FICA recently met with the Minister of Vocational Training Penny Simmonds. The Minister seemed to be very aware of the unique demands required in the forest industry for on-the-job training and the significant contribution contractors make to training and pastoral care of their employers.
In collaboration with the Pan Sector Group (NZ Forest and Wood Sector Forum), FICA made a submission to the Ministry of Education on the Options for the future of Work Based Learning. In addition, FICA also made a submission with the Forest Owners Association.
FICA is looking forward to the next round of consultation so we can continue to advocate on behalf of our members.
The submissions can be accessed below.
