Nimble News 23rd May 2022

Navigating the VET System

The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council website has a range of resources to help you navigate the VET system. Find out who offers VET, what courses and qualifications are available, find our more about apprenticeships.

New Apprenticeship for Arborists

The Certificate III in Arboriculture has recently been varied from a traineeship to a trade based apprenticeship, with a duration of 36 months and available as a school based apprenticeship. Please contact your local RTO for further information or the FFTITC Office.

National Careers Week –Career Industry Council of Australia

CICA held several webinars during National Skills Week for their CICA Research Snapshot Series. All recordings are now available.

For Career Practitioners and Educators: CAREERS with STEM Article

An article from National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) outlining what you need to know about VET in senior high school.

WA’s State Budget – Investing in education and training

A fact sheet which outlines the government’s investment for 2022-23

Apprenticeship Award – Specialised Textiles, Marine and Motor Trimmer

Are you an apprentice currently enrolled in either Cert III in Manufactured Textile Products or Marine and Motor Trimming Technology? Be recognised for your skills by entering the Apprentice of the Year Awards.

STA Apprenticeship Program 2022

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Date Saver: Women in Farming Annual Seminar

31st August 2022

New Australian Fashion Trademark and 2022 Industry Report

The Australian Fashion Council has released a new trademark to identify Australian Fashion Brands.

For Career Practitioners and educators. New Research – Non-ATAR university entrance

A new study by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) fills research gaps around how young people find out about pathways into further education and future careers

Media Story: Robotic technology pilot underway on timber building for Perth university

World-first robotic technology is being trialled on the construction site at Murdoch University in Perth.

WA Farmers Grains & Livestock Forum 2022 “Fodder for Thought”

Join WAFarmers at Muresk Institute on 23rd and 24th June for our two-day event “Fodder for Thought” that will explore the current issues and pressures facing Western Australian agriculture

For Career Practitioners – Grow Your Career – A Career in Horticulture

AUSVEG’s new video campaign showcasing the wide-ranging veg industry opportunities – lots of videos and resources.

For the Meat Processing Sector: Meat Processing, General, Quality and Safety Skills Project

The final draft qualifications, skill set and units of competency for meat safety, quality assurance and leadership skills are now available for your validation and comment

Agriculture and Horticulture Core Skills Training Package Review Project

The validation draft of the AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package - Ag and Horticulture Core Skills project is available for review. Feedback closes on 3 June 2022.

Permaculture, Organic Production & Composting Training Package Project

Validation drafts are available at the Skills Impact website until 16 June 2022.

We hope that this has been of some assistance. Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council