There are well recognised variances in the pricing states/territories set for VET courses/national qualifications in their respective jurisdictions. In some instances, the same VET course/qualifications may have a price set of up to 40% lower in one jurisdiction compared to another although the same quality of outcomes is expected to be delivered by an RTO anywhere in Australia. The lower price may not necessarily be as a result of a lower standard of living in a locality or region. In fact, the lowest prices setter may have the highest standard of living costs in the country. For example, the Certificate III Agriculture in under the current NSW funding model is… Read More
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School Students Showcase day promoting the benefits of beekeeping
The beekeeping industry is leading the way to showcase exciting career opportunities and the benefits of beekeeping to our community and the food supply chain. Over the last few years the beekeeping industry in partnership with the NSW Agrifood ITAB and supported by NSW Department of Education have hosted showcase days in many parts of regional NSW. These have included Grafton, Alstonville on the North Coast of NSW, Orange/Vittoria in the Central West of NSW and Narranderra in the Riverina of NSW. These showcase day promotions seem even more important especially in the wake of Woolworths current media campaign to show consumers the importance of beekeeping in pollinating food. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/woolworths-neutral-bay-in-sydney-stripped-of-fruit-and-veg-due-to-bee-shortage/news-story/… Read More
Continue ReadingDESE PLANS TO HOLD FURTHER EVENTS – SKILLS REFORM FOR BUSINESS-EMPLOYERS
NSW Agrifood ITAB has received a number of complaints regarding access to the business and employer event on Skills Reform, that was oversubscribed. DESE stated, “it was very popular, and places filled up quickly.” They advised that they are planning to do further events in the future and are encouraging interested stakeholders to visit www.skillsreform.gov.au regularly to see what opportunities may become available. In the interim, they referred to a number of surveys that are open, and replicated below, which they invite participation in, should they be relevant: Make a submission: Provide your views by responding to the Improving industry engagement and reforming qualifications in Vocational Education and Training Discussion… Read More
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