❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about a phone training program, including Nokia scholarships, funding for Challenger TAFE, job creation, and timelines. The Minister's response provides some details but lacks specifics on job creation and scholarship allocation.
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PHONE TRAINING PROGRAM
The minister’s press release of 7 December 2001 under the heading “Minister encourages new phone training program” stated that hundreds of new jobs could be created in Western Australia. (1) How many of the 10 Nokia technical scholarships will be given to Western Australia? (2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
The minister’s press release of 7 December 2001 under the heading “Minister encourages new phone training program” stated that hundreds of new jobs could be created in Western Australia. (1) How many of the 10 Nokia technical scholarships will be given to Western Australia? (2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(1) How many of the 10 Nokia technical scholarships will be given to Western Australia? (2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(1) How many of the 10 Nokia technical scholarships will be given to Western Australia? (2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(2) How much money was given as a grant to Challenger TAFE from the science and technology innovation fund? (3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(3) Is the grant a one-off payment or is further state funding likely to occur in the next few years? (4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(4) How is the grant to be spent by Challenger TAFE? (5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(5) Which other States will WA be competing with for these hundreds of new jobs? (6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(6) What is the time frame for these potential jobs to become a reality? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
The minister thanks Hon Alan Cadby for the notice given of this question and advises - (1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(1) Discussions are occurring with Nokia regarding distribution of the available technical scholarships. (2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(2) As one of seven successful submissions, the joint training sector and industry project between Challenger TAFE and Ultrak (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd, was awarded a science and technology fund grant of $192 600 in 2000-01. (3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(3) The grant was provided under the science and technology innovation strategy. The strategy was launched by the Department of Training in conjunction with the State Training Board in 1999 to increase the capacity of the vocational education and training sector and to promote it as a provider of cutting-edge skills in science and technology related fields. The department has granted $1 million worth of funding to joint training provider and industry projects in both 1999-2000 and 2000-01. Calls for submissions for the 2001-02 round of funding - a further $1 million - is currently under way; however, it is understood that Challenger TAFE does not intend to submit a further expression of interest in the project. (4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(4) Challenger TAFE used the funds to purchase an ersascope costing $117 000, which is essential equipment for micro ball grid array technology and for staff to research and develop the necessary technical skills and the related training programs. (5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(5) It is difficult to forecast the impact on other States. However, we believe that forging partnerships with industry will create a significant number of jobs in this State. (6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
(6) It is difficult to predict time lines for the creation of new jobs associated with the training program. The Government is hopeful, however, that the initiative will play a role in attracting other players in the telecommunications industry and associated industries to Western Australia.
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