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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 13:36 |
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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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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 08:55 |
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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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Agrifood Industry Workforce Action Plan Launched |
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 20:46 |
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.
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The Agrifood and Wine IWAP - a full graphics brochure.
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Workforce Innovation Program |
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 14:23 |
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 |
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 14:26 |
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. |
Productivity Places Program |
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Monday, 19 July 2010 12:41 |
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DFEEST have announced another round of funding under the Productivity Places Program. A total of $32 million has been made available of which the Primary Industry Sector has been notionally allocated 6%.
The Program provides employers, industry sector bodies, Group Training organisations, RTO’s and a range of other bodies with an opportunity to identify upskilling needs and secure funds to meet those skill needs. The Program Round opened on the 15 June and closes on the 9th July.
Funding is available for Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. Those wishing to secure funds to upskill existing workers will need to contribute 10% of the costs. The Program presents a real opportunity for primary industry enterprises to train their staff in areas of skill need.
DFEEST have provided the following documents to guide applicants intending to apply for funding:
GUIDELINES
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OAVoLMF%2bxEM%3d&tabid=96
APPLICATION FORM
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KEQCezn%2bwyc%3d&tabid=96
SECTORS AND TRAINING PACKAGES
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YTBdcukMdx4%3d&tabid=96
DRAFT FUNDING AGREEMENT
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=15Cg7fNw1G0%3d&tabid=96 |
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 14:28 |
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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. |
Recent Regional Consultations |
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Friday, 19 June 2009 18:10 |
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PISC staff conducted regional consultations at Berri and Port Augusta in May 2009. There was important news on new programs of assistance to primary producers in income support, training , development, value adding and workforce trends. You can read synopses of presentations (and further contact details) by clicking on the links below.
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RPL – Building Community Capacity - 1.19 Mb
For enquiries or follow up - Barb McPherson, River Murray Training, (08) 8582-3658,
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 17:30 |
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Labour Force Movements 2006
320 Kb PDF document
Data on Labour Force Movements and the Impact On the State’s Primary Industries.
PISC_Strategic_Plan_2009
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PISC Survey Report 31-3-09
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PISC Business Plan 2009
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PISC Annual Report 0809
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