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Small business COVID-19 adaption grants
The Queensland Government has announced a range of initiatives to support the Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy, including $100 million to support small businesses via Small Business Adaption Grants of up to $10,000. The grants are designed to assist small...
Maritime Training Package Updates – Draft materials available
The Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) for the following Maritime projects, have finalised draft materials and would like your feedback: MAR Compass Adjuster - The TAC has developed two new Compass Adjuster Skill Sets and three new Units of Competency aligned to AMSA...
TLI Logistics & Warehousing Operations Project Update – Draft materials available
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and finalised draft Training Package materials for the TLI Logistics and Warehousing Operations project. The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee is now seeking your...
National Skills Commission, Skills Organisations and National Careers Institute consultation summaries
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment held co-design consultations on how to improve the VET system and careers sector late last year. They have released their consultation summary reports for the consultations. These capture the views shared with the...
TLI Fuel Storage Dangerous Goods Contractor project update – Draft materials available
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Fuel Storage Dangerous Goods Contractor project, has finalised draft materials for this project and would like your feedback. Feedback to be submitted by close of business Tuesday 26 May 2020. [button...
University of Southern Queensland offering free minicourses
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is offering free minicourses to support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing you to enhance your skills in a rapidly changing workforce. Dip your toes into further study and pick from 5 free courses that are...
Identifying Rail Safety Work – Draft Guideline available for feedback
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSR) has updated its guidance on Identifying Rail Safety Work under the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL). This reflects the changes to the RSNL that are currently being progressed and are anticipated to come into...
The Australasian Railway Association launches 2 new social networks for women and young professionals
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched two new social networking groups to bring together women and young people as they develop their careers in the rail industry. The Women in Rail Network and Young Rail Professionals Network LinkedIn groups will...
Commonwealth Scholarships for Young Australians – Round 2 applications open
Round 2 applications are now open for the Commonwealth Scholarships for Young Australians Program. Under the Australian Government’s $585 million Skills Package, Delivering Skills for Today and Tomorrow, around 400 young Australians or ex-ADF personnel will be...
TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity offering free online courses
Free online skill sets and micro-credentialing courses are being offered by TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity in response to COVID-19. The isolearn courses are designed for individuals who are looking to gain a new skill and add to their resume, or for those who are...
Aviation Industry Skills Project Update – draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the AVI Industry Skills Project, has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. Click...
Queensland Government’s $54m transport relief package
Queensland transport operators have been given help to support their customers through the COVID-19 downturn. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the state government had approved a $54.5 million package that will allow regional air, bus and ferry services to keep...
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