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ForestWorks Skills Update January 2010, ed.1 - 19 January 2010
In this issue...ForestWorks encourages enterprises to apply for Apprentice KickStart Bonus; ForestWorks facilitates next Frame and Truss Meeting; Have your Say!; 2010 Minister’s Awards for Excellence; Government support for existing workers in Enterprise Productivity Places Program; Report shows more job seekers in work after PPP training; Melbourne University offers Forestry papers as single courses; FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
EU raps illegal-timber research - 19 January 2010
THE European Commission has cast doubt on research commissioned by the Federal Government that questions the need to have laws to block illegally logged timber imports. » more
Report shows more job seekers in work after PPP training. - 11 January 2010
A report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has highlighted the success of the Australian Government’s Productivity Places Program (PPP) in helping job seekers find employment. » more
Melbourne University offers Forestry papers as single subjects - 11 January 2010
With the commencement of each New Year, comes new opportunities. What better time to consider professional development and furthering your career. » more
Forest Day Bulletin: a summary report of Forest Day 3. - 21 December 2009
The third Forest Day event convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 13 December 2009, in parallel with the UN Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. The 1600 registered Forest Day 3 participants included government negotiators, researchers, and representatives from non-governmental and indigenous peoples organizations and the private sector. » more
ForestWorks Skills Update – December 2009, ed. 16 - 18 December 2009
This issue: ForestWorks announces Board changes; ForestWorks sponsors stand at Copenhagen Climate Change Conference; Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program; School School students given insight into industry careers; FPI05 Case for Endorsement; Industry promoted at career expo; ForestWorks implementing Skills for Sustainability into Training Packages; Revised Support Materials for Operator Skill Sets; Have YOUR say! » more
Tumut Forestry Careers Expo - 11 December 2009
Forestworks sponsored the Forestry Careers Expo held in Tumut TAFE campus on 26 November 2009. There were around 120 Year 8 and 9 students from McAuley Catholic Central School, Batlow Technical School, Tumbarumba High School, Gundagai High School and Tumut High School who participated in the event. » more
Sustainable Education and Employment Day (SEED)...How to improve the planet with your career! - 11 December 2009
ForestWorks NSW participated in the ‘Plant the SEED’ (Sustainable Education and Employment Day) event held in Sydney on Friday the 20 November 2009. The event was targeted at young people, and those working with them, and teaching and careers staff. » more
Increase the skills and productivity of your business with commonwealth Government support - 11 December 2009
The Australian Government announced that $25 million will be provided during 2009-10 for an Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP) for existing workers. » more
ForestWorks announces new Chair, Deputy Chair, one new director and re-elected Directors - 10 December 2009
Jane Calvert, Julie George, John Downes, Allan Hansard and Alex Millar were re-elected for another term as ForestWorks Directors. Jane Calvert has been voted in as the new Chair of the Board and supported by Julie George as Deputy Chair. Craig Smith is welcomed to the Board as a new Director. » more
Sustainable forest management key to climate at Copenhagen - 9 December 2009
Sustainable forest management key to climate at Copenhagen A delegation representing the Australian forestry industry will be attending the COP 15 Climate Change negotiations in Copenhagen, and will be calling for the recognition of the vital role sustainably managed forests have in combating climate change. » more
Skills and Employment Council (SEC): Skills and Training Stocktake - 7 December 2009
Skills and Training Stocktake – who is doing what and where, what information is collected. » more
MSA Environmental Scan 2010 survey - your chance to speak up! - 4 December 2009
Manufacturing Skills Australia is preparing its 2010 Environmental Scan and we ask for your input into this important document. » more
Successful conference points to the way ahead for forestry industry - 26 November 2009
The industry conference events “Forest Futures – Innovation | Jobs | Investment”, which took place on 24-25 November 2009, was attended by more than 300 industry leaders and decision makers, senior Government Ministers, Senators and Members of Parliament from Labor and the Coalition to examine the future opportunities of the industry in Australia. » more
ForestWorks Annual Report 2008-2009 - 25 November 2009
ForestWorks has launched its' 2008-2009 Annual Report. In the report, ForestWorks outlines the many challenges that have faced learning and skill development in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry over the past year. » more
ForestWorks encourages enterprises to apply for apprentice KickStart Bonus - 18 November 2009
ForestWorks is encouraging enterprises working in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry to take advantage of the government funded employer incentive program called the Apprentice Kickstart Bonus. The Apprentice KickStart bonus is designed to counteract the impact of the global recession on commencements and retention of young people in traditional trade Australian Apprenticeships. » more
Launch of new multi-use B Double training vehicle - 5 November 2009
In launching Driver Safety Services' new multi-use B Double training vehicle in Devonport on 23 July 2009, the Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturgess, said the new vehicle would provide greater access for heavy vehicle driver licence training and assessment for the Tasmanian road transport industry. » more
Saw Doctor Qualification finds New Home - 22 October 2009
ForestWorks has negotiated with the Queensland Department of Education and Training to have the Saw Doctor training course transferred to Timber Training Creswick in Victoria. » more
Young Forestry Leaders engage in motivational leadership event - 16 October 2009
Participants of the Young Forestry Leaders program participated in a youth conference for student leaders run by the YLead organisation in Launceston recently. Tasmanian high school students, Daniel Scott, Hannah Wiggins, Abby Hay, Amanda Hazelwood and Corey Moriarty attended the conference as part of the Young Forestry Leaders program set up by ForestWorks. » more
Getting behind indigenous community - 12 October 2009
Deciding to go it alone rather than rely on Government support for housing for indigenous communities in the North Territory, Galarrwuy Yunupingu, a leader in the Australian indigenous community and Australian of the Year in 1978, witnessed the opening of the first mainly Gumatj produced building in early August. » more
Grading timber flooring – using your mobile phone - 9 October 2009
Workspace Training has developed an e-learning application that allows a summary of the grading rules for T&G hardwood flooring to be downloaded to a mobile phone. The program is in the form of a ‘Java ME MIDIlet’, and is compatible with most phones that support the Java ME platform. » more
ForestWorks supports Tasmanian Skills Institute submission under the Productivity Places Program - 1 October 2009
ForestWorks supported a submission by the Tasmanian Skills Institute for the Productivity Places Program for ten Certificate IV Forest Operations places and five Diploma of Forest and Forest Product places. » more
ForestWorks providing opportunity to inmates at Lotus Glen - 1 October 2009
ForestWorks providing opportunity to inmates at Lotus Glen ForestWorks Queensland Manager Bruce Harle and Tim Issacs CEO of FITEC met with the director of the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre to discuss the offer local business Ravenshoe Timbers made regarding employment for inmates. » more
ForestWorks negotiates Recognition of Prior Learning for displaced workers - 1 October 2009
Bruce Harle, Manager of ForestWorks Queensland and Tim Isaac CEO of Forest Industry Training and Education Consortium (FITEC) met with the manager of the Burnett Sawmill and instigated a recognition of prior learning (RPL) program for the 24 workers who will be displaced by the green mill closure on 5 October 2009. » more
Tasmania Industry Downturn Spells Changes for ForestWorks Skills Enhancement and Training Project - 30 September 2009
ForestWorks CEO Michael Hartman and ForestWorks Tasmania Manager Wayne Foss met with Tasmanian industry leaders in Launceston and Hobart last week to discuss industry priorities for the DEEWR funded Skills Enhancement and Training (SET) project over the next 12 months. » more
ForestWorks Launches Flexible Traineeship Project Brochure - 25 September 2009
Damian Toohey, ForestWorks Victoria Skills Development Officer, recently launched a brochure outlining the Flexible Traineeship pilot project currently being undertaken by ForestWorks in the Frame and Truss sector. » more
Industry e-learning on show! - 22 September 2009
e-nterprises, e-merge, e-xhibit, e-mbed - the 2009 Industry E-learning Showcase and Exhibition - will feature how 10 industry sectors are integrating e-learning into workplaces, recognising that staff benefit from consistent, quality training which can be accessed at any time or place. » more
Looking for trainers to trial new e-learning materials. - 21 September 2009
The industry’s first Toolbox is currently under development and is due for completion by the end of 2009. The project is funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and covers six widely-used competencies from the Forest and Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). » more
Website promoting forestry draws young people - 21 September 2009
In this part of the world we're always looking for new and innovative ideas to communicate and attract students to look at forestry and wood products as a future career option. Check out a new initiative being used in New Brunswick called Go Forestry! » more
ForestWorks Skills Update - September 2009, ed. 12 - 11 September 2009
In this issue...Program provides workforce development capability, ForestWorks supports Norske Skog win at Employer of the Year Award, ForestWorks launches Queensland Branch at Industry Leaders Dinner, ForestWorks and Forest Contractor Associations to develop log truck driver pathways and FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
Conference to address the future of jobs in forestry - 11 September 2009
With the impact of the global economic recession being keenly felt in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry – Michael Hartman, CEO ForestWorks has announced that this year’s industry conference will focus on innovation, investment and jobs. The conference will encompass four events to be held in Canberra on 24-25 November in the final parliamentary sitting week for 2009. » more
Program provides workforce development capability - 7 September 2009
Program provides workforce development capability. With the assistance of Damian Peirce, Skills Development Officer ForestWorks Tasmania, 12 industry workers from the Forest Growing and Management, Sawmilling and Processing and Harvesting and Haulage sectors will undertake the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. » more
ForestWorks Skills Update - August 2009, ed. 11 - 31 August 2009
In this issue...ForestWorks announces 2009 forestry conference events, Workers assistance ensure employees made redundant get training, Young people encouraged to lead in forestry program, Tasmanian Assessors workshop ensures consistency of tools, Workshop participants collaborate to up-skill industry, Gippsland Fielder Plantation Services award win, Tasmanian forest fire prevention and suppression tools » more
A report of a rare increase in skilled job vacancies - 27 August 2009
Skilled job vacancies rose 1 per cent in August compared to the previous month, the first monthly increase since November 2007, data shows. The largest monthly rise was recorded in wood trades, up 7.7 per cent. » more
Leadership program focuses on new opportunities for young students - 25 August 2009
Participants of the DAFF funded, ForestWorks Young Forestry Leaders program recently attended a workshop in Tasmania. Tasmanian high school students, Daniel Scott, Hannah Wiggins, Abby Hay, Jessikah Newman and Corey Moriarty attended the workshop to discuss the agenda for the forthcoming program. » more
ForestWorks supports Gippsland Fielder Plantation Services Pty Ltd award win - 25 August 2009
ForestWorks recently attended the 2009 Minister's Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices at Parliament House in Canberra. ForestWorks was supporting Fielder Plantation Services Pty Ltd, an award runner up for the Gippsland region. » more
Interview with carbon researcher online - 25 August 2009
Join researcher Fabiano Ximenes as he talks about wood, carbon and climate change. » more
Fire suppression and protection of forests in Tasmania given boost - 24 August 2009
Fire protection of forests in Tasmania were given a huge boost recently as ForestWorks and the Tasmanian Forestry industry ratified a range of fire licensing training and delivery tools. Debbie Tickner, Licensing Standards Officer from ForestWorks Tasmania said that the range of fire prevention and suppression training tools were developed to help mitigate fire disasters in the region. » more
Pulp and Paper Industry Strategy Group Issues Paper - 24 August 2009
The issues paper recognises the substantial contribution of the Australian pulp and paper industry in terms of employment, income generation, and sustainability performance. The issues paper highlights a number of challenges facing the industry if it is to remain internationally competitive and able to supply products to both domestic and export markets. » more
ForestWorks announces 2009 Conference and Workshop - 19 August 2009
Forest Futures - 2009 Forest Industries Conference and the First Super Biomass Energy Investors' Workshop 24 - 25 November 2009 | Hyatt Hotel | Canberra | Australia » more
ForestWorks announces development of Tree Felling Manual - 12 August 2009
The development of this manual is being coordinated by Debbie Tickner, Licensing Standards Officer from ForestWorks Tasmania. » more
Prime Minister announces 50,000 new green jobs and training for apprentices. - 6 August 2009
The Prime Minister, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP, has announced a $94 million initiative to provide green jobs and skills to young people during the economic downturn. » more
Young people encouraged to lead in forestry program - 31 July 2009
Tasmanian high school students, Daniel Scott, Amanda Hazelwood, Hannah Wiggins, Abby Hay, Jessikah Newman and Corey Moriarty will be mentored through a range of activities this year to foster their leadership and representational skills. The ForestWorks ‘Young Forestry Leaders’ program stems from the highly successful ‘Grow your Career’ program started in 2008. » more 
Workshop participants collaborate to up-skill industry - 30 July 2009Over 60 people from across Australia attended the recent inaugural joint Australian Timber Trainers Association/ForestWorks/FIAPS workshop in Mt Gambier. The national workshop brought together industry leaders, trainers and assessors, managers of RTOs, State Training Authorities (STAs), relevant associations and enterprises. » more
ForestWorks Skills Update - July 2009, ed. 10 - 28 July 2009
In this issue: ForestWorks meets with NARA to develop national skill assessment tools; VET pathways into the Foresters Masters Program; ForestWorks maps tasks for Forestry Plantations Queensland workers; New website shows the diversity of jobs in plantations; ForestWorks mentoring forestry employees; ‘Try a trade’ with ForestWorks » more
Harvesting seed for burnt forest - 27 July 2009
Workers are giving the regeneration cycle a boost by harvesting seeds to sow on forests burnt on Black Saturday (video on The Age website). » more
Communique Seven - 16 July 2009
This Communiqué provides up-to-date information on developments with the Review of the Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package. » more
ForestWorks Skills Update - July 2009, ed. 9 - 10 July 2009
In this issue...Inaugural Frame and Truss meeting; ForestWorks submission; ForestWorks joins Minister in launch of Victorian Skills Reform; ForestWorks encourages enterprises to sign ‘Skills Pledge’; ‘Try a Trade’; ForestWorks gives presentation on RPL CD; ForestWorks presents at Conference; Industry assistance for Indigenous employment; Training partnership to deliver improved forest safety; FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
New jobs listed on the ForestWorks website! - 10 July 2009
Five new jobs have been listed on the ForestWorks website! » more
Joint ATTA/ForestWorks/FIAPS Workshop - 9 July 2009
Southgate Motel, Mt Gambier, 27-30 July 2009 » more 
Simulating is so stimulating for forest jobs - 9 July 2009By Rosemary Grant from Launceston, TAS (ABC Rural) » more
ForestWorks Tasmania promotes industry at popular AGFEST event - 7 July 2009
AGFEST is an annual festival held in Carrick, Tasmania and features agricultural and industrial demonstrations, working sheep dog trials, helicopter rides, chainsaw carving and new product releases. It is the pinnacle agricultural event in Tasmania and has been in operation for over 25 years. Once again ForestWorks Tasmania attended in order to promote careers in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry. » more
Try a Trade with ForestWorks - 6 July 2009
ForestWorks Tasmania recently participated in a ‘Try a Trade’ event in Hobart. Over 800 Year 9 students from forty southern schools in Tasmania attended the event which is the first of three similar events to be held in the state. » more
New industry assistance for Indigenous employment and retention - 3 July 2009
From 1 July 2009 the reformed Indigenous Employment Program (IEP) will provide employers in Industry groups across Australia with a greater range of services to recruit, train and retain Indigenous employees. » more
Training partnership to deliver improved forest safety - 3 July 2009
A partnership agreement signed today between Forestry Tasmania and the Tasmanian Forest Contractors Association (TFCA) promises to deliver improved safety outcomes for forest workers. » more
ForestWorks presents at National Furnishing Teachers Conference - 3 July 2009
Patricia Hughes, the Victorian ITAB Manager for Forestry and Furnishing, recently presented at the biennial National Furnishing Teachers Conference in Albury, NSW. » more
Inaugural frame and truss meeting a huge success - 3 July 2009
ForestWorks has facilitated the first national Frame and Truss Working Group meeting. This national group builds on work carried out in other states by relevant industry associations. These key stakeholders reviewed the Timber Manufactured Products skill standards, qualifications and discussed career pathways for frame and truss employees. » more
ForestWorks submits response to government on the effects of climate change on training and employment needs. - 3 July 2009
The key message of this submission is that every job in Australia’s forest industry is a carbon positive job. A key part of understanding climate change is understanding how carbon and other greenhouse gasses and how a reduction of the production of these gasses, or an increase in storage of these gasses is vital to managing climate change. » more
Environmental sustainability - an industry response - 11 June 2009
As a collective, Industry Skills Councils are concerned at the absence of an overarching picture and broad understanding of how the skills relating to sustainable practice are being developed and embedded within industry. The issue is clearly complex. But good policy formation is evidentiary based and must consider not only the written word but the unwritten sensitivities which will ultimatelydetermine its success. » more
ForestWorks launches Productivity Places factsheets - 27 May 2009
ForestWorks as the Industry Skills Council (ISC) for the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry recently launched a range of information sheets on the Productivity Places Program aimed at both employees and enterprises. » more
Productivity Places Deliver 110,000 Training Opportunities - 25 May 2009
Joint Media Release with The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Deputy Prime Minister and The Hon Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Employment Participation. » more
Skills Update - Edition 6, May 2009 - 25 May 2009
In this issue: First time forestry representated at Awards; Review - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Sydney Career and Employment Expo; Skill Set Project identified requirements; Chainsaw competency units; Employability skills statements; Frame and Truss Working Party established; Training Package feedback - have your say!; Pulp and Paper Communiqué informs on latest developments; FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
Sawmill promises sustainable jobs for traditional owners - 20 May 2009
Bruce Harle, Manager of the newly formed branch of ForestWorks in Queensland recently advised a range of employment and skills development opportunities in Wik Waya, traditional country north of Aurukun, Queensland. » more
Extra Workplace English Language and Literacy places for employers - 20 May 2009
As part of the $28.2 million Building the Basics package the Australian Government is investing in more language, literacy and numeracy training places for vulnerable workers. The Australian Government is investing $2.2 million for employers to improve language, literacy and numeracy skills of their employees. » more
2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable Report - 20 May 2009
The 2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable working groups identified and investigated issues impacting apprentices and trainees in Australia today. » more
Forestworks establishes Frame and Truss Working Party - 12 May 2009
On behalf of industry, ForestWorks has established a national Frame and Truss Working Party to review the pathways for the frame and truss sector. » more
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package Review Communiqué Six - 7 May 2009
This latest communiqué provides up-to-date information on developments with the Review of the Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package. » more
Productivity Places Program - 28 April 2009
This is the latest update for job seekers and existing workers in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry under the productivity places program. The allocation of some 300 places is managed through the ISC and state advisory boards. » more
Victoria Timber Industry Strategy consultation document - 27 April 2009
Victoria Timber Industry Strategy consultation document available for comment » more 
2020 Summit: Skills for the Carbon Challenge - 24 April 2009The Government will commit $25.7 million over four years to progress the 2020 Summit idea that by 2020 Australia should be the world’s leading green and sustainable economy, making a major contribution to a comprehensive global response to climate change. » more
Grants for young innovators in rural industries - 23 April 2009
Innovative young Australians with ideas to help shape the future of our rural industries can apply for up to $50,000 under a national awards program. » more
2009 Minister's Awards for Excellence - 23 April 2009
The Minister's Awards for Excellence supported by Skills Australia reward and recognise excellence being demonstrated by employers in training Australian Apprentices in 22 regions across Australia. » more
Skills Update - Edition 4, April 2009 - 20 April 2009
In this issue...Joint workshop will inform on industry training; Industry Scan updated; ForestWorks training product submission goes to NQC; Industry ‘Continuous Improvement Plan’ updated; ForestWorks supports furnishing industry awards; Girls make it a go! and FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
Skills Update - Edition 3, April 2009 - 15 April 2009
This issue includes: ForestWorks successfully requests Government training places; ForestWorks supports RTOs with eLearning tenders; Chainsaw Operator’s Manual – Update; Learner guides available for purchase; Training.gov.au; Training projects; Queensland Food and Forestry ITAB joins ForestWorks; FREE job advertising - ‘log a job!’ online! » more
ForestWorks successfully requests Government training places - 14 April 2009
ForestWorks successfully requested on behalf of industry a funding allocation within the recently announced Structural Adjustment Places, from the Productivity Places Program. The 300 allocated positions for training will allow workers to pursue multiple career pathways or expand on the timber industry knowledge they currently have. » more
Queensland Food and Forestry ITAB / FORESTWORKS - 8 April 2009
The Management Committee of QFFITAB join with the Board of ForestWorks in announcing that as of Monday 23 March 2009, the operations and functions of QFFITAB are now managed by the newly established Queensland branch of ForestWorks. » more
SKILLED up for job at Tasmanian mill - 30 March 2009
Damian Peirce, Skills Development Officer for ForestWorks took a group of 18 job seekers on a tour of Ta Ann, a rotary veneer peeling mill at Smithton in Tasmania. ForestWorks took the people on the tour as part of an industry and job network initiative to try and secure jobs for long-term unemployed in the region. » more
Chainsaw Operator’s Manual – Update - 27 March 2009
Part 1 of the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual 7th edition, covering chainsaw safety, maintenance and crosscutting techniques, is now in final draft form. » more
FIAPS Bulletin - March 2009 - 26 March 2009
In this issue: ATTA and FIAPS Joint Workshop; Release of updated FIAPS assessment plans; Construction induction and high risk licensing information; Construction Induction Resources; Support for apprentice and trainee jobs; Australian Apprenticeships 2009 Information; New series of TAA04 Learner and Assessor Guides; AQTF Quality Indicators Handbook and Workshops; Useful website. » more
ForestWorks supports RTOs with eLearning tenders - 24 March 2009
ForestWorks provided letters of support for training organisations in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry submitting tenders to develop eLearning resources for industry specific competencies in the Forest and Forest Products Training Package (FPI05). » more
Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package Review Communiqué 5 - 18 March 2009
This is the fifth Communiqué providing up-to-date information on developments with the Review of the Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package. » more
ForestWorks Training Product submission goes to NQC - 18 March 2009
ForestWorks recently responded to the National Quality Council (NQC) consultation paper, VET Training Products for the 21st Century. » more
Industry Environmental Scan Updated - 17 March 2009
As the Industry Skills Council (ISC) for the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry, ForestWorks produces an annual industry Environmental Scan that gathers information on skills supply and demand, workforce development priorities, analysis of implementation of the current Training Packages and recommendations for changes to the Packages through a three year Continuous Improvement Plan. » more
Skills Update - Edition 2, March 2009 - 16 March 2009
In this issue: Vision for new leadership in skills developed; ForestWorks connects to industry at Government training forum; Walking the path from school to work; Creating a flexible traineeship model; ForestWorks provides Deputy PM with advice on the global economic crisis; Launch of workforce toolkit; Post your job online for FREE! » more
Deputy PM advised on the global economic crisis - 15 March 2009
ForestWorks, the Industry Skills Council for the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry, recently submitted advice on learning and skill development and the global economic crisis to Skills Australia a new body created by the Rudd Labor Government that reports directly to the Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard. » more
Walking the path from school to work - 12 March 2009
Adrian Coward, ForestWorks National Careers Coordinator took 16 Pathway Planning Officers on a site tour of Norske Skog a manufacturer of lightweight, coated and uncoated newsprint and magazine paper based in Tasmania. » more
Industry Continuous Improvement Plan updated - 3 March 2009
As the Industry Skills Council for the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry, ForestWorks has updated the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). » more
Launch of Employer Resource Toolkit - 3 March 2009
The Department of Further Education, Employment Science and Technology’s Workforce Information Service provides a raft of information for employers seeking to build the capability of their business, including an employer resource toolkit on attracting, recruiting, selecting staff. » more
ForestWorks connects industry to Government at training forum - 1 March 2009
John Mansfield, a Kilns Co-ordinator from Hyne & Son in Tumbarumba, NSW was recently nominated by ForestWorks to attend the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) 2009 Student Forum in Adelaide. » more
VET Training Products for the 21st Century: Have your say! - 1 March 2009
VET Training Products for the 21st Century' is a joint COAG/NQC initiative which aims to identify future directions for VET training products to align them with current needs. The Joint NQC/COAG Steering Committee is keen to hear people's views about issues dealing with definitions of competence, VET qualifications, Training Packages and credit systems. » more
Creating a flexible traineeship model for Australia - 26 February 2009
Damian Toohey, ForestWorks Skills Development Officer met with industry, industry associations and RTOs in order to discuss the current learning and skill development issues facing the Green Triangle Region (GTR) and to introduce to key industry stakeholders the flexible traineeship project currently underway at ForestWorks. » more
Employment Services Support for Retrenched Workers - 24 February 2009
The Prime Minister has announced $300 million in new support measures, arguing that the Government must aid people who "through no fault of their own" were facing redundancy as employers struggle with the global downturn. Here is the transcript of their media release. » more
2009 e-learning funding opportunities for ForestWorks members - 23 February 2009
Members of the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry are eligible for a share of $375,000, to help embed e-learning into long-term workforce development. » more
Skills Update - Edition 1, February 2009 - 18 February 2009
In this issue...ForestWorks pledges training assistance to bushfire affected employees; ForestWorks supports industry at UN Climate Change Conference; Industry position conveyed to the NQC; ForestWorks participates in Training Package model workshop; Forestworks responds on quality of assessments; Exceptional forestry graduates recognised at Tumut TAFE Awards dinner; Want to shape new Pulp and Paper industry Skill Standards?. » more
Forestworks responds on quality of assessments - 16 February 2009
ForestWorks, the national learning and skill development organisation for the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry wishes to make a limited response to the issues raised in the Issues and Options Paper on the quality of assessment practices. » more
Timber industry launches bushfires support initiative - 11 February 2009
The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) announces the creation of a new industry wide bushfire support initiative to assist in the rebuilding of communities and townships devastated by recent fires. » more
Industry graduates recognised as exceptional at Tumut TAFE Awards dinner - 10 February 2009
Jane Bartier, Policy and Development Manager at ForestWorks was a guest speaker at the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute Tumut 2009 Annual Awards. The awards recognised Tumut’s outstanding graduating students for 2008. » more
Foresters Professional Development Programme announced - 15 January 2009
The National Forestry Masters Program (NFMP) has on offer a number of courses in both first and second semester in 2009. These courses are offered in block mode and may be taken individually for professional development in both assessed and non assessed mode. » more
Wood - Naturally Better! - 15 January 2009
Renewable, recyclable, a natural store of carbon, versatile and beautiful too - on this site you'll discover why wood is becoming the material of choice for more Australians. » more |
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