Following the first round of consultation on the Translating and Interpreting project, feedback received was collated, evaluated and used to inform the development of Draft 2, which is now publicly available for validation prior to the submission for endorsement. Consultation on Draft 2 is now open and feedback is invited on the four Translating and...

Bunbury Jobs Fair takes place tomorrow between 10am-2.30pm at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. The fair is an opportunity to speak with employers, discuss current job opportunities and career options from a wide range of industries in and around Bunbury. A number of workshops will be held throughout the day plus the option to book a...

Friday 1 July 2022 has been confirmed as the date for WA to join the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme. Uniform Law harmonises regulation of the legal profession, cuts red tape and creates a single system to govern legal practice across participating jurisdictions. The scheme came into operation in Victoria and New South Wales in...

The latest version of the VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students for the 2023 school year is now available and can be downloaded from the Department of Training and Workforce Development WA. As part of the network of industry training councils in WA we work with the Department to update the register annually, providing industry...

HR as an organisational function has evolved significantly over the past few years, with substantial changes driven by the COVID pandemic. The HR practitioner of the 2020s has different responsibilities, and faces different challenges from their predecessors. The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) are undertaking a research project to understand the evolution of HR, the current...

A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) titled Meet the Future looks at how employers can gain from helping young people get career ready. In this post the Career Industry Council of Australia (Inc) gives a brief overview of the report touching on how employers partnering with schools on career-readiness...

Consumer advocacy group Choice has found that one in nine Australians have bought cryptocurrencies in the past year and that number is expected to continue to rise. In a submission to the federal treasury’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency, Choice has urged the federal government to “strongly consider regulating all crypto assets under the existing financial...

We have been in consultation with the Surveying industry and training sector to determine the level of support for establishing the Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services as a traineeship in Western Australia. The CPP30221 Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services is currently available for classroom based delivery (institutional) but not...

A new portal has been launched to support the State Government funded Career Taster Program. The Career Taster Portal connects students and schools with industry taster experiences through a searchable database allowing them to browse events, activities, resources and information online. The Career Taster Program offers Western Australian Year 9 students opportunities to engage in...

The Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute – SSSI have released the Surveying and Spatial Volunteer Strategy consultation draft and are inviting comment. The document is the first stage in seeking input and support for a volunteer program targeted at using surveying and spatial skillsets for community resilience building. Feedback will help to inform the final...