Information Updates
The NQC secretariat notified IBSA on the 14 April that the Case for Endorsement for the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (and the wider Training and Education Training Package) has been circulated to the NQC members for consideration. Under normal circumstance, their consideration would be expected to take 3 weeks. ........click here to read more
IBSA's Environment Scan (Escan) underpins advice to governments and other stakeholders on skills and workforce development issues across six industry sectors; Business Services, Cultural and Related Industries, Financial Services, Education, Information and Communications Technologies and Printing and Graphic Arts. Escan 2010 is a detailed, evidence-driven report, which presents qualitative and quantitative analysis of the skills in demand data and information within the context of the broad social, demographic, technological, economic and labour market environments. It analyses change, evolving trends and new factors influencing workforce development, including emerging cross-industry issues. Escan 2010 addresses the following key areas:
The Department of Training & Workforce Development has agreed to the reduction in eligibility hours for part-time traineeships in the Aged Care, Disability and Community Care sectors as the result of a joint approach by the Community Services, Health & Education Training Council, National Disability Services, Aged & Community Services WA and CommunityWest. The eligibility limit for enrolments in part-time traineeships has restricted access to the staff from these three sectors where part-time hours are standard, and many staff work less than the 20 hours minimum previously required. To celebrate this long sought reduction the four Peaks, together with Nulsen, hosted a special Breakfast Launch of the project by the Minister for Training, the Hon Peter Collier, MLC to herald the start of the two year ‘proof of concept’ trial project that is expected to lead to a big increase in the numbers of enrolments for traineeships in these sectors.......click here to read Minister's Media release
Nominations have been opened for Western Australia’s most prestigious training awards program.
Training Minister Peter Collier called on individuals, employers and training organisations to nominate and to be rewarded through the WA Training Awards 2010.
There are 12 awards in categories encompassing all aspects of training.
Winners will share in more than $100,000 in cash and prizes and could have the opportunity to compete against the best in Australia at the Australian Training Awards in Sydney on Friday, November 19. ..........click here to read Minister's Media release
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Inclusion, Julia Gillard, launched the Australian Government's national statement on social inclusion, A Stronger, Fairer Australia, which sets out the Government's vision and strategy for social inclusion both now and into the future. The statement builds on the many reforms and investments the Government has made over the past two years, including those in fairer workplace relations, employment, pension reform, housing and homelessness, early childhood education and schools. It also builds on the existing strengths of individuals, families and communities....click here to read more
Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney today encouraged Western Australian families to take advantage of newly-released practical guides for choosing quality childcare providers, available from the Department for Communities’ website..click here to read more
The Australian Government and state and territory ministers have approved $15 million to implement the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), in 2010.....click here to read more
The National Quality Council (NQC) has approved a range of measures that will respond to requests from industry, employers and learners for more choice and greater flexibility in the rules about the content of Training Package qualifications and the ways an individual learner or an employer can choose which units are ‘packaged’ together to meet the requirements for a VET qualification..... click here to read more
The National Quality Council (NQC) endorsed key reforms to the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Standards for Registration. These important changes strengthen the AQTF and ensure regulators have the tools they need to protect the interests of all students undertaking Vocational Education and Training in Australia.
The Australian Government announced on 5 November 2009 that up to $25 million will be provided during 2009-10 for an Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP) for existing workers. This program will provide up to 11,000 new training places. The EBPPP forms part of the Productivity Places Program under the Commonwealth’s Skilling Australia for the Future policy......click here to read more
In May 2009, the Minister for Training released a plan for the future of Western Australia's training system for the next 10 years. The plan aims to transform the State's training system and position Western Australia to respond to future employment demands. It includes immediate, medium and long term initiatives as the blueprint for the Government's investment in the State's training system.......more
As you may be aware the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) met in Darwin on Thursday, 2 July. Some very significant announcements relating to the early childhood education and care sector were made at the conclusion of the COAG meeting. Please find attached a short summary of the announcements and links for further information..........more
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