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Australian TCF connections
IFC provides funding for skills development for the textiles and fibre industry. Its training services are specifically focused to cater to the changing needs of industry.
MANUFACTURING SKILLS AUSTRALIA
MSA is the national Industry Skills Council recognised by the Australian Government and the manufacturing and automotive industries to ensure that the skills needs of enterprises are being met.
An online careers search tool, myfuture is a joint initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments, providing occupation profiles, course finders, job seeking tips, articles, videos and more.
- Link to Textile, Leather, Clothing and Footwear Manufacturing information (also links to related occupations including Fashion Designer, Clothing Patternmaker and Fashion Coordinator)
- Link to search for available courses and programs, by region, study field, entry requirements, education level etc
Job Guide site run by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations with hundreds of occupational profiles and their education and training pathways. Key elements of the IFC's training mandate are to provide effective training programs, sustainable business growth, better-skilled staff and sharing industry intelligence.
The vocational training arm of the Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia Ltd, TFIA Business Services can help deliver training to new employees and assist companies to access funds and incentives for employing and training new staff.