Edition 69, July 2009

SafeWork SA has released an information sheet to outline the changes to licensing for high risk work in South Australia... read more

The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council has received funding to develop a qualifications framework for household sustainability assessors... read more

Comment is invited from licensees, managers, staff, trainers, industry bodies and members of the public on the review of responsible service of alcohol training in NSW... read more

Training support materials have been developed to help registered training organisations facilitate delivery of increased training for ceiling insulation installers... read more

New laws, which came into effect on 1 July 2009 in Western Australia, require all businesses that repair motor vehicles for consumers or other business customers to have a motor vehicle repair business licence... read more

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission is seeking public comment regarding the training requirements and financial requirements for firms that offer or advise on margin lending facilities... read more

The NSW Office of Fair Trading is advising that new qualification requirements for all licences and certificates issued under the Property Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 commenced on 19 June 2009... read more

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced that the Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009 commenced on 3 July 2009, and replaces the 2004 Code... read more

The National Licensing website has been updated with a list of frequently asked questions about the National Licensing System... read more

The new high risk work licensing system being introduced across Australia has significantly changed how the licensing process is undertaken. This article explains the fundamental change that has taken place... read more

The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to implement national regulation for maritime safety, rail safety and heavy vehicles... read more

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, has released the revised Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry... read more

At its July meeting in Darwin, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a workplan for further reforms to the vocational education and training system... read more

The Skills for Sustainability award has been announced as part of the Skills for the Carbon Challenge... read more

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is calling for applications for funding up to $250 000 for registered training organisations to develop and implement Fast-Track Apprenticeships... read more

The 11 Industry Skills Councils have released a report outlining their response to the question of environmental sustainability... read more

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a research report on retaining apprentices... read more

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has released a national strategic plan to support the diverse requirements for e-portfolios in vocational education and training... read more

For more information on the latest training package news and other developments in the vocational education and training system subscribe to Training Packages @ Work... read more

A new version of the ARED resource development tool has been released, helping practitioners, with little more than basic computer skills, to easily build their own e-learning resources... read more

WorkCover NSW has published a new resource to help businesses manage the risks of loadshifting traffic in warehousing... read more

WorkCover NSW has developed a pocket guide aimed specifically at the health and community services sector... read more

The National Electrical and Communications Association has announced a project which will map the skills and qualifications of electricians across up to eight Asia Pacific countries and Australia... read more

The 2009 TAFE in Rural and Isolated Communities Conference will be held from Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 August in Port Lincoln, South Australia... read more

The future direction of workforce development for the resources and infrastructure sectors will be the focus of the SkillsDMC national conference to be held in Sydney on 26 August... read more

Manufacturing Skills Australia is hosting its 4th annual conference in Adelaide on Thursday 3 September... read more