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FAPS Training Council participation in WA Training Awards
Over the past two months, FAPS TC has been pleased to support the 2023 WA Training Awards program, participating as judges. Allan led the panel of judges to find the Large Employer of the Year and Small Employer of the Year, while Tracey was involved in finding Western Australia’s Trainee of the Year. Interviews of...
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FAPSTC Board bids farewell to Shaun Ridley
After six years on the FAPS Training Council Board Dr. Shaun Ridley is stepping down and we want to take this opportunity to thank him for the valuable assistance he has provided to Allan and the team. Since joining the Board in June 2017, Shaun was an extremely valuable member, becoming Deputy Chair in 2019....
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The Small Business Perspective Report 2023
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has recently released “The Small Business Perspective Report 2023: Challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s small business community“. This report is a valuable account that describes the emerging opportunities and challenges in Australia’s small business community over the past 12 months. It addresses the costs of doing business...
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Perth North Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce
FAPSTC’s Industry Engagement Manager, Tracey Farrow is pleased to have joined Workforce Australia’s Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce for the Perth North Region. The Taskforce brings together local stakeholders representing businesses, employment service providers, higher education, and training organisations to support the Local Jobs Plan through identifying key employment and training priorities and providing a...
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Welcome to Sarah Doheny
We are delighted to welcome Sarah to the FAPS TC team. Sarah says she is looking forward to learning more and furthering her skills and career. “In the short time I have been here, I have learned so much about what training councils do and how they benefit the industry.” Sarah previously worked as an...
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Jobs and Skills Councils to be established in 2023
Over the next four years, the Federal Government will establish Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges. Originally referred to as Industry Clusters, the new JSCs will have a strong connection to Jobs and Skills Australia and align with the Government’s vision for new industry engagement arrangements. 10...
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Steve Halbert appointed Chairman
We’re delighted to announce that Steve Halbert has been appointed Chairman on our Board of Management. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having joined the insurance industry in 1977, been a Director/Shareholder of Austral Risk Services since 2004, becoming Managing Director in 2008 and joining our board in 2020. Congratulations...
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New qualifications and skills sets free in ’23
In 2023, selected qualifications and all Job Ready short course skill sets will be fee-free. But of the 100+ free training courses, which support your industry? We’ve pulled together a list of free qualifications and skills sets that relate to our industry areas. The complete list of Job Ready skill sets and full qualifications that...
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Australian Skills Guarantee Discussion Paper
The Australian Skills Guarantee (the Guarantee) is an Australian Government commitment which aims to ensure one in 10 workers on major, federally funded government projects is an apprentice, trainee or paid cadet. To inform the design and implementation of the Guarantee, stakeholders are invited to read the Australian Skills Guarantee Discussion Paper and provide feedback....
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Australian Apprenticeship Services and Support
A Discussion Paper on Australian Apprenticeship Services and Support has been released for public consultation. The Discussion Paper explores the existing services and supports and seeks views on opportunities to address three key questions facing the Apprenticeships System. What changes are needed to drive up the completion rate? How can the services delivered better encourage...
