FFTITC's Nimble News 28 October 2026
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In May of this year, we highlighted a program at South Metropolitan TAFE where a new generation of young Western Australians were getting a hands-on taste of the meat industry, with six students from Perth metropolitan schools commencing a Certificate II in Food Services (Meat Processing) AMP20117 VETDSS program.
The six students have completed their qualification and have produced such a strong result for schools, employers, coordinators and the wider meat industry. Read the article to learn more about the outcomes and why they are important to share and celebrate.
We are proud to be sponsoring a great event. On Wednesday 2 December, CCIWA, Disability Assembly WA and Hospitality Disability Network are bringing together employers large and small, disability employment and support providers, industry and community for a special Sundowner Celebration ahead of the International Day of People with Disability.
Whether you’re an employer already creating inclusive employment opportunities, a business wanting to learn where to start, or a provider supporting people with disability into meaningful work and participation, this is a room we want you in.
The Minister for Skills and TAFE invites senior leaders with governance and strategy skills and experience to apply for a Governing Council position in Western Australia’s TAFE sector.
If you have skills, experience and expertise in education and training, industry or community engagement, and an ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the WA TAFE sector, express your interest now. s currently seeking expressions of interest for appointments to TAFE Governing Councils.
As mentioned in our last Nimble News, we are seeking feedback from employers and industry stakeholders about current workforce and skills pressures across the Food, Fibre and Timber industries.
We want to better understand which occupations and skills are difficult to find, what is affecting workforce supply, what training and workforce solutions are needed, and how business and consumer confidence is influencing recruitment and future workforce decisions.
Thank you to those who have already responded. Much appreciated.
OTHER INFORMATION, REPORTS AND EVENTS
The South West's first dedicated wildlife hospital has officially opened, marking a major milestone for wildlife care and rehabilitation in regional Western Australia.
Western Australia’s food and beverage businesses now have a new online toolkit to help reduce waste, cut costs and capture value-add opportunities.
The RED Grants program is a Western Australian Government initiative that invests in locally driven projects that support efforts to create long-term economic growth and job sustainability in our regions. Applications are now open.
Jobs and Skills Australia have recently released the 2026 list, which says that despite the overall easing, shortages remain concentrated among professionals, and technicians and trades workers.
This discussion will explore why regional Australia matters to the nation’s future prosperity, and the foundational contribution of regional jobs and skills. Panellists will reflect on the key findings and opportunities identified in JSA’s latest Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional Australia Tuesday 17 November 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AWST
If your curious about timber building techniques and want to see how the benefits play out in the real world then this is the one to be on. Go behind the scenes of Perth's timber-built homes and developments.
Expressions of Interest are Open for vegetable industry stakeholders to participate in the Sustainability Study Tour to the United Kingdom, running approximately 19-29 January 2027
This code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act and WHS General Regulations where a person overboard may occur. It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with working on boats in a marine or freshwater environment.
A new Livestock Transport Driver Skill Set sets a benchmark for nationally consistent training and industry best practice. support the development of a safer, more skilled, and more sustainable livestock transport workforce while providing a foundation for future training and workforce development initiatives across the industry.
Employers and employees need to start planning for the end-of-year holiday season. Find out about the rules and entitlements that may affect you.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing everything. At a not-for-profit, it can be challenging to know whether or how to take advantage of AI whilst managing the risks, especially when community trust is so critical.
Tomorrow VET introduces RTO Manager Series 2027 to examine that connected management work. Connect the 27 operating functions of an RTO through three areas of responsibility.
This webinar brings together experts from TAFE Queensland, Canberra Institute of Technology and the Australian Skills and Quality Authority to explore how technology can deliver RPL in a consistent, quality assured, credible and scalable way. Monday 9 November 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) (AWST)
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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