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The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee has commenced three new projects to address priority skill needs in Emergency Care, Emergency Management and Fire Services. Emergency Care This project will review and update five Units of Competency in response to changes in industry practice, health regulatory requirements and the current COVID-19 pandemic. The units relate to...

Job ad numbers in WA continue to rise month-on-month with significant increases in volumes compared to the same period in 2020 and 2019. The employment marketplace SEEK’s latest Employment Report looks at job ad volumes in Australia in September 2021, nationally, by state and industry. We’ve summarised this data, highlighting figures for WA and industries...

Our Industry Engagement Managers Anna Thomas and Tracey Farrow are heading to Northam in the picturesque Avon Valley today. They are looking forward to meeting with Wheatbelt Development Commission, Central Regional TAFE, Northam Chamber of Commerce, Max Employment and Directions WA and gaining insights into the challenges facing the community and businesses in the region.

The Western Australia government has announced that it is partnering with the Federal Government to extend and expand JobTrainer by a further two years. First announced in July 2020, JobTrainer funds free or low-fee training for job seekers and young people including school leavers, enabling them to upskill or reskill in areas where skills shortages...

Artibus Innovation under the direction of the Property Services IRC, is seeking to undertake a review of Security qualifications to address issues raised through feedback received from industry stakeholders and their continuous improvement process. It is anticipated that three areas will be addressed. – Update the entry requirements to remove learner barriers for the Certificate...

Our Industry Engagement Manager Tracey Farrow has been participating in the selection for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) 2021 VET awards, Business and Financial Services category. Candidates who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in vocational education and training have been short-listed and will be interviewed by the selection panel later this year. Award winners...

The Federal Government is extending support for the National Rugby League’s CareerWise VET Pathways program, which launched in 2016, to 2023. CareerWise provides detailed career advice about VET including promoting the success stories of current and retired NRL players who have achieved great success after their playing days through their VET qualification. The CareerWise program...

Skillsiq Ltd, under the direction of the Public Sector Industry Reference Committee (IRC), is undertaking a project to review the Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications in Translating and Interpreting in the Public Sector (PSP) Training Package. A number of key changes relating to workforce demand and the operating environment have meant that the training package...

The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) program is to expand support to help apprentices and trainees finish their training. Under the changes, from October 2021 eligible employers will receive a 10% wage subsidy in the second year of an eligible apprenticeship and 5% in the third year. The BAC wage subsidy supports businesses and Group Training...

Calling all WA students who enrolled at a TAFE or private training organisation in 2021. Now’s your chance to have your say. The 2021 student survey is about your personal course experience and should only take about 10 minutes to complete. And everyone who completes the survey is in the running to win one of...