Nimble News 13 December 2023

Happy Holidays!

WA Jobs, Education & Training (WAJET) Survey - Reminder!

The summer break is just around the corner, but until then we are hard at work preparing our submission to the state government on workforce issues affecting our industries - so we need your input! Here’s three easy ways to have your say:

Email admin@fftitc.com.au and one of our industry consultants will be in touch.

Click here to complete our new survey (takes less than ten minutes).

Attend an industry specific meeting in the new year. Email admin@fftitc.com.au to register your interest:

• AgriHort Skills Network Meeting: Tues 9th Jan at 10am (includes dairy, livestock, cropping, shearing, wool, beekeeping, feedlots, agribusiness, agronomy and production horticulture - nuts, berries, vegetables, citrus, grapes, permaculture, protected horticulture).

• Forestry Skills Network Meeting: Weds 10th Jan at 10am (includes forest growing and management, logging, sawmilling, wood processing).

• Food & Drink Skills Network Meeting: Mon 15th Jan at 10am (includes food processing, seafood, meat processing, butchery, brewing, wine making, small goods).

• Green Skills Network Meeting: Tues 16th Jan at 10am (includes turf, irrigation, nursery, arboriculture, landscaping, conservation and ecosystem management, parks & gardens).

• Smart Manufacturing Skills Network Meeting: Wed 17th Jan at 10am (includes glass processing & glazing, cabinet making, furniture making, truss & frame, upholstery, specialised textile manufacture, flooring).

• Animal Care Skills Network Meeting: Fri 19 Jan at 10am (includes veterinary services, pet grooming, companion and assistance animals, exhibited animals, animal rescue)

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Darren (FFTITC Chair) and Kay check out the latest training technology

Simulators are a great training tool. See Darren having a go at Muresk Institute (plus other stories) on Facebook.

New courses added to the fee free course list for 2024

To help grow the TAFE teaching workforce, the new Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and the Cert IV in Training and Assessment are both added to the fee free list. Also on the list is the new Cert I in New Opportunities for Women which offers flexible study hours.

EOI: TAFE Governing Councils membership

The Minister for Training is seeking people with leadership, strategic thinking skills and the ability to work collegiately with the TAFE sector.

Changes ahead for Australia’s temporary migration program

The Guardian summarises future changes, flagged by the federal government, to the student and some worker visas next year.

Closing Loopholes Bill: What to expect in Industrial Relations in 2024

The Australian HR institute provides a ‘heads up’ on new legislation around wage theft, equal pay and other changes on the horizon.

Forestry Australia Mentoring Program 2024

This 9-month program establishes connections within the forestry sector by pairing experienced professionals with those seeking to evolve their career. Applications open until 4 February 2024.

New teaching resource: Agricultural Technology: Exploring the New Frontier

PIEFA have launched a new teaching resource for year 9 and 10 students. Covering current Australian farming practices and the pivotal role technology plays. Students can discuss farming’s digital future and explore career opportunities.

New report: Australian Jobs 2023

This report from the National Careers Institute and Jobs & Skills Australia provides an overview of trends in the Australian labour market to support job seekers, employment service providers and others.

New report: Impact of generative AI on skills in the workplace

Future Skills Organisation (one of the new Jobs and Skills Councils) reports that occupations with more cognitive and less physical skills, and higher skill levels are more likely to be impacted. Training at university level and higher level VET qualifications can expect disruption.

Podcast: NCVER Vocation Voices – Best of 2023

A roundup of interesting snippets, insights and research findings from this years’ episodes.

Thinking about starting a new business next year?

Business.gov.au has a business plan tool to guide you through the process including evaluating your new business idea, setting goals and how to keep your business on track.

Interesting read: Findings from the Australian Youth Barometer

70% of young people says affordable housing is their top concern + other insights into their thoughts around education, employment and mental health.

Inspiration for your summer reading list

McKinsey’s annual book list has many titles and topics to pique your interest.

Infographic: The 7 types of rest

The Australian HR Institute describes the different types of rest we need.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.