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New SkillsDMC Resources & Infrastructure ITAB (NSW)SkillsDMC has a three year contract to act as the Resources & Infrastructure Industry Training Advisory Body for DET NSW (R&IITAB). This supersedes the Mining Industry Skills Associations (MISA) which previously carried out these arrangements.
Budget 2010 - 2011The Budget 2010-2011 had a strong focus on investing in education and training. There are a variety of implications for our industry sectors. There are 11 Fact Sheets available to download from our website which contain information on the funding options made available in the Budget.
EBPPP: SkillsDMC Media releaseSkillsDMC has been granted $4.9 million to fund training places for existing workers, from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) under the Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP).
SkillsDMC’s national network of industry skills advisors will work with enterprises to coordinate and deliver the training places.
New Licences Come Under Mutual RecognitionThe signing of the Mutual Recognition (Maritime and Other Occupations) Declaration 2009 has resulted in a number of new occupational licensed areas recognised as equivalent across Australia.
Government joins industry with $50 million for more training placesMedia release | 29 March 2010 | The Minister for Education and Employment, Julia Gillard, today announced the Australian Government will co-fund almost 11,000 extra training places for existing workers in small, medium and large business to boost skills in high demand.
Strengthened Standards - AQTF 2010The recent COAG meeting saw the endorsement of new AQTF 2010 Standards. In early February 2010, NARA will host a workshop for the NARA Auditors to discuss the AQTF 2010 Standards and work towards a consistent approach to interpretation and implementation.
Vocational Education and Training ReformThe New National VET Regulator - On 7 December 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to establish a national regulator for VET. This announcement is, in part, due to requests from the Australian VET sector, for nationally consistent regulatory arrangements.
Consultation - National Standardisation StrategyThe National Standards Advisory Committee has developed a consultation paper. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the Strategy.
Increasing Trainers in the Resources Industry through PPP10 resources industry employees from across Northern Territory have commenced a TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and assessment, which is a Department of Education and Training Productivity Places Program initiative.
Tiger Brennan Open Day SuccessTop Enders experienced a first-hand view of the $89 million upgrade of Tiger Brennan Drive during the recent Open Day jointly hosted by the Territory Government and Macmahon.
National Quality Council - Special Bulletin December 2009At its last meeting of 2009, the National Quality Council (NQC) has approved a range of measures that will respond to requests from industry, employers and learners for more choice and greater flexibility.
Dysart State High School students go undergroundTen students from Dysart State High School who are currently completing their Certificate I in Resources & Infrastructure Operations (RIO) were recently able to experience a ‘day-in-the-life’ of an underground coal mine operator at Anglo Coal Moranbah North Mine.
Apprentice Kickstart kicks off todayMedia Release | 1 December 2009 | Senator the Hon Mark Arbib and Jason Clare MP
QMEA and Moranbah State High School lead National EducationThrough the Qld Minerals and Energy Academy, thirteen students at Moranbah State High School in Central Qld, are the first graduates in Australia to achieve a Certificate II in Resource & Infrastructure Work Preparation.
The Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP) Media Release | 5 November 2009 | The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Deputy Prime Minister
MITAC Jobs MarketPress Release | 12 November 2009 | The Major Industries Advisory Council has launched it's 2009 Jobs Market
Media Release - 2009 Chairman's Awards Download the media release about the winners of the 2009 Chairman's Awards and view the list of winners.
Indigenous Academic SupportDownload Issue 19 | September 2009 | NEWS | Charles Darwin University |Indigenous Academic Support
Media Release - 2008 Chairman's Awards Download the media release about the winners of the 2008 Chairman's Awards and view the list of winners.