New ForestWorks Directors ForestWorks AGM was held on 29 November in our Melbourne office. The 2017-18 Annual Report was presented by Acting Chair Tony Price and there was an election of new Directors. Ross Hampton was elected as an employer … Read More
Projects Currently Underway – Development Phase Advances in Woodmachining and Sawdoctoring Project Sawmill Timber and Process Optimisation Project These projects commenced with the establishment of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) in late August 2018. Following feedback and consultations with the TACs, … Read More
ForestWorks is well advanced in using the new FOLS software and website. Email renewals are commencing and this will provide the opportunity to complete your renewal Our first priority is to assist operators to access their FOLS online by registering on … Read More
The Great South Coast Regional Skills Demand Profile is an outcome of the Regional Skills Taskforce – Great South Coast Region. Comprising prominent business leaders from the region, the Taskforce was established in December 2017 and chaired by the Victorian Skills … Read More
Last and final call for all women currently working in the resources and the environment sector to express their interest in the final end-of-year scholarship funding that is available. All scholarships are partial scholarships and provide opportunities for women with … Read More
Businesses of all sizes across Australia’s forest industries have joined together this week in a united approach to lift safety standards across the board. Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Chair Greg McCormack, said the Safe and Skilled program demonstrated that Australia’s … Read More
Validation Sought on Final Draft Units of Competency Prefabricated Building Systems Project Cross Laminated Timber and Glulam Manufacturing Project Final draft units of competency for both projects are now available for your validation until 16 September 2018. These drafts have … Read More
The TSDS fund remains on hold. During this period, new applications will not be accepted. A notice to all providers and interested parties will be issued if there is a change to the status of the fund. Applicants wishing to … Read More
ForestWorks will be presenting at the NSW ITAB Roadshow in Port Macquarie on Thursday 6 September, in conjunction with a number of other NSW Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs). ForestWorks is currently the NSW ITAB for Forestry & Furnishing trades, … Read More
