Food, Fibre & Timber Industries Training Council (WA) Inc

21/11/2025

Gees aquaculture is amazing! Imagine breeding coral for reef rehabilitation.

Reef Craft is pioneering marine ecosystem restoration in Western Australia. We aim to transform degraded seabeds into thriving reefs, to create measurable ecological and commercial value while enabling industry to meet ESG and biodiversity goals.

21/11/2025

Great thing to share on National Ag Day!! So many opportunities in the industry for people who want to contribute to our fantastic agrifood sector.

Buy West Eat Best Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Applications Open Now! 👩‍💻

Looking to take the next step in your leadership journey? Applications for five of our 2026 AgriFutures Australia Learning and Development Opportunities are now open!

These programs are tailored to help you grow, lead, and make a positive impact in your industry. You can apply for one or more of the programs via a single application form and will have the option to answer the questions through either written or video format. Here’s what’s on offer to you:

✅Australian Institute of Company Directors Foundations of Directorship course, and the Company Directors Course™

✅ Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program, and the TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program

✅Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program

⏰ Applications for these opportunities will close Monday 12 January 2026.

It’s always the right time to develop your skills, make valuable connections and invest in your future. Get to know the programs, and access the application form 👉 https://bit.ly/4e42juM

21/11/2025

Ever wondered how they train thoroughbreds for horse racing? Well, if you'd like to know more, you could go down to an event happening this weekend to help celebrate National Thoroughbred Week - November 20 to 24th.

🐎 Also, did you know that Over 120,000 Australians and Kiwis work in the Thoroughbred industry. Trainers, stable staff, vets, farriers, nutritionists, transporters and more, all united by a love for the horse.

🏇 Racing in WA directly supports ~4,600 full - time equivalent (FTE) jobs, and together with breeding and other equine roles, totals approximately 8,500 jobs across thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound codes.

Also to learn more, here's our Industry Profile Racing and Horse Breeding. https://lnkd.in/gMVYXP-J

21/11/2025

TODAY IS NATIONAL AG DAY!!!

National Agriculture Day is Australia’s annual celebration of the people, places, and practices that grow our food and fibre. Held each November, it’s a chance for every Australian—city and country—to connect with the land and the farmers who care for it.

Ag Day exists to:

🦞 Celebrate farmers and rural communities who work through challenges to provide food and fibre for us all.

🥑 Bridge the urban–rural gap, helping students and families understand where their food and clothes come from.

🥗 Inspire the next generation, showing young Australians the role they can play in shaping a sustainable future.

To learn more about WA Agriculture, what we grow, its key roles, some workforce demographics and issues and also information on training options, click here https://www.fftitc.com.au/ourindustriesagricprodhort. We also have information on careershttps://www.fftitc.com.au/_files/ugd/839a87_198c95efc86a4502ad8a88daf3dab64a.pdf

To look at some fantastic videos highlighting the careers available, visit myfuture. https://myfuture.edu.au/occupation-spotlight

And to learn more about National Ag Day visit their website https://agday.org.au/

Buy West Eat Best

18/11/2025

FFTITC's Nimble News - It's National Ag Day this Friday (21st Nov) + lots of other news https://mailchi.mp/80d0859fd630/fftitc-nimble-news-19-november-10148732

13/11/2025

Imagine a career where you are spending your time helping the environment! So many great jobs out there. If you are interested in this area, click here to see what courses there are. (Search by keyword Conservation) https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/agriculture-animals-science-and-the-environment?combine=conservation&items_per_page=10&fbclid=IwY2xjawOCPPhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxRXp5b3psZ21lSXJiMWVWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr-8D7AJgfbFpEX_atDSdgrtYVDoKubKMpqWxA-NGqdgVNr_9bPXQPMk5gwA_aem_jvTY5YIzu-Ae26WZeAAMYA

06/11/2025

Was just talking to someone about the influence having hands-on experience is to a student and how it influences them career-wise. Much better than just having someone talking to them in a classroom.

These students may become our future equine dentists!

06/11/2025

FFTITC Website Update
We have recently updated our website to provide more information on our industries sectors. The intent of this information is to provide stakeholders, who work outside of our industries, for example, school teachers, career practitioners, employment service providers, with a 'snapshot' of each sector so that they gain a basic understanding and in particular information around its workforce and skill needs

The profiles include information on:
• An overview of the industry - what it covers, economic status, current trends and issues
• Key roles shaping the industry
• Workforce demographics and key factors influencing the workforce
• Training package and most popular qualifications
• Declared Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Links to help you search for Training Opportunities

All the information can be found here https://www.fftitc.com.au/our-sectors
Also included under each sector is a flyer that outlines career opportunities.
And finally, we've provided you with what we hope is some useful websites and resources.
They can be found here https://www.fftitc.com.au/handylinksindustry

Some of the information includes:
• A list of Industry Associations/Peak Bodies
• Information on skill shortages and labour market insights
• Links to some occupational Information and data

06/11/2025

"Toppling furniture has killed at least 28 people in Australia since 2000 and causes nearly 20 injuries every week. The mandatory information standard, which came into effect on 4 May 2025, aims to reduce accidents and deaths due to furniture tipping over"

Buyer beware!

The ACCC worked with state and territory consumer protection agencies to examine around 3,000 furniture products at more than 160 businesses.

The sweep checked for toppling furniture safety warnings at point of sale, on products, and in instructions. More than half of businesses were non-compliant in relation to all products examined.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wXf0Q

06/11/2025

Training opportunity!

📢 Improver / Intermediate Shearing & Woolhandling Course

📍 Location: Boyup Brook
📅 Date: Friday 21st November 2025 (1-day)

Opportunity for intermediate level shearers and woolhandlers to have a day of training to improve technique, and take their skills to the next level.

✂️ Shearing Course - for existing and working learner shearers, shearing between 80 and 120 grown sheep per day.

🧶 Woolhandling Course - for those already working and open to all experience levels.

Spaces are very limited —
👉 Apply now! https://bit.ly/3JALK0z

Australian Wool Innovation | AWI Extension WA | Top Gun Shearing

06/11/2025

Great initiative.

06/11/2025

Looks like a great conference and great to see opportunities like this in our regions.

⚡ You’ve worked hard to build your business... now it’s time to build YOU.

Discover insights that recharge your mind, refine your strategy, and reignite your ambition.

The Wheatbelt Small Business Conference 2025
🗓️ Friday, 28 November | 📍 Northam
🎟️ Early-Bird Tickets: $85–$105

Grab yours before they’re gone: wbn.org.au/wsbc2025

06/11/2025

Important for WA.... we are entering into our hot summer months.

06/11/2025

This also applies to work experience in the VET sector.

Unpaid internships can be okay, but it depends on whether an employment relationship exists or not, even if both parties agreed for it to be unpaid. Things to look at include:

- what was agreed to? 🤝
- what was the reason for the arrangement? 🤔
- how long was the arrangement? 📅
- how important was the work to the business? ⭐
- what work is the person doing? 🏢
- who's getting the benefit? 🎯

If you need a hand, have a look at our website to learn more about work experience and internships: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/starting-employment/unpaid-work/work-experience-and-internships

04/11/2025

Here is our fortnightly FFTITC's Nimble News - Our main stories are the outcomes from our Bunbury Meat Industry Forum, plus a Website update. Also included, other handy information and research. https://mailchi.mp/52de8b53545d/fftitc-nimble-news-5-november-2025

30/10/2025

Tomorrow is World Teachers Day and we are taking our hats off to them!

Let’s celebrate the amazing teachers across Australia who inspire, support, and empower our children and young people every single day. Whether it’s a classroom shout out, sending a heartfelt message, or posting a creative selfie in your best hat, there are many simple ways to show your appreciation.

World Teachers Day 2025

27/10/2025

Always lots of job opportunities for seeding in WA.

Our first 2026 training courses are now live on the website!

We offer one type of training course for seeding, including:
- 4 days training
- Food and accommodation provided
- Fire and safety training
- Livestock management
- Large scale machinery management and maintenance

More courses will be added in the coming weeks.

Find out more: https://2workinoz.com.au/training-dates/