In September 2021 the State Government announced that native forest logging will come to an end in 2024 in Western Australia, ensuring we protect our forests in our South West region for future generations.
A specialised Native Forest Transition Support Service to assist and support local people will soon be available through a new centre in the local area.
People of all ages are welcome, and all services are free.
The service will offer free support, information and advice about options for training to gain new skills; help and guidance for career planning; assistance with finding employment including updating your CV/resume and writing job applications; and referral to other available support services if required.
It is available primarily available in the local area, with outreach options available.
To access these services, please contact us via phone or email, or use our online enquiry form.
Our services
We can work with you to identify what kind of work and/or career you would like to pursue, and help you choose the best options for training if you need to skill up. Some of the services we offer include:
- exploring jobs and occupations, and industries, to identify the kind of work you are best suited for and/or would most like to pursue; and
- developing a career plan with achievable goals to keep you on track.
If you need to refresh your CV or resume, or develop a new one, we can help with that too!
Because we work closely with local employers and businesses, we know where the job opportunities are and can look at where your skills and experience could be a match with what employers are looking for.
We can also help you with looking for jobs; writing job applications; and even preparing for job interviews to make sure you're feeling confident and can go out there and get that job!
As part of our services, South Regional TAFE is offering specialist support to assist with any training needs you may have. This can be arranged directly with us, and includes:
- doing an assessment of your current skills and experience, and what occupations they could be transferrable to;
- recognition of prior learning to identify and be accredited for your existing knowledge and skills;
- a skills gap analysis to identify where you could do some training to build on your skills and knowledge; and
- developing a skills development plan to support you in building your skills and knowledge.
> Further information about this support from South Regional TAFE is available here
If you're a local business or employer looking for new workers, we can help! Because we're working closely with local jobseekers, we may be able to identify people with the skills and knowledge you're looking for.
We have a free online jobs board and would be happy to talk to you about adding your employment opportunities there to reach a wide audience.
We can also assist with support for your business, including information about how apprenticeships and traineeships can build your workforce; and advice about financial support and incentives you may be able to access.
As part of our services, South Regional TAFE is offering specialist support to assist with any training needs you may have. This can be arranged directly with us, and includes:
- developing a training needs plan for your business;
- a skills gap analysis to identify opportunities to upskill your workers; and
- doing an assessment of new workers' current skills and experience to identify any skills gaps and training solutions.
> Further information about this support from South Regional TAFE is available here
Native Forest Transition Programs
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is managing a range of Native Forest Transition Programs, which are funded through the WA State Government's $80 million Just Transition Plan announced in September 2021. These programs will provide support to native forestry workers and businesses; drive further diversification of local economies; and assist in identifying and securing sustainable job opportunities.
The plan is being developed in conjunction with local industry, workforce, and the South West community; and will include programs to support workers and local businesses.
The Native Forest Transition Support Service will play a key role in the plan, by supporting local workers into a future pathway — whether it be to retrain with new skills, or to gain new employment.
Need some new skills? How about free training?
If you would like to skill up to follow a new career pathway we have some great options for you, including free short course skill sets to get you job ready; and full qualifications with course fees reduced by up to 72 per cent!
FREE Job Ready skill sets
These courses are 100% fee-free for eligible people including those aged 15—24, concession holders, and jobseekers — some are 100% free for everyone! The skill sets are short courses available for a range of industry areas; comprised of nationally recognised units of competency that have been selected to get you set you up to be job ready with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
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Looking for tips to help your job search?
We encourage you to visit the centre and talk to our career experts — we can help with your job search, work with you to develop a winning CV/resume and write job applications, and even help you prepare for job interviews. And if you're unsure about what kind of job you want, or what would suit your skills and knowledge, we can help with that too!
There's also a range of useful information and resources available on this website to assist you with your job search and career decisions. You can explore the Get that job section of the website, or follow the links to the right to view a selection of what's available.
- Browse our occupation profiles to explore jobs and industries
- Applying for a job — Top tips
- Nailing that job interview
- Support for Aboriginal jobseekers
- Career planning
- Resources and templates to help with your job search and career planning
- Visit our free jobs board to see current job opportunities
- Information about apprenticeships and traineeships
- Browse our course list to find free and low-fee training
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