Artibus Innovation, on behalf of the Property Services Industry Reference Committee, is undertaking a project to add a specialist stream for Strata Management practitioners to the Diploma of Property (Agency Management). The addition of a professional stream to the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) will provide already highly skilled practitioners with the opportunity to ensure...

Last weeks 2021-22 state budget included a number of initiatives aimed at boosting skills and training in WA. An additional 8,000 places for Year 11 and 12 students to take part in Vocational Education and Training (VET) was announced. VET delivered to secondary students enables students to gain workplace skills through nationally recognised training whilst...

The employment marketplace SEEK’s latest Employment Report looks at job ad volumes in Australia in August 2021 nationally, by state and industry. We’ve summarised this data, highlighting figures for WA and industries under our coverage. For the full report.    

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA 2021 Youth Jobs Summit takes place on Tuesday 14 September. Attendees at the event will learn how to build connections, create the perfect CV and find their dream job. Registrations are free and can be made online.

Earlier this month, our Senior Industry Engagement Manager Anna Thomas took a road-trip to the Goldfields regions of WA. During her trip she attended the LG Professionals WA 2021 Goldfields Forum, caught up with local government professionals and learned about the unique challenges facing the regions. During her time in the region, Anna also met...

Work-based learning is a key component of vocational education. The many benefits for students include smoother transition into employment, development of both technical and more general employability skills (teamwork, communication, decision-making) and improved employment outcomes. Advantages for employers include access to ‘work-ready’ recruits, ability to address skills gaps and upskill in the workplace, improved recruitment,...

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) system provides options for people looking to learn new skills, reskill or upskill and offers training for entry level jobs through to highly technical occupations. Nationally in 2020, the main reasons graduates participated in VET were: 75.2% employment 14.2% personal development 10.6% pathways to further study National Centre for...

SkillsIQ Ltd, under the direction of the Public Sector Industry Reference Committee (IRC), has undertaken a project to update the Qualifications and Units of Competency within the PSP Public Sector Training Package that caters to the Governance and Trade Measurement sub-sectors. The objective of the project is to ensure that the skills and knowledge requirements...

WorldSkills Australia National Championships & Skills Show, Australia’s largest vocational education and excellence event starts tomorrow at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Taking place over three days, Australia’s largest trades and skills competition will take place alongside the SkillsWest Career Expo hosting over 100 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Dozens of...

Traineeships combine training with work offering the benefits of practical skills and experience and a nationally recognised qualification. A traineeship can provide a pathway to a chosen career. The Apprentice and trainee experience and destinations report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) found that 87.8% of those surveyed who completed their apprenticeship...