Media Releases for all 2012
APPRENTICES NEEDED FOR THE “UP CYCLE”
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 - 2:28pm
With the State Government’s recent announcement of the jobs stimulus package, including...
TASSIE APPRENTICE WINS NATIONAL AWARD
Friday, 23 November 2012 - 4:08pm
The Skills Institute’s reigning CBUS Construction Apprentice of the Year James Gamble has...
DAIRY FARMERS STEERING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 - 11:05am
A group of 10 Tasmanian dairy farmers has just completed a pilot program designed by The Skills...
APPRENTICE BREAKS THROUGH FOR AWARD WIN
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 - 10:46am
Skills Institute glazing apprentice Peter Orford has become the first person to win the...
TASSIE APPRENTICES PLASTER THE COMPETITION
Thursday, 8 November 2012 - 9:31am
Two Skills Institute apprentices have plastered the competition in the Association of Wall &...
SKILLS INSTITUTE MOBILISES WORKPLACE SAFE SYSTEMS
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 - 2:27pm
The Skills Institute, in conjunction with Sprout Labs, is developing a mobile solution for...
SKILLS INSTITUTE KEEPS PACE WITH NEW CAR REPAIRS
Monday, 22 October 2012 - 10:27am
The Skills Institute has introduced a new Motor Body short course that teaches both theory and...
SKILLS FUND TO ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGES
Wednesday, 17 October 2012 - 4:19pm
The Skills Institute (TSI) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government'slatest initiative to...
SKILLS INSTITUTE SELECTED FOR A NATIONAL PILOT
Tuesday, 16 October 2012 - 12:14pm
The Skills Institute has been selected to participate in an innovative trial of competency based progression for electrical apprentices.
TOP STYLIST ANNOUNCED
Monday, 8 October 2012 - 3:16pm
The Skills Institute recently held its third annual Top Stylist Competition for apprentice hairdressers. This year’s theme was Forever Now and Then.
ACCESS SAFE SYSTEMS ON THE MOVE
Thursday, 4 October 2012 - 2:52pm
The Skills Institute, in conjunction with Sprout Labs, is developing a mobile solution for workers to access Workplace Health and Safety information, forms and other documentation when on-site and on the move.
SHAUN'S PERFECT MATCH
Monday, 17 September 2012 - 12:49pm
Shaun Campbell has proven he has a flair for colour by taking out the PPG State-wide Colour Matching Competition for Vehicle Painting apprentices in Devonport last week.
SKILLS INSTITUTE CELEBRATES TRAINING AWARDS SUCCESS
Friday, 31 August 2012 - 9:39am
The Skills Institute was honoured to be recognised as the Large Training Provider of the Year at the Tasmanian Training Awards, held in Hobart last Friday.
TASSIE READY TO TAKE ON THE NATION
Friday, 10 August 2012 - 10:21am
Across the state 16 Skills Institute apprentices have been busy fine tuning their skills in preparation for the upcoming National Worldskills competition, to be held in Sydney later this month.
PRODUCERS HELP TRAIN TOP TASSIE CHEFS
Thursday, 26 July 2012 - 3:33pm
Tasmanian specialist food producers have joined forces with the Skills Institute to help train tomorrow’s top chefs to prepare, cook and serve some of the state’s finest food and produce.
HAZELL BROTHERS AND SKILLS INSTITUTE CELEBRATE GRADUATES
Friday, 20 July 2012 - 2:21pm
Graduates of the Growing Together training program were recently recognised at a ceremony held at the new Hazell Brothers office in Farley Street, Hobart...
A DAIRY GOOD SOLUTION
Tuesday, 17 July 2012 - 11:17am
Tasmanian dairy farmers will have a solution to skilled labour shortages thanks to a new fast-track course run by the Skills Institute in collaboration with DairyTas...
AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE TAKES OUT TOP GONG
Monday, 2 July 2012 - 12:08pm
Hobart Autohaus Light Vehicle Apprentice Alex Rice has won the 2012 Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) Group Scheme Mechanical Apprentice of the Year Award...
REFORM OF TASMANIA'S PUBLIC VET SYSTEM
Tuesday, 26 June 2012 - 10:28am
A message from the Chairman of the Skills Institute Board James Cretan...
TRAINING PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR AWARD WINNER
Friday, 8 June 2012 - 12:05pm
After undertaking the Skills Institute’s Diploma of Project Management last year, Nyrstar’s Mark Breen has been awarded the Australian Institute of Project Management/The Skills Institute (AIPM/TSI) Student Award for 2012...
SKILLS APPRENTICE WINS NATIONAL AUSVEG COOK-OFF
Monday, 4 June 2012 - 3:51pm
Skills Institute Cookery Apprentice Miki Billington demonstrated how talent and training combine to produce highly skilled tradespeople...
SKILLS OPENS UP 'WELD' OF OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, 28 May 2012 - 10:41am
The Skills Institute is enabling metal workers to advance their welding skills and knowledge through subsidised advanced metal skills training ....
TOP AUSSIE CHEF PUTS OWN SPIN ON CLASSIC DISHES
Friday, 25 May 2012 - 11:39am
Top Australian chef Tetsuya Wakuda visited Tasmania in April, showcasing his considerable talents to a number of Skills Institute apprentice chefs and foodies...
NEW BLUE COLLAR ELITE PROVE IT PAYS TO BE SKILLED
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - 2:51pm
National research revealing blue collar workers are the 21st Century’s powerhouse employees has highlighted the importance of partnerships between industry and education and training providers...
SKILLS-AURORA PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES VITAL NBN TRAINING
Friday, 11 May 2012 - 11:34am
Tasmania’s telecommunications and electrical workers will have access to vital skills and training thanks to a new state-of-the-art training facility – the first of its kind in Tasmania...
NBN DELIVERS VITAL TRAINING FOR DISABILITY WORKERS
Thursday, 3 May 2012 - 3:17pm
New disability support workers in southern Tasmania recently benefited from a virtual induction...
CONNECTING WITH INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS
Friday, 27 April 2012 - 10:13am
The Skills Institute is connecting with our partners in industry and business through our SkillsConnect newsletter.
SOUTHERN DUO WIN LEW FOWLER APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS
Friday, 13 April 2012 - 10:11am
Two gifted young tradesmen have received the Lew Fowler Apprenticeship Awards for 2012...
SKILLS HELPS INDUSTRY MAKE GAMBLING SAFER
Tuesday, 3 April 2012 - 11:54am
The Skills Institute is leading the nation in training provision for the gaming industry to help make gambling safer...
SKILLS AWARDS CELEBRATE TASMANIA’S FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS
Monday, 2 April 2012 - 3:23pm
The future leaders of Tasmania’s skilled industries were recognised and celebrated last month at the 2012 Skills Institute Awards held across the State...
JOINT SCHOLARSHIP OPENS DOORS FOR SKILLS GRADUATES
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 - 11:38am
The Skills Institute and the University of Tasmania have partnered to provide three new scholarships available to Skills Institute graduates who wish to continue their studies in a tertiary environment....
BURNIE AWARDS NIGHT GOES OFF WITH A BANG!
Friday, 16 March 2012 - 11:53am
Almost 300 people attended the Burnie event to celebrate the achievements of more than 50 high-performing apprentices and trainees. The audience was also treated to an inspirational talk by Brad Smith of Braaap. The events continue in Hobart on 21 March and In Launceston on 27 March. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by clicking on the banner above.
NEW PARTNERSHIP TO BENEFIT BOTH ORGANISATIONS
Thursday, 15 March 2012 - 3:10pm
The Skills Institute and the West Coast Wilderness Railway will now deliver Certificate III qualifications in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) and Infrastructure...
TROPHIES PILE UP FOR YOUNG STAR SAM
Thursday, 8 March 2012 - 10:55am
Devonport builder Sam Nancarrow has confirmed his position as one of Tasmania’s most gifted young tradesmen...
MOBILE LEARNING BOOSTS TASSIE APPRENTICES
Tuesday, 28 February 2012 - 11:56am
Apprenticeship training in the workplace is set to be revolutionised by mobile training opportunities delivered via the National Broadband Network (NBN)...
HYUNDAI ASSISTS AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING
Monday, 27 February 2012 - 10:18am
Automotive students can look forward to working with a new Hyundai Accent, kindly donated by Hyundai Australia...
CHILDREN’S SERVICES RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Thursday, 23 February 2012 - 12:27pm
Tasmania has made a good start with Recognition of Prior Learning thanks to the state funded Children’s Services Recognition Program...
SKILLS INSTITUTE STAR NOW A TASMANIAN LEADER
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 - 7:25am
Skills Institute CRM Melinda Thomas has graduated from the Tasmanian Leaders Program (TLP), along with 23 other business and community leaders from across the State...
BOARD OF THE TASMANIAN SKILLS INSTITUTE DIRECTOR VACANCY
Friday, 17 February 2012 - 9:57am
A director position on the Board of the Skills Institute will become vacant in April 2012.
SKILLS SERVING IT UP RESPONSIBLY
Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - 9:52am
The Skills Institute has developed its Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol course into an online unit...
DENTAL ASSISTANT WINS FLYING DOCTOR SCHOLARSHIP
Thursday, 2 February 2012 - 10:09am
Emma Norris recently received an exciting and prestigious scholarship to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service...
DENTAL STUDENT RECEIVES WORK & TRAINING HONOUR
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 - 9:44am
If Calista McKinnell is any indication, the Tasmanian dental industry is in good hands...
SKILLS NOW MORE VITAL THAN EVER
Monday, 23 January 2012 - 3:48pm
Workplace skills and training are now more important than ever, with the latest figures revealing Tasmania has the nation’s highest unemployment rate...