FFTITC's Nimble News 11 November 2026
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Host Farmers Needed!!
FFTITC thinks this is a fantastic initiative and urges farmers to participate.
AgCAREERSTART provides young people (18-25) with a unique gap-year program providing them with a paid job, training and development, and the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry.
They are actively seeking additional industry partners to help grow the 2027 cohort, create more placements and ensure more producers and participants across Australia can benefit from the program. Apply now
Workforce Australia Local Jobs South West: Let's talk Apprenticeships: Experiences, Challenges and Solutions
Attracting, developing and retaining skilled workers remains a key challenge for many South West businesses. Workforce Australia Local Jobs South West invites employers to join an interactive forum to discuss apprenticeships, traineeships and practical workforce solutions.
This is now available as a free online resource to support workplace safety awareness across the Australian meat processing industry. The online induction tool provides workers with a general introduction to staying safe in a meat processing environment. Workplaces can incorporate it into onboarding for new employees, alongside their formal site induction.
FFTITC came across this group at a recent event and were impressed with their services offered to young people. The Mentor Hub WA provides high-quality mentoring services for children and young people up to 25 years of age across the Perth, Peel, and South West regions of Western Australia. They are after mentors! Interested in becoming a mentor?
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Draft training and assessment resources for the AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing and AMP20426 Certificate II in Meat Retailing are now available for industry review as part of the Meat Processing Training Resources Project.
Round two of broad consultation is now open. Stakeholder feedback received from the first round of broad consultation has guided the technical investigations and refinement of draft materials. Round two focuses on a targeted selection of draft products and seeks feedback on specific areas identified during earlier consultation.
This project will map the skills required to support Australia’s environmental biosecurity, including skills for the prevention, detection and response to existing and exotic pests, diseases and weeds. Skills Review Questionnaire closes 20 November 2026
OTHER INFORMATION, REPORTS AND EVENTS
Upgrades recently delivered along the Midland Line in Western Australia's Mid West region are boosting freight capacity to Geraldton Port this grain harvest.
Seven pastoral stations across Western Australia's Southern Rangelands will each receive $75,000 to improve land condition, strengthen their businesses and invest in more sustainable grazing practices.
Jobs and Skills Australia has launched an easier way to explore jobs, careers and labour market information. Whether you’re choosing a career, considering your next move or simply curious about opportunities in Australia’s labour market, the new Atlas Discover feature can help you.
Australia’s future labour market strength depends on developing, using and growing people’s capabilities across their working lives. With factors such as an ageing population, rapid technological change and industry transformation, Australia faces a challenge beyond simply having enough skilled workers
Join the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) for a live webinar exploring what their 3 major Australian longitudinal studies can tell us about pathways into work. Wed, Nov 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM AWST
This research examines the evolving role of VET teachers and the supports needed to strengthen teaching practice and learner outcomes. Emerging from the VET Workforce Blueprint, the project provides insights into the increasingly complex environment in which VET teachers work and identifies opportunities to better support teachers and learners across the sector.
The 2026 North Metropolitan TAFE Art & Design Graduate Showcase celebrates the exceptional work of their talented Art & Design students. Thursday 3 December to 11 December 2026
Regenerative stories of fibre, fabric and fashion in Western Australia
What if WA designers could create with regeneratively-farmed local Merino wool? MERINO follows a collaboration between designer and researcher Lisa Piller, regenerative wool growers Di and Ian Haggerty of Prospect Pastoral, fashion designer Megan Salmon, and a network of Australian textile processors, manufacturers and creatives, exploring the possibilities for
In Germany, they are building houses with no mortar, nails etc. Great initiative to encourage timber use in houses.
We hope this information has been useful to you. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out!
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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