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News for all sectors
01 Feb 2012 - Media Release - Australian industry capable of meeting most of the supply needs of the Australian Defence Force
30 Jan 2012 - Trakka recognised for training and design
30 Jan 2012 - VET E standards updated for 2012
30 Jan 2012 - National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults
23 Dec 2011 - NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services $27.2 million 4 year program
21 Dec 2011 - Update on the new Competitive Systems and Practices qualifications
16 Dec 2011 - $2.5M in grants available to help TCF small businesses
13 Dec 2011 - Last chance to be part of something big!
13 Dec 2011 - Support resources for Foundation Skills TP
07 Dec 2011 - MSA reviews and redevelops the LMF02 Furnishing TP
30 Nov 2011 - Foundation skills strategy endorsed
30 Nov 2011 - Kitchen & Bathroom Resources available in 2012
30 Nov 2011 - Training Package updates
29 Nov 2011 - Congratulations to Australian Training Awards winners
17 Nov 2011 - Historic apprentice intake under the NAP
15 Nov 2011 - MSA brokers over 50 manufacturing EBPPP projects!
14 Nov 2011 - EBPPP skills Australia’s workforce
14 Nov 2011 - Submit great photos of your industry workforce!
14 Nov 2011 - Second chance for E-Scan survey!
09 Nov 2011 - Audrey Toth awarded scholarship
08 Nov 2011 - Re-launch of AME NSW
03 Nov 2011 - MSA participates in INSSO conference
03 Nov 2011 - MEM05v6 and MEA11 Training Packages updated
03 Nov 2011 - MSA addresses shortage of furnishing industry training
28 Oct 2011 - $101 million for Australian Apprenticeships Mentoring
25 Oct 2011 - Sponsors needed for FFTITC's marketing campaign
25 Oct 2011 - Sustainability: Where should you target your activities?
24 Oct 2011 - Nation’s top group training apprentices awarded
24 Oct 2011 - New Manufacturing Taskforce
17 Oct 2011 - $11.5m for National VET E-Learning strategy
07 Oct 2011 - Manufacturing sector has strong future, says Senator the Hon Christopher Evans
01 Oct 2011 - ISCs support National Skills Week
30 Sep 2011 - Applications for LLN Scholarships now open!
28 Sep 2011 - Have your say about workforce development priorities!
26 Sep 2011 - Support Resources for the Foundation Skills Training Package
21 Sep 2011 - Innovation key to manufacturing’s future
19 Sep 2011 - Good luck Skillaroos!
16 Sep 2011 - 2013 MSA Awards
14 Sep 2011 - NSSC replacing NQC
05 Sep 2011 - Skills the ticket to a better future for all Australians
05 Sep 2011 - Celebrate the learning journey! Adult Learners' Week 1-8 Sept
02 Sep 2011 - National Literacy and Numeracy Week: ISCs respond to urgent LLN needs
10 Aug 2011 - $558 million fund to deliver real reform and skills for 130,000 Australians
29 Jul 2011 - TGA is now LIVE!
29 Jul 2011 - Economic growth and workforce capacity: the only way forward
27 Jul 2011 - Employability Skills Framework - consultation invitation
15 Jul 2011 - National Focus Awards NOW OPEN
30 May 2011 - Jewellery qualifications near endorsement
30 May 2011 - MSA Awards closing soon
25 May 2011 - New resources: welding and fabrication
18 May 2011 - July conference: Industry Skills Councils / Skills Australia
09 May 2011 - Manufacturing matters to Australia
05 May 2011 - Training Package and project updates
05 May 2011 - Report: a roadmap for Vocational Education and Training
05 May 2011 - Early Birds open, Awards closing soon
19 Apr 2011 - New look at older workers
11 Apr 2011 - MSA's response to 'A shared responsibility – Apprenticeships for the 21st Century'
04 Apr 2011 - National media cover LLN report - highlight threat to national competitiveness
04 Apr 2011 - Mature age worker funding
01 Apr 2011 - Call for action on LLN
29 Mar 2011 - MSA supports top tradies
29 Mar 2011 - MSA VET Professional Study Award
29 Mar 2011 - Sponsor the MSA conference
29 Mar 2011 - MskillsManager Version 2 release
23 Mar 2011 - Updates on MEM05 and LMT07
22 Mar 2011 - Aeroskills updates
17 Mar 2011 - Australian Government Critical Skills Investment Fund
16 Mar 2011 - Proposed new Aeroskills MEA11 – the process and outline of work underway
08 Mar 2011 - What do you think of us in 2011?
08 Mar 2011 - AUR05v3 Training Package endorsed
08 Mar 2011 - MSA tool to guide study options
08 Mar 2011 - MSA promotes skills in demand
07 Mar 2011 - Proposed trade certificate for fibre composites
07 Mar 2011 - High Level Generic Process Manufacturing Qualifications
07 Mar 2011 - MEM05v4 draft Case for Endorsement and final endorsement drafts
01 Mar 2011 - MSA Environmental Scan 2011 Report
18 Feb 2011 - MSA Awards applications now open
18 Feb 2011 - MSA at National Manufacturing Week
18 Feb 2011 - Employing workers with disability
03 Feb 2011 - MSA Awards
27 Jan 2011 - Welcome to Auto Skills Australia Ltd
27 Jan 2011 - Foundation skills on MSA website
27 Jan 2011 - MEM05 Training Package updates
13 Dec 2010 - Easier free downloads in our online shop
10 Dec 2010 - All NQC Flexibility / sustainability adjustments now complete
08 Dec 2010 - MSA’s award winners bring global expertise back to Australia
08 Dec 2010 - OECD Green Skills Study visit to Sydney
08 Dec 2010 - 2011 MSA conference, 2011 Innovation award and 2011 Women at work award
30 Nov 2010 - Administering apprentices in NSW?
30 Nov 2010 - Thank you to survey respondents
30 Nov 2010 - Training Package updates
30 Nov 2010 - No more passwords
24 Nov 2010 - MSA Environmental Scan 2011 Survey
19 Nov 2010 - Indigenous Opportunities Policy to start in July 2011
16 Nov 2010 - Free MSA workforce development tools
16 Nov 2010 - New products on online shop
16 Nov 2010 - Having their say: workforce development priorities
02 Nov 2010 - New units for architectural hardware specifying
02 Nov 2010 - MSA sustainability strategy – send us your feedback
02 Nov 2010 - MSA Training Packages – where they’re up to
25 Oct 2010 - Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program
18 Oct 2010 - More research and data by state
18 Oct 2010 - Training Package updates
18 Oct 2010 - Get ten (10) assessment / learning resources for one
13 Oct 2010 - Are we meant to mentor?
05 Oct 2010 - Research and data by state
05 Oct 2010 - The Australian newspaper features MSA Women's Award winners
29 Sep 2010 - New resource development initiative gives providers wider reach
29 Sep 2010 - MEM05010C – feedback invited on proposed new prerequisite
29 Sep 2010 - New units for architectural hardware specifying
27 Sep 2010 - Presentations from Skills Australia Conference
22 Sep 2010 - Jewellery websites interview MSA Women's Award winner
15 Sep 2010 - Fashioning workforce development
01 Sep 2010 - Conference survey winners
27 Aug 2010 - MSL09 Laboratory Operations Training Package – corrections
25 Aug 2010 - PMA08v2 submitted for endorsement
25 Aug 2010 - MSA Conference wrap-up
25 Aug 2010 - Workforce Development tools from MSA
25 Aug 2010 - AUR05 Redevelopment – first round Validation Drafts
12 Aug 2010 - Sharing international best-practice
10 Aug 2010 - NSW ITAB Board endorse strategic plan
09 Aug 2010 - PMA08 skill sets resources
27 Jul 2010 - Review of electrical skills in the Metal and Engineering Training Package
27 Jul 2010 - Early Birds deadline extended
12 Jul 2010 - MSA Innovation Award 2010 winner
12 Jul 2010 - Women at Work Award – who will win?
08 Jul 2010 - Sustainability skills training - a great deal
02 Jul 2010 - MSA Conference Early Bird dates extended
02 Jul 2010 - MSA consults on new automotive subsidiary
25 Jun 2010 - Win two nights for two people at the Sebel and Citigate Hotel, Brisbane
15 Jun 2010 - Workforce Development Infosheets
03 Jun 2010 - Indigenous Staff Scholarships Program from DEEWR
31 May 2010 - Feedback: High Pressure Water Jetting
31 May 2010 - New MSA Conference Speakers announced
31 May 2010 - MSA Conference sponsorships deadline
31 May 2010 - Feedback: PMAOPS280 Interpret process plant schematics
31 May 2010 - Feedback: Confined Space Entry draft units
31 May 2010 - Revised dry cleaning and laundry qualifications submitted to the NQC
27 May 2010 - Errors in MEM05v2 and PMC10 corrected on NTIS
18 May 2010 - Feedback: revised sustainability units
17 May 2010 - Federal Budget 2010
17 May 2010 - New subsidiary for the automotive industry
04 May 2010 - What do you think of us?
04 May 2010 - New Training Package status report
04 May 2010 - MSA Conference 2010: keynote speakers announced
03 May 2010 - Important changes to Training Packages
20 Apr 2010 - Australian Apprentices Retention Project
13 Apr 2010 - Women at work – making a difference
06 Apr 2010 - MSA Innovation Program 2010
06 Apr 2010 - Sponsor our conference
06 Apr 2010 - Errors in MSL09 on the NTIS
23 Mar 2010 - National Manufacturing Week
23 Mar 2010 - Streamlined Training Package endorsement
23 Mar 2010 - AUR05 Continuous Improvement
22 Mar 2010 - MSA Training Packages – Flexibility and Sustainability Update Status
09 Mar 2010 - Book now: MSA Annual Conference 2010
09 Mar 2010 - Recreational vehicles
01 Mar 2010 - MSA Environmental Scan 2010 final report
18 Feb 2010 - Winner of MSA Innovation Program 2009 Study Award
16 Feb 2010 - MSA Environmental Scan 2010 – last chance for feedback
10 Feb 2010 - Free RPL Recognition Kit
10 Feb 2010 - Recreational Vehicles project report
10 Feb 2010 - New MSL09 Laboratory Operations Training Package available on NTIS
10 Feb 2010 - Research and data downloads
27 Jan 2010 - Auto products now available
27 Jan 2010 - Training Package update
27 Jan 2010 - AUR05 Redevelopment Project 2010
27 Jan 2010 - EBPPP applications: round 1 closed
11 Jan 2010 - New Training Package status report
11 Jan 2010 - MSA Environmental Scan survey is now closed
14 Dec 2009 - More flexibility for Training Packages
24 Nov 2009 - Qualifications go green in 2010
24 Nov 2009 - Apprenticeship bonuses boosted
17 Nov 2009 - Funding available to SMEs for training in sustainability skills
24 Aug 2009 - Management skills gaps
10 Jul 2009 - Aeroskills (MEA07v2) – Recent errors fixed
17 Jun 2009 - Sustainability: joint ISC report
21 May 2009 - If using IE 8, use the ‘Compatibility View’.
17 Apr 2009 - MSA Showcase
07 Apr 2009 - NEW e-learning Toolboxes for manufacturing and aeroskills!
03 Apr 2009 - New lean manufacturing training resources
18 Mar 2009 - MSA to cover automotive industry
06 Mar 2009 - New course in Manufacturing Studies
10 Feb 2009 - VET training products for the 21st century: have your say!
30 Jan 2009 - Skilling for the Future Congress 2009
16 Dec 2008 - Major new aviation initiative
08 Dec 2008 - Competitive manufacturing standards: NZ vs Aus
21 Nov 2008 - Ministerial Council Communique
19 Nov 2008 - Strong response to Trade Training Centres in Schools program
19 Nov 2008 - Qantas engineering workers to be trained under new Government / industry partnership
30 Sep 2008 - Indigenous training in the marine industry
28 Aug 2008 - Update on training for CASA B3 licence system
28 Aug 2008 - Productivity Places Program progress
28 Aug 2008 - TAFE NSW Aviation programs take off
19 Aug 2008 - MSA launches online shop
01 Aug 2008 - TCF industry review out this month
22 Jul 2008 - Suggestion to reduce TCF import tariffs
08 Jul 2008 - MSA works to improve training outcomes in NSW
08 Jul 2008 - Trades in Demand
11 Jun 2008 - 2020 Summit: ambitions for training
09 May 2008 - Government outlines priorities in vocational education
09 May 2008 - ISC response to Skilling Australia for the Future Discussion Paper
09 May 2008 - Alternative ways to implement qualifications
29 Apr 2008 - Facing up to Australia's skills challenge
29 Apr 2008 - New Government website
24 Apr 2008 - How WELL off are we?
10 Apr 2008 - Minister Gillard's speech on international education
04 Apr 2008 - Additional 450,000 training places and sector reform promised by Government
17 Mar 2008 - WELL now
14 Mar 2008 - Review of the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry
13 Dec 2007 - New responsibilities for Industry Skills Councils (ISCs)
28 Nov 2007 - New learning and assessment resources
27 Nov 2007 - New learning and assessment resources
01 Nov 2007 - New case studies
03 Jul 2007 - Trade Diplomas and the MSA view
28 Nov 2006 - New lease of life for MSA
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1/02/2012 Media Release - Australian industry capable of meeting most of the supply needs of the Australian Defence Force
30/01/2012 Trakka recognised for training and design
30/01/2012 VET E standards updated for 2012
30/01/2012 National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults
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