SNAPSHOT
A ‘see it a glance’ look at what’s happening in the ACFIPS industry sectors plus government and conference news.
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BIG PICTURE
Tickets available for NSW Training Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the annual NSW Training Awards held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday, 16 September.
The awards recognise the achievements of students, trainers, teachers, training organisation and employers.
Tickets available at https://forumgroup.eventsair.com/nswtrainingawards2022/registrations/Site/Register
Jobs and Skills Summit Outcomes
The Government and states and territories agreed to immediate actions at the Jobs & Skills Summit including:
- A $1 billion one-year National Skills Agreement that will provide additional funding for fee-free TAFE in 2023, while a longer-term agreement that drives sector reform and supports women’s workforce participation is negotiated.
- Accelerate the delivery of 465,000 additional fee-free TAFE places, with 180,000 to be delivered next year, and with costs shared with the states and territories on a 50:50 basis.
The full outcomes document is available at https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/inline-files/Jobs-and-Skills-Summit-Outcomes-Document.pdf
Skills shortage in the telecommunications industry: a viewpoint
As part of this year’s National Skills Week, ACFIPS Board member and former Managing Director of MilCom Communications Ian Milner, spoke on how he addresses the skills shortage in the telecommunications industry, and what is being done to combat the issue.
Hear is discussion hear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxopYQaJEc&feature=emb_title
TRAINING PACKAGE NEWS
Commissioner Information Bulletins
August saw CIBs updates in the following areas:
- CIB – 731 – TLI – Transport & Logistics – Traineeships
- CIB – 715 – CPP – Asset Maintenance & Surveying – Traineeships
- CIB – 733 – ICP – Printing & Graphic Arts – Apprenticeships & Traineeships
- CIB – 652 – PSP – Public Sector – Traineeships
All CIBs are located here https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources/cibs-bulletins
Smart and Skilled Updates
The latest Smart and Skilled includes updates to the NSW Skills List incorporating Training Package revisions, and new qualifications to the Skills List.
Complete information at https://mcusercontent.com/1cec4176f39761729e74b56fc/files/2693d680-0ccc-8423-3e3f-bbb4d3c1ec9e/ITABs_Smart_and_Skilled_Update_August_2022.docx_002_.pdf
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
Tamworth Workshop
Training Services NSW in conjunction with the Greater Northern Skills Development Group are holding ‘Best Practice in workforce attraction and retention – employer perspective’ workshop on Wednesday 28th September.
Hear from a panel of leaders tackling the attraction and recruitment challenges head on. The workshop will also have roundtable discussions where participants can collaborate and share ideas and meet representatives from the Joint NSW Industry Training Advisory Boards and Training Services NSW, sharing details of services, funding, and support.
Register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/best-practice-in-workforce-attraction-and-retention-employer-perspective-tickets-412683496447
NSW Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing and Pool Awards – 10th September 2022 https://www.mbansw.asn.au/excellence-housing-and-pool-awards
Community Colleges Australia National Conference – 13-14th September 2022
https://cca.edu.au/what-we-do/2022-cca-annual-conference/
NSW Training Awards – 16th September 2022
https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/nsw-training-awards/how-to-enter
TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2022 (Adelaide) – 15-17th November 2022
https://tda.edu.au/events/tda-convention-2022/