FFTITC's Nimble News 27 May 2026
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Six students carve out a fresh future in WA’s meat industry
A new generation of young Western Australians is getting a hands-on taste of the meat industry, with six students from Perth metropolitan schools now well into their second term of the AMP20117 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) through South Metropolitan TAFE.
Click here to read more about this great initiative.
Career Spotlight: Agricultural Worker
From Farm Hands to Senior Leaders – Grow Your Career in Regional WA
Agriculture Workers are the backbone of farming in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt. From entry-level farm hands to senior supervisors, these roles keep farms productive, sustainable, and safe.
To learn more about Agricultural Workers, please click here. To access the Occupational Profile, click here.
Plus don’t forget our other career resources which are located on our website at our Career Information Hub.
Upcoming Industry Forum - Irrigation Technology
We would like to invite anyone with interest in skills and training for the Irrigation Technology sector to attend our upcoming Industry Forum and Roundtable Mark II.
When: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
For event and RSVP details, click here.
Other News and Handy Information
The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification publish profiles on WA's economy, international trade and major industries.
Applications are open for the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Vocational Education and Training, which supports outstanding Australian professionals in the VET sector to undertake research in the United States.
A Global Footprints Scholarship gives young Australians the opportunity to travel the world, learn about sustainability and shape a better future for yourselves and the world. Scholarships are available for young people in Agriculture, Horticulture and many Trades. Applications close 1 June.
This is an educator-led, cross-sector call to action released in April 2026 that outlines a national plan to transform Australian education and training for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Skills Insight are currently updating the qualification to ensure it accurately represents the breadth of modern primary industries. Advice is being sort on what the new qualification title should look like.
This workshop explores how AI can enhance, not replace, great teaching. It showcases leading AI tools for creating engaging classroom resources, including images, video, music and apps, together with ways of using these resources in your teaching program. 28 July 2026
Join authors to discuss the outcomes and opportunities uncovered in the soon-to-publish report: Place-based and culturally responsive VET for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners (report
published: 28/05/2026).
You are invited to participate in a national Skills Review of the racing and breeding industries to build an understanding of current skills and job roles and their alignment to qualifications.
Equestrian Western Australia (EWA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and passionate individuals to join the State Equestrian Centre (SEC) Advisory Committee. Apply by 31 May 2026.
Everything they need to know about workplace rights and protections, including pay, entitlements and working conditions, resolving issues etc.
What can parents and other family members say to help – and not further increase stress on young people at this time.
We hope this information has been helpful. 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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