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FSO releases report on generative AI in the workplace
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)...
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Quality concerns for real estate training
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...
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The Advisers Association calls to remove financial adviser exam
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,...
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Government urged to put financial literacy on the curriculum for all high school students
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce has released its 10-year-plan with seven recommendations to address inequality in the Australian economy. As the Training Council with coverage of the Finance sector, FAPSTC is most excited about Recommendation six, which supports the introduction of financial literacy training in schools for all students to assist them in navigating milestones in...
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Strengthening integrity of the VET Sector’s Providers
The Albanese Government has established a new Integrity Unit within the national VET regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (AQSA) to better manage and combat rorting in the VET sector. The new unit will boost ASQA’s capacity on compliance, dedicating resources to eliminate unlawful behaviour by targeting non-genuine providers who may be exploiting international students....
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WA’s Brightest Recognised at WA Training Awards
At this year’s WA Training Awards, five organisations and eight individuals were awarded for their efforts in training. This year had the largest number of applications, ranging from cyber security to business leadership and everything in between, proving the wide range of incredible talent we have here in Western Australia. FAPSTC congratulates all finalists and...
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Congrats to TeamWA at WorldSkills National Championships
FAPSTC wishes to extend our congratulations to the 68 competitors of TeamWA on their successes at the WorldSkills National Competition in Melbourne. The team brought home 26 medals, including 13 gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals. We also congratulate one of our colleagues from the Training Council network, Mark Harper (Engineering and Automotive Training...
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Department of Training and Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2023-2028
DTWD has established a five-year strategic plan, that will put emphasis on WA’s skills needs within the economy giving more opportunities for learning, jobs and careers for the future. Implementation of the plan will follow these five main priorities: Enable all Western Australians to easily choose and access training that leads to jobs and careers...
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Real Estate Agent Licence Requirements Update
DMIRS has announced that changes have been made to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979, which means the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) CPP51119 will no longer be used after the 19th April 2024 for the grant of a Real Estate and Business Agent Licence in WA. The new Diploma of Property...
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Apprentice Support Services Out for Tender
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has released the Request for Tender for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services 2024–26. The tender is seeking submissions from organisations that wish to deliver apprenticeship services, such as support for First Nations apprentices or trainees, women in male-dominated trades, apprentices or trainees with a disability and those in...
