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
Workshops in Apprentice and Trainee Supervision are being provided for free by Training Services NSW. There are upcoming dates available for April and May, in both regional and metropolitan NSW. Help your apprentice or trainee complete their training by learning … Read More
Do you know anyone looking to get into the industry? Timberlands Pacific are offering 2 opportunities: Graduate Program Summer Vacation positions Positions are available for recent graduates in Forest Science, Forest Engineering and Environmental Sciences (or other related disciplines). Successful … Read More
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
