We would like to invite anyone with interest in skills and training for the Furniture Industry and Equine Industry to attend our upcoming Skills Network Meetings. Furniture Skills Network Meeting – 8 May 2026 Equine Skills Network Meeting – 31 July 2026   (please note, we will be able to provide updates on a new training provider for the Certificate IV in Farrier)   Skills Network Meetings bring together employers, industry leaders, educators and stakeholders to discuss emerg

There is positive news for the veterinary industry, with Veterinary Nurses now included on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List for 2026 .  This change means that additional funding and support is available for veterinary nurse employers that choose to employ a trainee. For many businesses, traineeships are the preferred pathways for veterinary nurse workers, but the cost and time required to train new staff can be a barrier. The inclusion of veterinary nursing on the

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Bunbury Meat Industry Forum unites stakeholders to tackle workforce challenges The Bunbury Meat Industry Skills Forum brought together 33 stakeholders from across industry, training, and government to discuss workforce challenges, future skills, and the importance of food security. Hosted by FFTITC, the forum explored practical solutions to strengthen recruitment, training, and retention across WA’s meat industry, while taking a cautiously optimistic view of how emerging tech

AgriSkills Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Agriculture The AgriSkills Forum, held on 15 September 2025 at the WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, brought together educators, industry leaders, and training providers to explore how Western Australia can develop a skilled, adaptable agricultural workforce. The forum featured presentations from CSIRO, TAFE, and industry networks, as well as a tour of Cunderdin Ag College facilities.   The forum reinforced a shared commitment

Welcome to New Board Member Mr Troy van Heemst + our Strategic Planning Workshop.   New Board Member Mr Troy van Heemst The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (FFTITC) Inc Board was pleased to welcome Mr Troy van Heemst, President of Thoroughbred Breeders WA as a representative for the Racing and Horse Breeding Sector.    Mr van Heemst brings with him extensive experience in the thoroughbred industry. With a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Diploma in Horse Busines

In case you are wondering why gender pay equality has been in the news recently, it’s because the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment...