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2014 promises to be a challenging year for the vocational education and training system. Western Australia has implemented the introduction of Future Skills WA. Future Skills WA is a new way of funding training in response to a national funding pact between the States and the Commonwealth for the introduction of a demand driven student entitlement model. See further details of Future Skills WA here.
At a Commonwealth level, the Government has instigated a Senate inquiry into TAFE operations, accessibility and public funding and the impacts of a competitive training market on TAFE. See story here.
Here in WA, the State Government has convened an independent review of the vocational education and training system which is being Chaired by Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares who is due to report to the Minister by the end of April 2014. Further details on the WA review are available here.
Additionally, the Commonwealth Government is also conducting a review into the demand driven enrolment funding model of the University system, while the national schools’ curriculum is to be reviewed yet again.
FutureNow will of course respond to these reviews as appropriate and will keep you informed of progress in each of the areas. We look forward to meeting the challenges and creating opportunities for our industries in what will most certainly be a year of change. We would be pleased to hear your views on these and any other workforce development matters. Thank you for your continuing support and best wishes for a happy and successful 2014.
Barry Felstead and Helen Cook
FutureNow Joint Chairs
Inside this issue:
Training Package Updates
Reminder Please Complete: Certificate III in Catering Operations - School Based Traineeship Survey
FutureNow has been approached by industry to prepare a submission to vary the Certificate III in Catering Operations to include a school based traineeship. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Certificate III in Catering Operations- School Based Traineeship Read more
WA Visual Arts Lecturer Wins 2013 Australian Trainer of the Year Award
After being named WA's Trainer of the Year at this year's WA Training Awards in September, Jacky Cheng was awarded the national title at the Australian Training Awards held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on Friday night 22 November. Jacky beat seven other state finalists from across the country to take out this prestigious title. Read more
Sport and Recreation PD Day for Teachers
FutureNow Project Manager for Sport and Recreation, Rachael Davidson, together with Angela Kiely from the South Metropolitan Education Office recently facilitated a Sport and Recreation Industry Currency Day for teachers delivering sport and recreation, and sports coaching qualifications. Read more
Northam VETis Professional Development Workshop
Project Manager for Tourism and Hospitality, Debra Kruske, visited Northam Trade Training Centre in December and presented at the Professional Development workshop for the region's Hospitality and Home Economics Trainers/Teachers. FutureNow Hospitality Ambassador Chef Matt delivered a master class to the 16 teachers who attended. Read more
Chrissie Parrott Arts - Fringe World 2014 Season Launch
Chrissie Parrott is one of WA's most established independent contemporary dance artists and choreographers. Recently Parrot launched a multi-disciplinary arts space Chrissie Parrott Arts' (CPA), in Maylands WA. The studio and performance space is fast becoming one of Perth's most dynamic hubs for WA's independent performing arts community. The space is targeted at creating work and opportunities for emerging, mid-career and senior local artists. Read more
Women in Technology WA - 2013 End of Year Event
Women in Technology WA (WITWA) is a Perth based, not for profit organisation providing a network for women in technology to extend their professional knowledge and foster new contacts in industry. WITWA also proactively encourage young people of both sexes in WA to consider technology as a stimulating and viable career. Read more
Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Nominal Hours
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has released the draft SIT12 Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package WA Nominal Hours Guide Version 2. The proposed new hours and justification for the changes can be viewed via the following links: WA Nominal Hours Guide; Justification for changes. Read more
New Live Performance and Entertainment Training Package
The new CUA Live Performance and Entertainment Training Package was released on Thursday 21 November, and is now online at www.training.gov.au. Read more
Sport, Fitness and Recreation Nominal Hours
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has released the draft SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package Nominal Hours Guide. The proposed new hours and justification for the changes can be viewed via the following links: WA Nominal Hours Guide; Justification for changes. Read more
Racing Nominal Hours Guide
Version 2 of the RGR08 Racing Training Package WA Nominal Hours Guide has been finalised and is now available on the VETinfoNet. Read more
Community Recreation Training Package Review Discussion Paper
Service Skills Australia are currently undertaking a review of the Community Recreation and Aquatics qualifications. A discussion paper has been released outlining the direction the review will take and is currently open for stakeholder feedback. To view the discussion paper, click here. Further details on the review can be found here. |
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