VideoBuilding the Big Day Out
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CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building and construction and property services industries, today welcomed Minister Evans’ first key announcement within the revised skills portfolio, to allocate $11 million of the overall workforce development funds to affirm training prospects for thousands of construction trades and property professionals going into the New Year.
Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be on offer at the Burnie Keep Australia Working Jobs and Skills Expo tomorrow.
CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building, construction and property services industries, acknowledged the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) report released today which outlines current construction shortfalls and points to longer term skill demands.
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DEEWR trades report picks up long term skills challenge
CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building, construction and property services industries, acknowledged the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) report released today which outlines current construction shortfalls and points to longer term skill demands.
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Heaps Handy advice for sorting out your finances
Whether you’re an apprentice, in training or working full time, you need to make every dollar count. To do that, it helps to know a few basics that can make it easier for you to better manage your cash.
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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Western Sydney’s top TAFE achievers receive awards
Last night Ray Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney and Member for Hawkesbury, recognised Western Sydney TAFE’s top graduates at the annual student awards ceremony held at Panthers World of Entertainment.
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Michael Bennett: Chief Executive Officer HTN - Hospitality Employment Solutions
HTN is proud to again coordinate the largest annual apprentice culinary competition series in Australia. This year, a total of thirteen (13) regional heats will be held throughout NSW, ACT and for the first time, in Melbourne, VIC. Some 300 plus apprentice chefs are expected to register to compete in the series, making this year, bigger, better and with some real surprises.
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Introducing a feast for the eyes!
TAFE NSW Sydney Institute launches the Black Friday Food Photography and Styling Workshop with Penelope Beveridge
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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Western Sydney’s top TAFE achievers receive awards
Last night Ray Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney and Member for Hawkesbury, recognised Western Sydney TAFE’s top graduates at the annual student awards ceremony held at Panthers World of Entertainment.
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TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Turns 120
Celebrating its 120 year anniversary, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute has long been at the forefront of vocational education and training in Australia.
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The Great Waiters Race Elimination Round Event
Come along to support the students and teachers!
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Fiona Shewring Teacher, Painting and Decorating TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute
What does it take to become a tradeswoman? Most tradeswomen I know would say that you need to be good with your hands, don’t mind getting dirty when you’re working and be very, very determined to persevere!
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From Aussie Cricket Champ Shane Watson
Australian Cricketer and back to back (2010/2011) Allan Border Medal winner Shane Watson talk about how anything worth having is worth working for and how he would have become a trades person if he hadn’t of become the cricket star he is today.
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DEEWR trades report picks up long term skills challenge
CPSISC, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the building, construction and property services industries, acknowledged the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) report released today which outlines current construction shortfalls and points to longer term skill demands.
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2011 Australian Training Awards - Winners Announced
The Australian Training Awards are the pre-eminent, national awards for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. This year’s awards were held on Friday 25th November in Brisbane.
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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Michael Bennett: Chief Executive Officer HTN - Hospitality Employment Solutions
HTN is proud to again coordinate the largest annual apprentice culinary competition series in Australia. This year, a total of thirteen (13) regional heats will be held throughout NSW, ACT and for the first time, in Melbourne, VIC. Some 300 plus apprentice chefs are expected to register to compete in the series, making this year, bigger, better and with some real surprises.
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Introducing a feast for the eyes!
TAFE NSW Sydney Institute launches the Black Friday Food Photography and Styling Workshop with Penelope Beveridge
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TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Turns 120
Celebrating its 120 year anniversary, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute has long been at the forefront of vocational education and training in Australia.
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Turns 120
Celebrating its 120 year anniversary, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute has long been at the forefront of vocational education and training in Australia.
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The Great Waiters Race Elimination Round Event
Come along to support the students and teachers!
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Fiona Shewring Teacher, Painting and Decorating TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute
What does it take to become a tradeswoman? Most tradeswomen I know would say that you need to be good with your hands, don’t mind getting dirty when you’re working and be very, very determined to persevere!
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From Aussie Cricket Champ Shane Watson
Australian Cricketer and back to back (2010/2011) Allan Border Medal winner Shane Watson talk about how anything worth having is worth working for and how he would have become a trades person if he hadn’t of become the cricket star he is today.
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Missed out at uni? A TAFE course could get you on the right path
Studying a TAFE NSW course relevant to your field of interest before university may actually help you to achieve your study goals and your dream job sooner
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2011 Australian Training Awards - Winners Announced
The Australian Training Awards are the pre-eminent, national awards for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. This year’s awards were held on Friday 25th November in Brisbane.
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Skillex NSW, 2011
On August 4- 6th 2011, the SkillsOne crew visited Skillex NSW in Homebush. The event was open to the public, and encourages visitors to find out about careers in different trades and skilled areas. If you’re looking for advice on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, career advice, or just want to explore the endless opportunities across several industry areas, check out the following videos and discover where a career in skills can take you!
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Western Sydney’s top TAFE achievers receive awards
Last night Ray Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney and Member for Hawkesbury, recognised Western Sydney TAFE’s top graduates at the annual student awards ceremony held at Panthers World of Entertainment.
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Introducing a feast for the eyes!
TAFE NSW Sydney Institute launches the Black Friday Food Photography and Styling Workshop with Penelope Beveridge
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TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Turns 120
Celebrating its 120 year anniversary, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute has long been at the forefront of vocational education and training in Australia.
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The Great Waiters Race Elimination Round Event
Come along to support the students and teachers!
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Happy Australia Day Eve! And in the spirit, here's a fun video about manufacturing meat pies! http://t.co/5sfVcpTy
Nothing says #AustraliaDay like a #meatpie, ever wonder how they're made? http://t.co/vFv0QZu3
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Guest Blogger
Jess Pendlebury - Australian school based apprentice of the year, 2011
Jess Pendlebury won the Australian Training Awards, school based apprentice of the year award for 2011. Here she discusses her training, why she loves her work and how she has managed to balance school with VET.
December 19, 2011 | Read Blog
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Susan Hartigan, Institute Director - TAFE NSW, Western Sydney Institute
Western Sydney Institute named as national sustainability leader at 2011 Australian Training Awards.
November 28, 2011 | Read Blog
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Laura Wilson - Apprentice Chef
Laura Wilson is an apprentice chef, working at Margan Estate in the Hunter Valley. Here she talks about her training, what inspires her, and her passion for fine dining and cake decorating.
November 24, 2011 | Read Blog
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Appetite for Success participants graduate with ‘first class’ honours!
Well done and congratulations to the Appetite for Success participants who will graduate today at Zest Water Front Venues! This is the very first class of participants to graduate from the program in NSW.
November 13, 2011 | Read Blog


