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Group of Eight Australia - COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery

30/4/2020

 
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The Group of Eight (Go8) comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities – the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia, the University of Adelaide, Monash University and UNSW Sydney.

Covid-19 has changed the course of history. What started off as a flu-like illness in one person in one corner of the world, has changed the lives, livelihoods and futures of billions.

To chart a Roadmap to Recovery, Go8 convened a group of over a hundred of the country’s leading epidemiologists, infectious disease consultants, public health specialists, healthcare professionals, mental health and well-being practitioners, indigenous scholars, communications and behaviour change experts, ethicists, philosophers, political scientists, economists and business scholars from the Go8 universities. The group developed this Roadmap in less than three weeks, through remote meetings and a special collaborative reasoning platform, in the context of a rapidly changing pandemic.

Download the report, summary or snapshot


New hygiene measures for WA’s hospitality sector

30/4/2020

 
Premier Mark McGowan has announced WA hospitality staff will be required to complete mandatory COVID-19 hygiene training ahead of the re-opening of bars, restaurants, and cafes. The tiered course will see staff completing the first stage, with managers and supervisors completing the second, more advanced program. Compliance will mean that venues will always have a staff member with the advanced accreditation on shift and will display signage indicating the venue is compliant. 
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information - Department of Training and Workforce Development

29/4/2020

 
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The Department of Training and Workforce Development has provided comprehensive information and links for individuals, businesses, jobseekers, students, apprentices and trainees impacted by the COVID-19  health crisis:
  • COVID-19 Support for individuals and jobseekers
  • COVID-19 Business support
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information

TAFE classes resume in WA from 28 April

28/4/2020

 
Western Australian TAFE colleges have adapted their training delivery to enable students to continue their studies, with Term 2 beginning Tuesday April 28.

Using a blended delivery approach Term 2 will include learning via online and interactive technologies, and will include face-to-face delivery where necessary and where adequate social distancing measures can be implemented. 

The State Government has also fast-tracked vital funding for TAFE and some specialist private training providers to roll out new training for the State's aged care and disability sectors, the COVID-19 Direct Care Skill Set.  Further information on the blended delivery of learning at TAFE colleges and the COVID-19 Direct Care Skill Set can be found at http://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au and https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/c19courses

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Support for apprentices, trainees and their employers during COVID-19 crisis

21/4/2020

 
The following initiatives support apprentices, trainees,  and their employers if they have been impacted by the current health crisis.

Federal Government funding for apprentices and trainees:  Employers are able to register to receive a 50 percent subsidy for wages paid to apprentices between January to March this year.  Read more

Apprenticeship and Traineeship re-engagement register:  The National Apprenticeship Employment Network (NAEN) has set up a register for the re‑engagement of recently displaced apprentices and trainees with potential employers.

This register has been established for:
  • apprentices and trainees who have lost their jobs with small business employers
  • employers from any size business who have a vacancy for an apprentice or trainee.  Read more

Surf Life Saving WA announces new development centre

16/4/2020

 
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The President of Surf Life Saving Western Australia, Craig Smith-Gander, has announced that SLSWA will establish the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River, fulfilling an intention to increase their presence in the south west region of WA.

The approximately 1 hectare property is within walking distance of the town centre and, following substantial redevelopment which will include upgrades to and replacement of existing facilities, will accommodate approximately 100 people in backpacker style accommodations and provide facilities conducive to SLSWA's stated purpose including recreation, training, equipment storage, and administration spaces.

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Training, assessment and compliance during the COVID-19 crisis

14/4/2020

 
 
Many training organisations are facing challenges in training and assessment during the COVID-19 health crisis.  The following sites provide information and advice about teaching and compliance:
  • Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA):  3 April 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Compliance arrangements.  Read more
  • Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Special Bulletin:  27 March 2020 - COVID-19 impact on the VET sector and RTOs.  Read more
  • TAE Training Package Update:  31 March 2020 - TAE Interpretation Guide Release - Revisions to  TAEDEL401 – Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning.  Read more


NCVER Reports

8/4/2020

 
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A number of reports on recent research have been released by NCVER:

  • Apprentices and trainees 2019: September quarter - Australia - This infographic provides a snapshot of apprenticeships and traineeships across Australia. 
  • Traditional trade apprenticeships: training activity, employer incentives and international practice - This report is the first part of a larger study aiming to investigate traditional apprenticeship practices with a view to developing policy directions for how to keep them relevant and useful. Read more and download the report
  • Understanding the Australian vocational education and training workforce - This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and training workforce.  Read more and download the report
  • The important role of VET in schools - Secondary school students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are among the most likely to be in full-time permanent employment five years later.  Read more and download the report, VET for secondary school students: post-school employment & training destinations
  • Understanding the ROI from TVET - This new guide has been designed in conjunction with UNESCO-UNEVOC to help improve our understanding of the return on investment (ROI) from technical and vocational education and training.  Read more and download the report, Understanding the return on investment from TVET: a practical guide
  • 25 years of insights into Aussie Youth - A new report brings together a selection of previously-published work from more than two decades of longitudinal surveys of Australian Youth, highlighting its value and importance. Read more and download the report, 25 years of LSAY: research from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth.

WA Training Awards 2020 Cancelled

7/4/2020

 
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Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19 and the impact this is having across our community, the 2020 Western Australian Training Awards program has been cancelled.

In the meantime, the Australian Award direct-entry categories are still open and can be entered by visiting the Australian Training Awards website.  Read more


The scale of COVID-19 impacts on WA community sport

2/4/2020

 
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of people around the globe, the disruption to community sport in Western Australia has been far-reaching and is likely to affect the physical, mental and social well-being of our community.

A recent survey of SportWest members confirms that over 850,000 people directly involved in community sports in WA have had their lives dramatically impacted by Covid-19.

"There are now over 40,000 community sports matches not proceeding, which translates to more than 700,000 participants inactive and around 100,000 administrators and volunteers sitting idle. West Australians have lost – at least in the short term – the much-valued community connections that sport regularly provides", said SportWest CEO Rob Thompson.

"Sports have advised that previously reliable revenue streams have collapsed.  This includes membership and registrations, sponsorships, food and beverage sales, venue entry fees, government grants and disbursements from national bodies".  Read more


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