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ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package Equine Dentistry Continuous Improvement Project
The Equine Dentistry Continuous Improvement process has been initiated as part of the Animal Care and Management Training package.
A National Reference Group (NRG) has been established. The NRG held its first meeting on 15 June and agreed on draft content documents for the proposed Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications. These will be reviewed initially by NRG members as well as state/territory regulatory bodies.
After Review Stage 1 a Review Stage 2 will gather feedback from industry stakeholder groups, including state industry training advisory bodies and state training authorities.
For more information and to view the membership list, please visit
AgriFood Skills Australia website
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The South Australian Government has released a major consultation paper on reform of the Vocational Education and Training system. The paper puts forward a ten point reform program featuring a closer link with industry, more demand driven systems and a new entitlement for training. Click on the link below to read the paper.
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=UVNheipbejU%3d&tabid=267
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Workforce Innovation Program |
We have commenced a new Workforce Innovation Program with funding support from the Commonwealth Government (DEEWR). The Program aims to help establish local industry driven Action teams to deal with the labour and workforce development issues affecting much of the industry especially in regional areas. During 2010 and 2011 PISC will be working with a number of regions to develop improved workforce attraction and retention materials and help enterprises get the skills and labour they need. |
Primary Industries VET in SACE |
For the first time the new South Australian (secondary school) Certificate of Education (SACE) has a defined primary industry program that students in Years 11 and 12 can undertake as part of their SACE studies. This means that from this year there are now real options for students who are interested in working in the primary industry sector.
A number of "focus schools" will be responsible for managing the program in conjunction with other secondary schools. The opportunity is there for students to undertake their Certificate II and part of their Certificate III whilst still at school. The program offers real programmed work experiences where students can develop practical skills as part of their studies. The VET in SACE Primary Industries Program offers a wide range of options for students in different industry fields. |
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Agrifood Industry Workforce Action Plan Launched |
This plan seeks to put in place a range of actions to address skill needs and shortages. Developed in conjunction with several Government agencies and the Food, Tourism and Hospitaility Skills Board, the Plan covers a range of critical actions that need a collective approach to dealing with the urgent industry issue of skills shortages.
Detail on the Plan is available through the links below:
 Non-graphic printer friendly version.
112 Kb PDF document
Agrifood and Wine IWAP Report - further information on the project background, industry and workforce composition, and industry consultation.
150 Kb PDF document
The Agrifood and Wine IWAP - a full graphics brochure.
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The Skills Council has received funding to conduct an innovative assessment project looking at ways RTO's can work more effectively with enterprises and share the assessment and delivery load. At the core of the project is valuing the role that each enterprise plays in training and assessing employees and building reliable mechanisms for assessment between the RTO's and enterprises. |
 Dealing With Risk - PDF information sheets now available to download.
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