The Australian Government is making $30 million available over the next three years, so that 7500 mature age workers with trade relevant skills but no formal qualifications will have the opportunity to have their skills assessed and formally recognised. More Help for Mature Age Workers is aimed at workers aged 50 years and over and provides a focus on skilling up mature age workers to address both productivity and skills shortages.
DEEWR invites applications from employers in industries where there are a high proportion of trade occupations under the new More Help for Mature Age Workers initiative. Occupations generally classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) as Technicians and Trade Workers; Machinery Operators and Drivers and Labourers are being targeted. Priority industries targeted include the Construction, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services.
Staff within many State agencies and Local Government would be eligible for this funding.
Application Forms and Guideline are available from DWEER.
Further information about More Help for Mature Age Workers and related programs vist DWEER, email experience@deewr.gov.au, or call 13 17 64.