DTWD has advised that a new Apprenticeship Policy has been endorsed and is now available. Click here for access to the relevant page. The policy is presented as an Exposure Draft to allow stakeholders the opportunity to review and modify … Continue reading
The Public Sector Commission has updated their web page titled ‘VET information for Training Providers’. The page is intended to assist RTOs to develop resources by identifying the key policies and documents that exist in the public sector and aligning … Continue reading
EUPA Executive Officer David Love is a member of the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s Skilled Migration Reference Group. Skilled migration (and migration generally!) is a complex minefield for the uninitiated. Industry stakeholders who have concerns, questions or suggestions … Continue reading
The Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships initiative is one of the Government’s initial direction setting responses to the recommendations in the final report of the Apprenticeships for teh 21st Centry Expert Panel relating to competency based progression in apprenticeships and traineeships. This … Continue reading
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has reversed the decision that rescinded trade certificates. The policy placed the focus entirely on the qualification issued by the RTO which was to be recognised by industry employers as evidence of entry … Continue reading
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has released its annual SPOL – a list of critical occupations that primarily serves to influence the State Training Plan. Top priority occupations also inform the skilled migration strategy. The list now comprises … Continue reading
The City of Cockburn won the WA Employer of the Year award in the annual Department of Training and Workforce Development Training Awards. The award recognises the City for it’s commitment to staff and the benefits that flow on to … Continue reading
The Federal Government is investing $2.5 billion over the next 10 years to provide access to trade training for all students across the nation. The 4th round of this project will provide $150 million and focus on high priority schools (disadvantaged … Continue reading
Acronyms! Love’em. Please find attached a communique from the National Quality Council providing advice about the application of the revised Australian Qualifications Framework. The Special Bulletin comprises: A listing of VET qualifications as defined within the AQF Qualification Type Specifications; … Continue reading
This article posted on mashable.com provides an insight into employee benefits offered by 6 companies. I am sure there will be differences in the ability for Australian organisations to offer perks and some of this is a little cringe-worthy, but … Continue reading