As part of our consultation for the WA Jobs, Education and Training (WAJET) survey, our Industry Engagement Managers have found that AI is having an ever-increasing impact across all occupations, with generative AI being used significantly within financial, administrative and executive roles. FAPSTC was pleased to participate in a webinar where Future Skills Organisation (FSO)...
The WA government will invest $1.9 million to provide traineeships across 50 regional communities. Traineeships across information technology, business administration and marketing, amongst others, are part of this initiative. According to the media statement, Traineeships in business administration remain integral to upskilling the workforce. The Shire of Waroona, a grant recipient, will allocate funding towards...
The WA government has taken further steps to address family and domestic violence and patterns of behaviours known as coercive control by introducing a range of systematic and legislative reforms in a phased approach. Actions being taken immediately include but are not limited to providing specific training on coercive control for police officers and other...
The Adviser reports that brokers are in a key position to educate their clients when making important financial decisions. They are taking a greater interest in upskilling their clients after research by NAB’s financial hardship survey revealed that many consumers self-report low financial literacy. Brokers have found that they can play an integral role in...
FAPSTC is delighted to announce that Renee Burns has joined the team to work alongside Harpreet Kaur as an Industry Engagement Manager. Renee comes with many years of experience in the training sector and small business development in the personal services area. Renee lists as her greatest achievement her development of short courses for low-skilled...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has opened consultation on the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) proposed changes to its Banking Code of Practice. This is the first time ASIC is undertaking a public consultation since approving the code in 2019. ASIC is seeking to ensure that the code continues to provide real benefits to...
WA was well represented by Finalists and Medal winners at the National Training Awards held in Hobart in November All WA Finalists and winners are listed below. Finalists: Hannah Morrison in the Trainee of the Year category, Anthony Georgeff as Excellence in Literacy, Language and Numeracy VET Teacher/Trainer of the year category, Robert Nicolosi Finalist...
The national regulator for training, ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority), has raised concern about the enrolment, delivery, and assessment of Certificates IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and Strata Community Management (CPP40521), and the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51122), based on stakeholder reports. Industry and regulators have also highlighted a lack of information about...
At present, Financial Advisers are required to sit an exam to establish a level of professional competence in addition to attaining a tertiary qualification. The Advice Association agrees that the financial adviser exam was necessary initially as not all professionals met the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) recognised tertiary qualifications. Recent graduates however,...
The Centre for Transformative Work Design’s inaugural conference, ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice‘ will be held between 12-14 February 2024 in Perth. The 3-day event aims to inspire discussions around creating healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces. The 3-day event, designed for Human Resource Professionals and senior managers, will cover topics...