her sights on London in 2011 after winning a gold medal at the Australian WorldSkills National Competition, in Brisbane.

Grants open for Adult Learners’ Week

Date: May / 14 / 2010
Western Australia’s community organisations are being urged to apply for a share of $40,000 in Government grants to host activities and events during this year’s Adult Learners’ Week (September 1-8).

WA Minister to chair National Workforce Development Committee

Date: April / 28 / 2010
Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier was today confirmed as national chair of the new Workforce Development, Supply and Demand Principal Committee.

New brand marks new era in training

Date: April / 23 / 2010
A new era in training has been launched in Albany.

Business Governance Qualifications Review

Date: April / 06 / 2010
Stage 1 Report with recommendations for the Business Governance Qualifications released

State’s profile online to help with planning

Date: March / 31 / 2010
West Australians can now access a range of State-wide economic and social data with a click of a mouse, thanks to a new online WA Workforce Development Profile.

CPSISC E-scan 2010

Date: November / 04 / 2009
As part of its fundamental industry engagement and support role CPSISC is now conducting research to produce the Industry Environmental Scan 2010.

DPC Media Statements - Peter Collier Minister for Training

Date: November / 04 / 2009

Developing a workforce for the future

IBSA Environmental Scan

Date: November / 03 / 2009
IBSA's Environment Scan (Escan) underpins our advice to governments and other stakeholders on skills and workforce development issues across our six industry sectors; Business Services, Cultural and Related Industries, Financial Services, Education, Information and Communications Technologies and Printing and Graphic Arts.

Productivity Places Program

Date: November / 03 / 2009
Under the Skilling Australia for the Future initiative, the Australian Government has funded the Productivity Places Program (PPP) which will deliver 711,000 training places over 5 years.

A Question of Literacy

Date: September / 16 / 2009

"A Question of Literacy" is a tool that has been created for the Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council. It was created specifically for the Security Industry, but can be related to any industry.