Tasmanian forestry businesses now have access to new work health and safety training resources. These resources are available free of charge to any Registered Training Organisation to support delivery to Tasmanian businesses. “These easy-to-follow resources have been developed for Tasmania, … Read More
After many years of service to ForestWorks, Pitcher Partners is resigning as auditor, to be replaced by RSM. ForestWorks thanks Pitcher Partners for the quality of their work and advice over the years. × Subscribe Stay up to date with … Read More
Following several years of operating from both Launceston and Melbourne, the FOLS Skills verification program will shortly be consolidated into the Melbourne Office. Industry will be provided with a one-stop shop for FOLS, as well as ForestWorks’ other advisory services.After … Read More
The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) has approved three new Training Package projects which will be carried out between now and June 2020. New Harvesting Technologies Project This project will review and develop new units of competency for the … Read More
Two Forest and Wood Products (FWP) Training Package projects are near completion. The projects took 11 months and involved consultation with 40 Technical Advisory Committee members. The final draft qualifications and units of competency are currently undergoing a State Training … Read More
ForestWorks has been on the move! Michael Walker (our newest colleague) is ForestWorks’ Project Manager for Industry Reference Committees and Stakeholder Engagement. He continues to meet industry, across the regions: Visy Visy’s Tumut Mill is one of the largest pulp and paper mills in Australia. … Read More
ForestWorks was invited to attend a launch event in Melbourne, hosted by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA). This saw the unveiling of an upcoming consumer advertising campaign. The Ultimate Renewable™ will promote the sustainability and environmental advantages of Australia’s … Read More
By 2022, Australia’s forestry and wood products industries will be different to today. Whether its technology, scale, supply-chain integration or some other facet of our fast moving industries, we know that the skills of tomorrow will be formed over the … Read More
Two improvement projects are currently underway for Certificate III in Woodmachining and Certificate III in Saw Technology (previously Certificate III in Sawdoctoring) After a consultation period with over 40 Technical Advisory Committee members, we are developing and revising these qualifications. … Read More
Your business could be reimbursed up to $10,000! The Regional Skills Relocation Grant is established by the NSW Government to increase skilled and experienced worker availability. If your business is in Regional NSW (or you’re setting up in/ relocating to … Read More
