To reduce the WA shortage of truck drivers, the expanded Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set will commence in Term 4, in the South-West at South Regional TAFE. This follows four months of a pilot program in Perth. Successful participants obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR), Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC) vehicle licence and may apply for a forklift (LF) licence. The course is free for eligible students and the Practical Driving Instruction Training, assessment and licencing costs are $500 for concession students and up to $1,250 for non-concession students.

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The SkillsWest Careers and Employment Expo along with the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, was hosted at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 26th - 28th of August. This event showcased the ultimate skills, training and jobs opportunities for WA’s current and future workforce.
 
The LDSC team had the opportunity to attend this event to network and see WA's talented floristry competitor. 

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As a reminder, the JobTrainer Scheme is also available for employers to utilise to access free or low-fee training in a range of short courses and certificates. This includes but is not limited to Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations, Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal), Certificate II in Logistics (up to 4 units), Road Transport Driver Skill Set, Shipboard Safety Skill Set and a range of other business-related courses. 
 
Visit the MySkills website for further information on JobTrainer. ​

Destination Australia funds eligible tertiary or VET education providers to offer scholarships to domestic and international students to study and live-in regional Australia.

Short-course training, often referred to as 'micro-credentials', is seen as an increasingly important and responsive form of training, particularly for industry. 

​The LDSC team recently attended the Workforce of the Future: Getting the Qualifications Right on the 28 May 2021. The webinar had over 800 attendees across Australia, representing State and Territory Government agencies, RTOs, Training Councils and other industry stakeholders. The webinar provided a discussion from the perspective of three industry leaders from the Skills Organisations Pilots on what needs to be done to improve the national VET qualifications.

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The LDSC team recently attended the Workforce of the Future: Getting the Qualifications Right on the 28 May 2021. The webinar had over 800 attendees across Australia, representing State and Territory Government agencies, RTOs, Training Councils and other industry stakeholders. The webinar provided a discussion from the perspective of three industry leaders from the Skills Organisations Pilots on what needs to be done to improve the national VET qualifications.

​Click here to access the webinar recording. 

​ASQA recently partnered with the National Centre for Vocation Education Research (NCVER) to develop and launch an in-depth provider survey on online leaning as part of their strategic review of online learning in the VET sector and the increasing use of online learning during COVID-19.Keep an eye out for other opportunities to engage with the strategic review of online learning by visiting the events on ASQA’s website.

​The National Centre for Vocation Education Research (NCVER) has recently released its National Student Outcomes Survey. 

A series of load restraint safety videos has been launched as part of a new project that aims to reduce the number of dangerously loaded trucks on regional roads. ​