FFTITC's Nimble News 29th April 2026
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Perth Garden Show – Celebrating all jobs that are “Green”
The FFTITC Team had great fun at the recent Perth Garden Show, talking about the variety of careers available under “Green Skills” - from Horticulture, Arboriculture, Irrigation and Turf… the opportunities are varied and expanding.
Without these industries, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy our golf courses, children’s playgrounds, our beautiful parks and gardens, and for the green thumbs out there, your own backyard. We’d like to congratulate Greenlife Industry WA for the excellent organisation of the festival. You certainly highlighted everything 'green'. Well done.
To learn more about the ‘Green’ industries on our website, click here
To read more about Greenlife Industry WA, click here
Reminder: Upcoming Skills Network Meetings
We would like to invite anyone with interest in skills and training for the Furnishing Industry and Equine Industry to attend our upcoming Skills Network Meeting.
Skills Network Meetings bring together employers, industry leaders, educators and stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, workforce challenges and training issues and opportunities.
Furnishing Skills Network Meeting – 8 May 2026
Equine Skills Network Meeting – 31 July 2026
For more details, please click here
Other News and Handy Information
New Reports from Jobs and Skills Australia - Employment and disability in Australia and Employer attitudes toward disability inclusion in the Australian workforce
Jobs and Skills Australia has just released two new reports, that reveal that while many employers are open to hiring people with disability, concerns about job suitability, safety, and capability still limit inclusion. To read our summary and learnings from the reports, click here.
The Commonwealth Government has published materials to help raise awareness of what quality Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) looks like and to assist students on how to spot non‑genuine providers.
The resource pack is designed to help RTOs provide clear and consistent information about RPL to students, employers and the broader community is available.
The Cook Labor Government has today launched its Seven Cities vision for regional Western Australia - a long-term plan to unlock the next wave of regional economic development and deliver quality infrastructure and services throughout the State.
The Fair Work Commission has made an order that sets urgent rules for fuel cost recovery in the road transport industry. The order applies from Tuesday 21 April 2026 and is known as a road transport contractual chain order (RTCCO).
Apprenticeship commencements falling nationally — coverage reports trade apprenticeships down nearly 10% and non-trade traineeships down over 18% in the year to September 2025, with concerns around food, manufacturing and other trade pipelines.
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on options to improve quad bike safety in the workplace. Responses close Monday 1 June 2026.
This Guide offers practical guidance to assist employers to recruit mentor and support apprentices through to successful completion.
Beef Central article highlighting long-running skilled labour shortages in red meat processing and rising costs of the skills.
Casual meeting of anyone interested in or connected to the supply, design, building or function of timber buildings.
This Fact Sheet provides guidance on enrolment, transfer and completion requirements under Compliance Standard 14 – Transition of Training Products and referenced within Outcome Standard 2.1 of the Registration Standards 2025.
Join TAC for an interactive, face-to-face regional roadshow designed to support RTOs in understanding and applying the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards).
Skills Insight is undertaking a review of racing and breeding industry skills needs to build a holistic understanding of the underpinning skills, knowledge and regulatory requirements that define current job roles and their alignment to qualifications.
Here from young farmer Rubey Williams who is fast becoming an industry leader in the alpaca industry.
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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