Nimble News 8 February 2023

Industry Workforce and Skill Needs Consultation 2023

REMINDER: We need your advice on the current workforce and skills needs of industry. The information you provide helps identify workforce and training issues, and informs the WA government on trends and developments occurring at industry level.

Is there a shortage of workers in your industry? Is there a shortage of skilled workers? There’s still time to have your say:

1. Complete our survey: industry stakeholders survey, RTO stakeholders survey

2. Attend an industry specific online discussion. View our recent blog to find dates and register.

3. Send us your thoughts, any time,via our homepage.

4. Call us for a chat.

   • Tamara 0421 483 499 (furnishing, forest and products, textiles, clothing and footwear)

   • Diane 0419 292 404 (food and beverage, horticulture, rural production, conservation and land management)

   • Kay 0408 901 046 (animal care and management, seafood and aquaculture)

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Other Nimble News Stories:

For food and beverage manufacturers

The McGowan Government has announced the opening of the latest round of the Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program, with up to $15,000 available to food and beverage businesses across the state.

Have you thought about being a TAFE lecturer? Added incentives for regional locations.

A new temporary incentive to attract and retain regional TAFE lecturers is available to eligible new and existing lecturers in the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Kalgoorlie.

Perth Zoo launches Aboriginal trainee program

Great to see this opportunity arise for lucky students from Clontarf Aboriginal College to work alongside Perth Zoo experts towards a Cert II in Conservation and Ecosystems Management.

Have your say: perceptions and status of VET

The Australian Parliament has commenced an inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of vocational education and training. Deadline for submissions is 1 March.

Have your say: qualifications reform

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations invites feedback on a proposed qualification model which could replace Units of Competency with new training product architecture. Webinars are taking place on 15 and 16th February. Deadline for submissions, via an online survey is 17 March.

Have your say: ANZSCO review

The first round of consultation is now open for the ABS comprehensive review into how Australian occupations are classified. This round includes environment managers, food technologists, wine makers, conservation officers, environment consultants, environment research scientists, park rangers and environmental scientists. Submissions close 28 April.

For Career Practitioners

Career Development Association of Australia is hosting a free online Career Conversation to discuss 'Supporting an Age-Diverse Workforce'. Discuss and share insights on the benefits of age diversity to the workforce, how to promote its advantages, and career support tips for all ages. 22 February

For the VET Workforce - Online Professional Development

The VET Development Centre’s Professional Learning Program has a packed webinar program for 2023, offering a range of CPD opportunities.

2023 Carbon and Farming Conference.

A great line up of speakers discussing the impact of carbon on farming and the agricultural industry. Scarborough, 7-8 March.

ABARES Outlook 2023

A conference focusing on emerging trends and issues shaping Australian Agriculture, fisheries and forestry. Canberra 7-8 March.

Something a bit different

The Perth Festival starts this weekend.

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