TasTAFE Employer update16 December 2020>>Latest COVID-19 updates available from: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/coronavirus

This month: Christmas period shut down Making course reservations in 2021 Funding programs for employers and industry Contact the TasTAFE Apprenticeship team

2020 has been a year like no other. It has been a challenging time for many individuals, businesses and industries – but this year has also seen massive shifts in digital innovation and the use of technology, an increased awareness of looking out for others who might be doing it tough, and a general pulling together to get things done.We’re very proud of all our students and apprentices who adapted to the online learning environment and have achieved their qualification under such unprecedented circumstances.We’d like to thank you for business and support during COVID-19, and look forward to seeing your employees back here again in 2021 gaining the skills and knowledge they need to contribute productively to your business, and the Tasmanian economy.All of us here at TasTAFE wish you and your employees a COVID-safe and well-earned summer break.

Christmas period shut down TasTAFE staff will be returning to work from Monday, 4 January 2021, however, TasTAFE campuses will be closed to the public from 12.30pm on Thursday, 24 December 2020 until 8.30am Monday, 11 January 2021.

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Our Information Service Centre will be available from 8.30am – 5.00pm from Monday, 4 January 2021 by calling 1300 655 307, or you can contact our Apprenticeship Team (details below).

Reserving a place for your employeesWe know that well-trained staff can play a big role in increasing your business’s productivity and profitable outcomes, which is why we’ve made it easier for you to reserve places on a TasTAFE course to ensure your employee/s get the training your business needs.To reserve a place on a TasTAFE course in 2021:

simply contact us on 1300 655 307, or the delivery team through your usual channels.

let us know which course you’d like your employees to undertake and the number of places you need reserved, as well as your purchase order/reference number.

We’ll then send you a confirmation email that contains your reservation code and a link to the course application page. Please share both the reservation code and link with your employee/s so that they can apply for the course online.Find out more from: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/employers/developing-your-staff.

Funding programs for employers and industryThere are a number of Tasmanian Government, Australian Government and industry programs targeted directly at employers and industry to support training and workforce development.There are also programs available to support businesses employing apprentices and trainees – these range from incentives paid by the Australian Government through Apprenticeship Network Providers and State Government grants paid to employers employing new workers in targeted industries.Find out more from the Skills Tasmania website: www.skills.tas.gov.au/employers/training/funding_programs_for_employers_and_industry.

Contact the TasTAFE Apprenticeship TeamTasTAFE is committed to providing apprentice training that will support Tasmania’s economy in the COVID-19 recovery phase and to meeting your business needs. Primarily working in the high-demand areas of Electrotechnology, Automotive, Plumbing, Bakery, Construction and Allied Trades, our dedicated Apprenticeship Team is available to work with you to provide advice and support with any issues you may have – or put you in touch with the right people!

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In 2021, our Apprenticeship Team will continue to: undertake sign-ups and work with you to ensure a smooth process

and point of contact minimise the time between signing a contract of training and your

employee commencing training provide a single point of contact for employers to solve problems

and issues relating to apprenticeship training.If you need assistance over the Christmas break, please contact Sandra Laird, Employer Liaison – Apprentices on 0407 047 291, or email the Apprenticeship Team directly via apprenticeshipinfo@tastafe.tas.edu.au.