Supporting women with training and employment opportunities – Victoria University Polytechnic
Research shows that women are increasingly at risk of homelessness and financial hardship as they get older. Women from diverse backgrounds are often excluded from the workforce due to caring responsibilities, time out of the workforce and being unable to find suitable work for their existing skills. VU Polytechnic and WomenCan Australia have teamed up for a unique solution.
TAFE NSW accelerates Volvo apprentices
With increased government funding for apprenticeships and traineeships in response to the COVID-19 recovery, timing is right for employers and TAFEs to work together and increase the number of apprentices and trainees. For example, TAFE NSW has recently partnered with MSX International as the national training provider for Volvo apprentices.
Wildfire awareness course to help protect local communities – TAFE NSW National Centre for Emergency Management Studies
With climate change our summers are likely to become hotter and drier as experienced during last year’s horror fire season. TAFE NSW has developed a wildfire awareness course with the Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council. It is the minimum qualification for personnel who support firefighters on the frontline, including police, ambulance officers, wildlife carers, media liaison personnel, first aid officers, utility company employees and campground hosts.
TDA submission on impact of Foreign Relations Bill on TAFEs
The Australian Government has introduced legislation that would require all arrangements between state and territory governments and their entities, and foreign governments and their entities to be approved by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Bill is yet to be considered by the Senate. TDA has provided a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry highlighting the impacts that this legislation may have on TAFEs.
Infection control skill sets: free training – Wodonga TAFE
As Victoria emerges from the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, businesses and workers need to ensure they can safely reopen and engage with customers. All Victorian TAFEs are now offering free infection control skill sets* for eligible employees. The areas targeted include food handling, retail and transport and logistics.
The power of VET for First Australians – TAFE Queensland
Vocational education and training has a key role to play in achieving a united Australia. VET is incredibly important in connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices with their communities, local industry and government agencies to provide pathways to real jobs.*
Transformation for Dookie Agricultural College
Regional and rural workers in north-eastern Victoria will benefit from upgraded learning facilities, thanks to a $2 million investment by the Victorian Government.
Training support for employers and trainees in the retail and agriculture sectors – TAFE SA
Retail and agriculture courses are being offered on Eyre Peninsula to meet a need for skilled workers. The training is being delivered by TAFE SA.
TAFEs launch the National Enrolled Nursing Advisory Council
TDA is pleased to announce the establishment of the National Enrolled Nursing Advisory Council (NENAC). The council brings together experts in education and training for enrolled nursing from across Australian TAFEs to better represent and advocate for enrolled nursing education.
Online TVET design and delivery with Indonesian partners
A very successful 10-week webinar series on the design and delivery of vocational education and training online has been delivered by Australian TAFEs to Indonesian policymakers and practitioners from June to August 2020.
