Nimble News 8th November 2021

Have your say: Cabinet Making & Pathways project

IBSA Manufacturing has announced Round 2 public consultation for the Cabinet Making & Pathways Project. The project is looking at Certificate III and entry-level pathways qualifications. Consultation closes Wednesday 17 November 2021.

Any concerns please let Janine at FFTITC know at janine@fftitc.com.au

New WA Work Health and Safety Legislation

The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 comes into effect January 2022. Here is an overview of the new regulations.

For Career Practitioners – OECD’s how youth explore, experience, and think about their future. A new look at effective career guidance.

This new paper from the OECD describes how students try to get career-and life-ready in schools trying to get them career ready.

Handy Links/Resources for Career Advice & Development

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council website has a list of useful websites for anyone trying to source career advice. E.g. find a career specialist in WA

For our Albany Stakeholders - WA Industry Link Albany Regional Communication Forum 24 November 2021

The Forum will provide small-to-medium sized businesses the opportunity to hear directly from State Government Agencies about local contract opportunities in the Great Southern region.

CCIWA – Guide to WA Mandatory Vaccine Rules

CCIWA has today released a guide for businesses on WA’s mandatory vaccination rules to help understand the State Government’s orders and what steps employers can take to ensure they are compliant.

Interesting Article from The Conversation

Local training is the best long-term solution to Australia’s skills shortages – not increased migration

MoneySmart – a great website for young people starting out in the world of work.

Money Smart has lots of resources in how to manage your money, reduce your debt and plan for the future.

Business Expertise & Advice Finder

Business.gov.au has a guided search tool to find contact information for business advisers, online, over the phone or face to face. You can access general advice about starting and running a business.

For RTOs: ASQA’s Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2021–22

ASQA outlined their regulatory risk priorities for the next year. These priorities respond to current issues impacting the VET sector from a risk perspective.

Skills Impact – New Training Package Projects Underway

Have your say on a range of projects to update and develop national qualifications and skill standards.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council