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MSA commences review and redevelopment of the LMF02 Furnishing Training Package

Sunday, December 11th, 2011 Posted in Resources, Training Resouces | No Comments »

A research project undertaken by MSA during 2010-2011 identified a clear need for a full review of the Furnishing Training Package, with the report recommending that the review include consideration of how occupations and jobs have changed as well as ...

Kitchen & Bathroom Resources [DRAFT] available in 2012

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Posted in Article, Resources | No Comments »

A glimpse of soon-to-be released Kitchen and Bathroom learning and assessment resources at the recent Furnishing Teachers’ Advisory Group (FURNTAG) conference held in Albury.   {Draft version}   http://www.kbcabinetmaking.com.au/

MEM05 Training Package updates

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Posted in Skills, Training | No Comments »

The draft case for endorsement for version 7 of MEM05 includes the following components: The new Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade) - MEM31112 will be included in version 7 of MEM05.[More] New unit for Aluminothermic welding. Early in 2011 MSA was ...

Congratulations to Australian Training Awards winners

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Posted in Article, Skills, Training | No Comments »

  MSA would like to congratulate Jeanette Allen, CEO Service Skills ISC, winner of the inaugural Leadership in Quality Award and TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute, winner of the Skills for Sustainability-Educational Institution Award. Congratulations also go out to finalists, ...

TAE10 Sustainable Practice Skill Set, Teaching and Learning Resources

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Posted in Resources, Skills, Training Package, Training Resouces | No Comments »

    Launch invitation: TAE10 Sustainable Practice Skill Set, Teaching and Learning Resources – IBSA, Nov - Dec 2011  The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) in partnership with the National Centre for Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology and Innovation & ...

Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering (MEM05v6 training package update)

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Posted in Skills, Training Package | No Comments »

The project to develop the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering was initiated in response to a request from the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Advisory Board of Victoria for a Training Package based qualification to replace the current State accredited Advanced ...

Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture (MEA11 training package update)

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Posted in Skills, Training Package | No Comments »

  The MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing jewellery tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in a jewellery-related trade who choose to study at a higher level during their ...

MSA addresses shortage of furnishing industry training

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Posted in Skills, Training | No Comments »

   Currently there are only two RTOs in Australia who deliver training for the soft furnishing industry. MSA is currently looking at how the specific skill needs of this industry can be addressed. [More]

Taskforce spells new future for manufacturing

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 Posted in Article | No Comments »

  A new future has been revealed for Australia’s manufacturing industry with the introduction of the Gillard Government’s new Manufacturing Taskforce. “MSA is looking forward to providing advice to the taskforce on industry workforce matters,” added MSA CEO, Bob Paton. [More]  

PMA08v3 Training Package updates

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Posted in Skills, Training Package | No Comments »

  Plant Preparation and Isolation Version 3 of the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package (PMA08) has been endorsed by the NSSC at their 26 October 2011 meeting. PMA08v3 is now available on training.gov.au