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Happy Holidays and Farewell to 2022

21/12/2022

 
We take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment to the LDSC. We wish you all a happy and safe festive season as we reflect on all the developments 2022 has brought.

Next year we will be continuing to work closely with our industry stakeholders as we explore the workforce development issues and opportunities for industry sectors under our remit, including changes to industry as we continue to navigate through post-COVID-19 impacts. This will include our Industry Advisory Group (IAG) meetings, as well as individual catch ups and regional visits scheduled throughout the year.
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Most importantly, we look forward to welcoming you all to a safe, happy and prosperous new year 2023!

The LDSC Team

LDSC Industry Advisory Group Meeting/s Announced – Coming Soon!

20/12/2022

 
​The next rounds of Industry Advisory Group Meetings will be happening in February and March 2023. If you are not a member and would like to join a group please email the Industry Consultant listed below.
These meetings are an important opportunity for industry employers to discuss issues affecting workforce development in WA such as skills and labour shortages and training needs. This feedback is essential in ensuring we provide real-time advice to the State Government into areas such as:
  • The State Priority Occupation List (SPOL)
  • The State Training Plan
  • Training package development
  • Other projects and industry updates
Please note, regional or out of State attendees have the option to attend via Teams.
Alternatively, if you cannot attend these meetings in person or via MS Teams, please contact the Industry Consultant listed below and we can arrange a 1:1 meeting with you.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates for the Industry Advisory Groups are below. Times to be confirmed 
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LDSC Submission to the Commonwealth Strategic Fleet Taskforce

20/12/2022

 
​The Australian Government appointed a Strategic Fleet Taskforce on 20 Oct 22 to guide the establishment of up to 12 Australian-flagged and crewed vessels. The Taskforce requested input by Wed 30 Nov 22.
 
The LDSC submission to Strategic Fleet Taskforce, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is here. All feedback is welcome to john@ldsc.asn.au.

RSLWA and Working Spirit veteran career summit - Update

20/12/2022

 
​Photos from the RSLWA and Working Spirit veteran career summit 1 Dec 22 are here. Employers interested in participating in the next RSLWA and Working Spirit veteran career summit. should Sign up here or register with vetjobs@rslwa.org.au.

Have your Say: Future of Vertiport Design

20/12/2022

 
With the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft rapidly moving ahead, we are preparing for the new, futuristic transport terminals where they will take-off and land: vertiports.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority have prepared draft guidance material, also known as an advisory circular, which sets out the design guidelines for future vertiports and are seeking feedback. CASA have opened a public consultation to anyone active in the AAM, uncrewed, or crewed aviation industry to gain your feedback.
To learn more about vertiports before providing feedback, CASA is hosting a series of free webinars:
  • 19 January 2023 at 2 pm AEDT - Physical characteristics of a vertiport
  • 2 February 2023 at 2 pm AEDT - Obstacle limitation surfaces for a vertiport
  • 16 February 2023 at 2 pm AEDT - Visual aids of a vertiport
Visit the Consultation Hub to have your say. Consultations close 31 March 2023.
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Australian Skills Guarantee Discussion Paper

20/12/2022

 
The paper also seeks feedback on the design of future initiatives to support women to achieve higher paying careers via vocational education and training pathways. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DWR) are also seeking experiences about what is most effective in attracting and retaining women in occupations that have historically had low female participation. To inform the design and implementation of the Guarantee, stakeholders are invited to read the Australian Skills Guarantee Discussion Paper and make a submission.
Click here for more information. Submissions close 5pm AEDT, Thursday 22 December 2022.

LDSCs Career Pathway Booklets – Feedback Wanted

20/12/2022

 
The LDSC is undertaking a review of our career pathway booklets and invites training providers to review and participate in the update process (through nominating case studies or recommending/providing areas for inclusion/update). Contact a for more information or to provide your feedback/comments.
 
Links to the booklets are below:
  • Maritime Careers Pathway Booklet
  • Aviation Careers Pathway Booklet
  • Rail Transport Careers Pathway Booklet
  • Road Transport Careers Pathway Booklet
  • Supply Chain Careers Pathway Booklet
  • Where will the Transport and Logistics Industries Take You? Booklet ​

WA signs up to National Skills Agreement

20/12/2022

 
​The West Australian government has signed up to a 12-month skills agreement with the Commonwealth to deliver about 18,800 fee-free training places worth more than $112 million.
 
The funding supports the new FREE IN ’23 initiative, which covers course fees for 58 full TAFE qualifications and course fees and resource fees for 56 skills sets. The course list is estimated to see approximately 8,500 fee free places in the care sector, 2,400 in technology and digital, 1,900 in agriculture, 1,500 in construction, 1,400 in hospitality and tourism, 300 in sovereign capability including manufacturing, and around 2,800 in other sectors including foundational skills.

TAE Training Package Endorsed

20/12/2022

 
After a lengthy process, state and territory skills ministers have approved the newest TAE Training Package. The qualifications approved include:
  • TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (including specialisations of Advanced Training and Assessment, Design and Development, VET Leadership)
All Industry Reference Committee (IRC) recommendations were accepted including the deeming of the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as both “equivalent to”, and the “successor of” the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
 
Importantly, this will mean existing qualified Trainers and Assessors will not be required to complete any qualification upgrades.

Consultations open for Possible VET Qualifications Reform

20/12/2022

 
Federal, state and territory governments have opened a consultation process on the proposed new model of VET qualifications that is being publicly canvassed. There is an online survey that covers 14 questions on areas such as training product design, terminology, training delivery and approaches, collaboration and engagement, and implementation and transition. 

Note: the reform is still in its early stages and a final decision is yet to be made. The survey closes 17 March 2023.
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