Nimble News 10 September 2025
- fftitc
- Sep 10
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Western Australian Training Awards: Meet the winners
The WA Training Awards held its finals, last Friday evening. The awards recognise excellence and the outstanding achievements of students, apprentices and trainees, practitioners and training providers, organisations and employers. The FFTITC would like to like to congratulate all the winners – but would like to particularly congratulate:
Lewis Italiano, WA Apprentice of the Year. Lewis completed a Certificate III in Cabinetmaking and Timber Technology Trained at: South Regional TAFE And is employed at Studio Milton.
The Department of Justice, Large Employer of the Year. The Department of Justice has a strong commitment to staff training as well as their prisoner employment training program, supporting people in their care to achieve qualifications in many areas under FFTITC’s remit including, horticulture, agriculture, laundry operations, dairy production.
To view all of the winners, click here.
Here is a collection of news that we get from our network that we think you'll want to know about. We hope you enjoy.
Reminder: Upcoming Skills Advisory Network Meetings - September and October.
If you are an employer, RTO, Industry Group or Service Provider, you are invited to our Skills Advisory Network Meetings:
▪️ AgriSkills Forum, WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin Monday, 15 September.
▪️ Green Skills Network meeting Friday 3rd October.
▪️ Frame and Truss Skills Network Meeting Friday 26 September.
▪️ Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Network Meeting Friday 3 October 2025.
▪️ Interior Design Network Meeting Friday 17 October.
For more details (agendas, RSVPs), please click here
Funding is now available to Western Australian sheep producers and processors to build capacity under the $40 million Supply Chain Capacity Program.
The Cook Government is supporting organisations that improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife in Western Australia, with $1 million in grants available.
The Productivity Commission recently released its interim report on Building a skilled and adaptable workforce. They invite feedback from individuals, businesses and organisations. Your insights will help them to strengthen their recommendations and identify practical pathways for implementation.
The Australian Government is reviewing how occupations are selected for the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List. A discussion paper is now available and is seeking views on proposed principles and methodology for a new Priority List that better supports Australia’s skills needs and economic goals.
The Australian Federal Government in conjunction with Jobs and Skills Australia are seeking submissions for the future reform of Australia’s migration system. They are obtaining feedback from businesses both with and without skill shortages, and from Australian and migrant workers and job seekers.
North Metropolitan TAFE is looking into developing a short course in Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture. This course will give participants an opportunity to explore how nature-based practices can nurture wellbeing and create positive impacts across many different industries. Feedback is being sought on what the course could look like—its focus, length, and delivery options.
The Year 9 Career Taster Program gives Year 9 students hands on learning experiences in a range of industries. Students get insights into a variety of career paths from virtual reality, carpentry and clean energy to care and fashion design
The article highlights the important role of Veterinarians in Australian’s biosecurity system, protecting the health of our livestock, wildlife, pets and people.
This is WA’s bold new celebration of circular designers, sustainable fashion and creativity. Trailblazing circular designers and slow fashion innovators will be
A first-of-its-kind digital hub that connects tertiary students and early-career professionals with opportunities across the agricultural sector. The platform brings together scholarships, internships, graduate programs, work experience opportunities, conferences, and awards.
This workshop is designed to equip you with the foundational skills to care for our unique native birds, mammals and reptiles - and to offer an insight into the complexities of wildlife rehabilitation. 4 - 5 October 2025.
This video outlines how RTOs can meet the Outcome Standard 1.2 to demonstrate how they engage with industry, employers and community stakeholders. FFTITC would like to encourage RTOs to contact us, so that we can assist with industry connections.
Stay up-to-date with the latest in sustainable forest management certification, including standards, technical updates and more.
This webinar will unpack how leading TAFE providers can harness AI technology to transform learning, streamline student services, and build a stronger sense of belonging across campuses.
The RRR Network wants to know what matters to rural, regional and remote women in Western Australia. This survey informs their work, advocacy and impact.
We hope this has been of some assistance.
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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