FFTITC's Nimble News 22 July 2026
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Invitation: Building Demand for Irrigation Apprenticeship Placements - 29 July 2026
Irrigation contractors, suppliers, local governments, employers, industry representatives, and Group Training Organisations are invited to an industry meeting focused on building demand for irrigation apprenticeship placements.
For the agenda and RSVP details, please click here.
Identifying Priority Occupations for Career Promotion in Agriculture
FFTITC recently surveyed 86 agriculture stakeholders across WA to identify the occupations that should be front and centre in career promotion. The message was clear: modern agriculture needs people with digital, technical, scientific and practical skills. Read the full report.
GIWA Annual NextGen Careers Day - Inspiring the Future of the Greenlife Industry
Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Greenlife Industry WA and Kings Park and Botanic Gardens are proud to host the annual GIWA NextGen Careers Day, an opportunity for students, lecturers, and anyone new to or interested in a career in horticulture, to hear from industry leaders and experts about their careers, their journeys, and their tips for the next generation. Download the flyer here To register, click here.
This year’s National Farm Safety Week campaign, Set the Standard: Show ’em how it’s done is all about the role we play in shaping what’s normal on farm. Farmsafe Australia has also launched the 2026 Safer Farms Report alongside a national campaign encouraging every person in agriculture to recognise the influence they have on the people around them.
OTHER NEWS AND INFORMATION
A second round of diverse initiatives has been announced by a grassroots program helping pastoral stations build business opportunities, skills and capacity.
The Federal Government has just released data regarding Fee-Free TAFE. The number of enrolments has surged past 800,000, with more than a quarter of a million completing so far, according to the latest statistics on the program up to March.
This report provides information on the number and characteristics of students undertaking government-funded VET in Australia during the year.
An annual overview of Australia's labour market, future workforce demand, education pathways, occupations, industries and employer expectations. It identifies the skills Australia will need over the coming decade.
This report finds that, to date, there is no evidence of widespread labour market upheaval driven by AI. However, the report, AI and employment in Australia, says that occupations more exposed to potential automation by generative AI have grown more slowly than other occupations.
This free resource offers practical guidance to assist employers recruit, mentor and support apprentices through to successful completion.
The Career Learning Toolkit is an online hub housing resources to assist teachers and career practitioners with planning for career development learning to equip students with the tools and knowledge required to successfully transition to post school pathways
Industry stakeholders, farmers, students and employees are invited to share insights on current and emerging workforce needs in broadacre cropping, livestock and dairy production. Feedback will help shape a qualification that reflects real industry practice and supports workforce attraction, development and retention. To register, click below.
TextileWorks is seeking feedback on several units of competency currently under review through the Textile Flooring Manufacturing Pathway project.
TextileWorks has commenced planning for the consultation phase of the New Entrants as Sewing Machinists project. Employers, workers and training providers will be invited to share their experiences and insights to help strengthen pathways into sewing machinist careers.
WoodSolutions and Timber Insight are bringing together the brightest minds in residential construction for an afternoon of practical technical presentations exploring the latest developments in timber framing, engineered wood products, prefabrication and building performance.
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) has released Tender Advice for the upcoming 2027–2031 Jobs and Skills WA Training Programs. This panel arrangement will facilitate vocational education and training delivery across priority industry sectors throughout Western Australia.
The FSO Skills Accelerator-AI is a national initiative led by the Future Skills Organisation (FSO), the Jobs and Skills Council for finance, technology and business. As part of this work, an AI Governance & Adoption Starter Toolkit has been developed to help Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) adopt AI safely, ethically and confidently.
Western Australia’s largest Careers & Employment Event is open from July 23 to 25, 2026 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Expo will host over 150 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry's Free.
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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