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The WA Government Shipping and Supply Chain Taskforce requested comment on their scope. The Taskforce will invite stakeholder comment on a discussion paper to be released in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Taskforce will examine:
1 The potential for domestic long-distance freight to be carried by coastal shipping between WA and eastern states 2 Co-operation in the development of a national strategic shipping fleet 3 The development of local WA training facilities and maritime career pathways 4 Opportunities to develop multi-modal responsiveness to supply chain disruption, including freight on interstate routes and also to remote WA regions 5 Opportunities to improve supply chain co-ordination and service quality at WA ports. The Taskforce website is WA Shipping and Supply Chain Taskforce | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au). Civmec has invested in shipbuilding and sustainment capability with a new 70-metre high hall supporting marine, defence and resources sectors located in Henderson, Western Australia. The new ship assembly hall makes it one of the largest fabrication workshops in Australia.
Shipbuilder Civmec and marine services specialist Serco have joined forces in pursuit of the LAND 8710 Phase 1A program that will deliver the next generation landing craft or littoral maneuver vessels for the Australian Army. This is a medium class vessel capable of shipping Army’s future vehicles in riverine and shore environments. The team designed the ‘Oboe’ littoral maneuver vessel medium (LMV-M) to meet the needs of the ADF - LAND 8710-1A program. Serco, Civmec partner on LAND 8710 with new joint venture - Defence Connect If you have an employment opportunity that may suit a Defence veteran or a veteran family member please register the vacancy with:
The Cross Sector Supply Chain Skill and Careers Hub provides a range of additional material to help RTOs, schools and career advisors promote supply chain careers. The resources hub showcases information for training providers, the skill sets and Units of Competency available in supply chain, as well as providing information on technology and provides resources for further reading.
Click here to access the resources and to explore the hub. The Year 9 Career Taster Program (CTP) Portal is now live. The CTP offers employers and industry bodies a fantastic opportunity to showcase their industry and engage young people to attract them to careers within their sector.
Industry bodies, employers and training providers can nominate to provide an experience via the Portal or by contacting Career.TasterProgram@dtwd.wa.gov.au. Click here for more information. Australian Industry Standards (AIS) are seeking validation of revised training package materials which includes four qualifications, five Skill Sets and 31 Units of Competency. These draft products address changes in technology and Defence processes and provide an aligned career pathway for Defence and logistics support personnel to enhance workforce mobility across the sector.
Feedback closes Wednesday 22 June 2022. Click here to submit your feedback. The VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students 2023 is now available on the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) website at https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/training.../vet-schools.
The register details all vocational education and training qualifications available for WA secondary school students, industry advice for schools and RTOs on the suitability of qualifications students, and delivery requirements to meet industry standards. It aims to assist schools and RTOs to select qualifications that are more will help students to transition effectively to further training or employment. Click here to access the register. If you have any comments or questions on the register please contact us via info@ldsc.asn.au. Australian Industry Standards (AIS) recently released the 2022 Supply Chain Industry Outlook that identifies six megatrends impacting the supply chain. The Outlook focuses on the following industries in the supply chain that AIS supports: Transport and Logistics, Aviation, Maritime, and Rail.
The report is a snapshot of a continually evolving story that is intended to alert and inform a wide audience and enhance the industry’s capacity to act on workforce development initiatives. It also looks at the impact of COVID-19 while addressing the critical role that supply chains play in enabling a strong Australian economy. You can access the Industry Outlook here. With a $76.5 million allocated boost to training to build a skilled workforce for the future, a fact sheet was developed highlighting the investment in education and training for the 2022-23 State Budget
Click here for more details. Safe Work Australia is reviewing the high risk work licensing for cranes to ensure it remains relevant to contemporary work practices and equipment. A discussion paper on crane licensing is now open for public consultation. Submissions are open until 16 June 2022 and can be made online.
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