The Benefits of Career Education

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Last month our roving reporter published an article where Chat GPT was pitted against a human writer. Following up on reader feedback here are some five telltale signs, that the content may have been AI-generated. This is not an exhaustive list, and this article is written in an Australian context.

1. Check the spelling and grammar. Chat GPT is trained to write in almost flawless US English. So look closely has it spelt organisation or organization? Colour or color? Also, check for the use of the Oxford comma. It is less prevalent in US English than in Australian or even UK English.

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We'd asked them both, blindly to write the same paragraph. Can you spot which is which?

In the dynamic realm of blog writing, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has proven to be a game-changer, providing many advantages while seamlessly emulating human craftsmanship. Leveraging AI in blog creation optimises efficiency and productivity, empowering writers to generate engaging and insightful content at an unprecedented pace. AI algorithms meticulously analyse vast amounts of data, enabling writers to effortlessly access a wealth of information and enhance the depth and breadth of their articles. Moreover, AI-powered language models adeptly capture the nuances of human expression, seamlessly emulating a skilled human writer's authentic tone and style. This remarkable technology significantly streamlines the writing process, allowing bloggers to devote more time to other creative pursuits and foster a stronger connection with their readership. Ultimately, AI empowers writers to maintain the illusion of human authorship while reaping the invaluable benefits of enhanced efficiency, expanded knowledge, and elevated engagement with their audience.

Following the recent Jobs and Skills summit, a newfound emphasis is being placed on the need for qualified workers in the aged care industry.  The Aged care industry was one of the hardest hit sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic due to it being an industry that has been largely propped up by migrant workers who could not enter Australia due to border restrictions. 

Over the weekend major overhauls to the Vocational Education sector were announced that aim to make the vocational sector in Australia easier to navigate, and more efficient. This will largely be done through the removal of significant duplicate units and courses, something which has plagued vocational education for some time.

There are currently 5,000 vocational education and training or VET units which have more than 70% overlap with at least one other unit. By combining many of these courses and units the simplified vocational education system would become easier to understand for students while also reducing the work required for vocational educators.

 

More than 800 extra nurses and aged care professionals are needed across WA to ensure that all aged care homes have around-the-clock access. This labour shortage has resorted to many aged care facilities looking abroad as the federal government adjusts its migration rules to allow for more foreign aged care workers to enter Australia. The Aged care workforce industry council has already begun to seek agreements with foreign aged care organisations in the Philippines and India which would bring their workers into Australia to address our skill shortages. Many believe this would cause Australians to lose out on potential employment within the Aged Care industry. 

 

The aged care staffing shortage originated during the COVID-19 Pandemic with 65,000 workers leaving the sector per year. This was then further exasperated by new requirements that state a registered nurse will be needed in each aged care facility 24/7 by next July along with 200 care minutes per resident by October 2023. Nationally the annual skill shortage is set to reach 35,000 workers with 8000 needed just to meet the basic staffing requirements needed to keep facilities open. 

While the new requirements largely focus on registered nurse staffing the additional hours required from other staff is also a large requirement for Aged Care facilities to meet. Currently, one of the ways the WA staff government are looking to address these requirements is through heavily funding the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and the creation of the free Work in Community Care Skill Set. Both of these courses give learners the skills required to start their careers in the aged care industry. 

Currently Skills Strategies International is running their aged care qualifications out of their Mandurah Training Facility located on Mandurah Terrace. These courses start around every three months with the next course beginning in October. Since we know different people learn in different ways learners can either complete their course face to face at the Mandurah training centre or through on-the-job learning at one of our partnered aged care facilities. 

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At different times in our journeys as professionals, we all experience the feeling that we need to update our skills and make a career change. However, this can become difficult for older Australians as they feel they are 'in too deep'.

The Skills Checkpoint Program is a program run by the department of education that helps older Australians to access career support and guidance as they re-assess what they wish to do for the rest of their time as professionals. This guidance can either be to help with further skills training, support to grow within your current role or guidance on how to transfer to a completely new career.