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Training Places to be Increased

13/5/2021

 
Recently announced in the Budget, the Federal Government will commit an additional $500 million, to be matched by State and Territory governments, to expand the JobTrainer Fund by a further 163,000 places and extend the program until 31 December 2022. The Fund will support training in digital skills and upskilling in critical industries (I.e. Rail). The JobTrainer Fund was launched in 2020 and will support hundreds of thousands of job seekers, school leavers and young people by providing access to free or low-fee training places in areas of skills shortages. 

Click here to view the occupations available for JobTrainer and to check eligibility requirements.

Australia Plans Air Traffic Control System for Drones

13/5/2021

 
The Australian government is to develop an air traffic control-style system for drones, which will be created in collaboration with Defence, Airservices and CASA. It will also include a new National Drone Detection Network that will use sensors to monitor the devices and safeguard privacy, noise and their use at cultural sites. It aims to begin initial operations in 2023. ​

Coming Soon - Defence Industry Veterans Employment Scheme

13/5/2021

 
The Defence Industry Veterans Employment Scheme (DIVES) scholarship program will encourage veterans to take-up a career in the defence industry. The program will be delivered by Defence West, in partnership with industry, starting in 2021. ​

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Women in Defence Scholarship Program – Applications Now Open

13/5/2021

 
The Women in Defence Industry scholarship program is delivered by South Metropolitan TAFE, in partnership with industry. The program offers two qualifications, achieved over six months; the Certificate II in Electronics, and the Certificate III in Engineering — Technical, which can open up a range of job and career opportunities in the defence industry. Applications are now open and provides a fantastic opportunity for women thinking of a career change or returning to the workforce. 
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Click here for details on how to apply. ​

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First cohort from the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Pilot Available for Interviews

11/5/2021

 
Western Roads Federation (WRF) have advised the first cohort of graduates from the 6 week Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Pilot  are now available for interviews. To arrange an interview, contact Cam Dumesny (cam.dumesny@westernroads.com.au) to arrange an interview. Due to anticipated for these graduates, interviews will be arranged on a first come, first served basis.

Broome Training Centre to Produce More Skilled Hospitality Workers a Step Closer

11/5/2021

 
North Regional TAFE's Broome Hospitality and Student Services Centre has moved forward with tenders for the construction of the $10 million project now open. Once finalised the project aims to create state-of-the-art facilities, giving the region greater access to speciality training in hospitality, tourism, hair and beauty and creating more than 1,000 jobs.

​Click here for more information around this exciting new project. 

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We Need Space Campaign

11/5/2021

 
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with Coles and its supply chain partners Toll and Linfox, to educate road users about sharing the road safely with heavy vehicles. This will include a range of educational resources that will roll out through driver education programs across the country.
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Read the full media release here. To view the campaign and resources visit www.weneedspace.com.au

New Resource for Future Vehicle Technology Trials Now Online

11/5/2021

 
​Austroads has published a set of curated lessons learned from Connected Vehicle, Automated Vehicle and Low Emission Vehicle trial projects. 

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Trucking Industry Welcomes Investment and Safety Boost

11/5/2021

 
The extension of temporary full expensing to 30 June 2023 has been welcomed by industry. 

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2021 WorldSkills Australia (WSA) National Championships and Skills Show

10/5/2021

 
Planning for the 2021 WorldSkills Australia (WSA) National Championships and Skills Show in Perth on the 26–28 August is underway, with registrations for schools now open. ​

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