ForestWorks has been appointed to administer a Training and Skills Development Service on behalf of the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.
The Training and Skills Development Service will assist forestry workers adjust to changing job requirements in the Tasmanian forest industry. The program will also support the rebuilding and reskilling of the Tasmanian forestry industry consistent with the Strategic Growth Plan.
With advances in technology and new product development, job roles in our industry will continue to change. The Training and Skills Development Service recognises this challenge. Tasmanian forestry workers and their employers will have the opportunity to access funds to undertake training to develop their skills to meet the requirements of new job roles and responsibilities. It will also enable workers to gain formal recognition for skills they have already gained.
We are pleased to receive this contract in Tasmania as it will enable us to continue our work in assisting industry to adapt to changing operating environments. It is hoped we will commence rolling out this program late in 2016.