Food, Fibre & Timber Skills Network
Join one of our Skills Advisory Network Groups - and help make a difference to your industry
The Skills Advisory Network provides an opportunity for the food, fibre, and timber industries to influence decision making at the highest level of government on matters of training and workforce development.
The Skills Advisory Network is an environment for stakeholders to collaborate, share information and discuss issues affecting labour and skill shortages in Western Australia. The aim is to generate a united voice that resonates with industry and government to advance workforce development in the food, fibre and timber industries.
Key Terms of Reference
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Raise issues of workforce development in a forum respectful of opinions and ideas.
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Collaborate openly and honestly to achieve the purpose of the Skills Network.
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Capture information and related industry intelligence on priority skills and workforce needs at the industry and enterprise levels.
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Identify industry trends and opportunities to enhance skills development and develop strategies/actions to address.
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Consider advocacy as a method of achieving improved workforce development opportunities.
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Assist in the identification of key industry directions that impact on training development and delivery, for example, innovative technology, emerging industry practice.
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Eight Skills Network groups have been established, broadly based on the industry areas covered by the Training Council. Network meetings are held twice a year with a combined forum held annually.
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AgriHort (agriculture & production horticulture)
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Animal Care (veterinary services; animal behaviour; wildlife; pet and companion animal services)
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Forestry (forest management and harvesting; timber wood processing and building solutions; pulp, paper, packaging and hygiene)
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Green Skills (ecosystem management, conservation, amenity horticulture including turf, irrigation, nursery, arboriculture, landscaping, conservation, parks & gardens)
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Meat and Seafood (meat, poultry and seafood processing/manufacturing; aquaculture and wild catch; fisheries compliance)
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Manufactured Textiles and Fashion (clothing and footwear, laundry and dry cleaning)
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Sustainable Furnishings (glass processing & glazing, cabinet making, furniture making, truss & frame, upholstery, specialised textile manufacture, flooring)
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Racing and Horse Breeding (Horse and dog racing, horse breeding, racing services, trackwork and stables)