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Rail subject matter experts needed

19/1/2021

 
The Rail Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee to support the Rail Customer Service project.

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Proposal to increase heavy vehicle charges

14/1/2021

 
The National Transport Commission is  seeking feedback on the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting’s  proposal to increase heavy vehicle charges by 2.5 per cent in 2021–22.

Click here to view the discussion paper and have your say.

Feedback submissions will open until close of business 12 March 2021

Drone registration and operator accreditation deadline

11/1/2021

 
If you fly a drone or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for business or as part of your job, drone registration and operator accreditation are required by 28 January 2021.
 
Penalties will apply for flying an unregistered RPA or without an operator accreditation (or remote pilot licence) for commercial purposes from this date. 

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Dredging Operations: Maritime Training Package

11/1/2021

 
On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee for the Dredging Operations project has drafted a new Skill Set and Unit of Competency and would like your feedback.

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Streamlining and new framework to prioritise training package development

17/12/2020

 
In response to a direction from Skills Ministers, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has agreed to delete 975 units of competency and 46 qualifications identified as having zero enrolments over the past three years. The training products will be deleted from the national register by mid-February 2021.​

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Skills Reform Consultation

17/12/2020

 
In recognition of the importance of a high-quality VET system that works for everyone, Australian governments (both at the national and state and territory level) have agreed to immediately progress reforms in the following key areas:
  • Strengthening the role of industry and employers
  • Improving VET qualifications
  • Raising the quality of training​

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Happy Holidays and Farewell to 2020

15/12/2020

 
As many of you are already aware, the Logistics Training Council (LTC) has recently rebranded to embrace Defence and Defence Industries under our remit; and we are now known as the Logistics & Defence Skills Council (LDSC). 

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Rail Track Protection

15/12/2020

 
On behalf of the Rail Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Rail Track Protection project has drafted materials for the Transport and Logistics Training Package and would like your feedback.

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New campaign to attract Western Australians to defence jobs

14/12/2020

 
​A new campaign will inspire women, veterans, young people, jobseekers and career changers to take advantage of the job opportunities created by the State Government's $18.34 million maritime defence industry workforce package.
'The Other Force' campaign will raise awareness of the job opportunities and career pathways available in Western Australia's defence industry.

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Payroll tax exemption for Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements scheme

14/12/2020

 
​The State Government has exempted Western Australian businesses from paying payroll tax on wage subsidies announced in the 2020-21 Commonwealth Government Budget.
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The Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements wage subsidy is for apprentices or trainees of eligible businesses who commence and undertake training between October 5, 2020 and September 30, 2021. 

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