Emerging occupations – National Skills Commission
The National Skills Commission (NSC) has developed a data-driven approach to identify emerging occupations within Australia. By identifying emerging skills and looking at how these skills change existing jobs, the NSC can identify emerging or new jobs in the labour market, and can help build the skilled, resilient and adaptable workforce needed now, and for years to come.
New investment for Mandurah TAFE hospitality and tourism training centre – South Metropolitan TAFE, WA
In response to COVID-19 the Western Australian Government has announced, under its WA Recovery Plan, a suite of capital works projects benefitting WA TAFEs. As part of the plan a new world class hospitality and tourism training centre is to be built at South Metropolitan TAFE ‘s Mandurah campus.
Adelady visits TAFE SA Tonsley – TAFE SA
Recently Adelady visited TAFE SA Tonsley and spoke to female apprentices. Currently, women represent less than three percent of the workforce in trades across the country.
TAFE SA is striving to increase diversity within the trade workforce by showcasing the vast opportunities in this sector to women of all backgrounds and stages of their career journeys. Watch the segment on YouTube.
A skills-led recovery plan for travel and tourism – TAFE NSW
In 2018–19, tourism contributed $60.8 billion to Australian GDP and provided jobs for more than 5% of the national workforce (666,000 people). The tourism sector has been hit harder than most other industries by the COVID-19 crisis, and skills training will play a large role in preparing businesses for a post-pandemic environment.
Creative partnership with Adelaide City Council – TAFE SA
As part of our creative partnership with Adelaide City Council, Produce Lane has undergone an ‘artistic transformation’.
Prices are almost too good to be true – TAFE SA
7 News visited TAFE SA training restaurants, hair and beauty salons and massage skills labs, where students provide excellent services to the public for a fraction of industry-standard prices. Handy during COVID!
2020 Australia’s STEM Workforce Report
STEM occupations are traditionally associated with higher education, but did you know that more STEM workers in Australia possess a VET qualification than a university degree?
The Australian Chief Scientist’s STEM Workforce Report reveals that out of 11.5 million workers in 2016, 10% had a VET STEM qualification and 6% had a university STEM qualification.
Simulated safety training in the sky – Canberra Institute of Technology
A new 35-metre-tall tower crane has been installed at one of CIT’s campuses for safety and renewables training. The tower crane gives students a safe, highly controlled simulated workplace environment, allowing them to experience the physical challenges of working and operating equipment safely at height.
Engineering fabrication trade training – Central Queensland University (CQU)
All the data shows that Australia needs more apprentices. Ways of engaging young people in apprenticeships can be complicated but with mentoring and clear learning pathways there are many opportunities for earning while you learn
Carpentry and joinery teachers team up to provide consistent training for apprentices – TasTAFE
A significant challenge during COVID-19 has been to keep apprentices engaged and learning especially those with a large proportion of practical training. TasTAFE teachers from across the state have collaborated to convert theory elements of the carpentry and joinery courses to the digital environment.
One of the great outcomes of the collaboration has been the opportunity to provide a more consistent experience for apprentices state-wide.
