The number of apprenticeship and traineeship commencements dramatically increased in the final three months of last year according to data just released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Commencements in apprenticeships for the three months ending 31…
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In a report released this week, Scaling Up: Developing Modern Manufacturing through a Skilled Workforce, Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox has identified future-focused training delivered with and in industry as the critical factor to turn the aspirations of the…
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The Industry 4.0 higher apprenticeship program enjoyed successful pilots in most states in the past year. Victoria launched the first pilot back in 2017, but in 2020 new higher apprenticeship programs commenced in South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales,…
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New research released by the National Skills Commission has identified 25 emerging occupations that have evolved as the way we work changes. Heavily based around technology, these occupations have been identified by combining traditional and near real time data using…
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Recent examples of PhD and Masters by Research students solving companies’ business problems reinforce the benefits they can bring to any business. One example of a successful collaboration connected a PhD student with Australian Vinegar, a company that has created…
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The pandemic is having a big impact on apprenticeship and traineeship numbers. Real-time data is hard to come by but one recent forecast by the Mitchell Institute was that currently enrolled apprentices/trainees would decline by approximately 20 per cent. With…
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As Australia moves to re-establish and grow its economy, particularly in manufacturing areas, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills shortfall that has been experienced for some years must be remedied. The crisis has served to highlight STEM skills…
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A big impact of COVID-19 has been its effect on attendance at education and training programs. Universities and TAFEs are still largely closed to physical attendance by students and apprentices, and generally companies are not allowing staff to attend training…
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Innovative Adelaide-based manufacturer Philmac Pty Ltd has just signed up two staff members to join South Australia’s pilot group of Industry 4.0 Higher Apprentices. The two will join workers from other companies including REDARC, SAGE Automation and Treasury Wines to…
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On 8 August, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Education Council announced it would conduct a Review of Senior Secondary Pathways into Work, Further Education and Training. The terms of reference have been established to look at: The essential skills…
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