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Industry Updateꜝ ITHEA Closure
Industry Updateꜝ ITHEA Closure
Continuity of Training for MSF30919 Apprentices and Trainees
Continuity of Training for MSF30919 Apprentices and Trainees
Frontline's independent training and workforce development specialists are working with shading and security screen businesses across Australia to ensure continuity of training following the closure of ITHEA (RTO 22037) on 6 January 2026. The closure has affected more than 200 apprentices and trainees enrolled in the MSF30919 Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles nationally.
Since 2017, Frontline has collaborated with industry partners to build and maintain a strong national training program with high participation and completion rates, particularly among culturally diverse learners, women and mature‑age workers. Supporting this progress remains a priority as interim arrangements are established.
Acting on behalf of industry, we are engaging with state training authorities, confirmed ongoing employer commitment, and secured the support of qualified trainers to minimise disruption.
Work is underway to support continuing of training while new training providers with the appropriate scope and expertise are identified and commissioned.
Work is underway to support continuing of training while new training providers with the appropriate scope and expertise are identified and commissioned.
We remain committed to ensuring apprentices and trainees can continue their training without disadvantage, and that all completed work and records are preserved and transferred appropriately. Further updates will be provided as government decisions and interim arrangements are finalised.
Frontline Futures 2025/2026
Frontline Futures 2025/2026
Safer Spaces for Women and Children
Safer Spaces for Women and Children
Contributing to safer, stronger, nurturing spaces for recovery.
Contributing to safer, stronger, nurturing spaces for recovery.
Safer spaces for Women and Children represents this year’s chosen initiative to support women and children’s refuge accommodation in Australia. Each year, Frontline Futures contributes to a different cause, and in 2025 the focus is on improving the safety and usability of refuges for those escaping domestic and family violence.
The program will provide free external shading, security doors, and window screens, installed by qualified tradespeople and supported by apprentices—particularly women over 25 from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. A pilot is planned for late 2025 to early 2026, with the aim of demonstrating how practical trade solutions can enhance comfort, security, and recovery in refuge environments.
For further details or to register interest:
Call 1300 FRONTLINE, or email
Frontline Futures Initiative Safer Spaces for Women and Children V1.0 (3).pdfStatus Report
Status Report
237
Total Graduates
43
Businesses Engaged
207
Current Students
Frontline Training Report to the WSAA Board of Directors
Frontline Training Report to the WSAA Board of Directors
Reporting Period: January – September 2025
Reporting Period: January – September 2025
Key achievements
Strong WSAA member engagement across a diverse range of programmes, from technical certifications to leadership development.
Ongoing delivery of our Lean Process Improvement Program, engaging leaders within manufacturing workplaces to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
Successful delivery of the nationally recognised Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles (MSF30919), the cornerstone of our professional development offering, with course materials designed by Frontline in collaboration with industry and delivered by our long-term Preferred RTO, ITHEA.
Introduction of MBTI Profiling for Leaders, providing critical insight into communication and team dynamics to enhance leadership capability across member organisations.
Expansion of our safety and well-being training delivery portfolio with new Preferred RTO APEX Learning and Development, addressing the growing need for contemporary psychosocial safety and occupational violence training within the industry.
In the media
In the media
Review Underway into Industry’s Key Qualification and Training Program
Review Underway into Industry’s Key Qualification and Training Program
Consultation is underway to review the Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens, and Grilles, and relevant units of competency to improve their flexibility and relevance to current job roles.
Steve Quirk, the Director of training facilitator The Frontline Group, says this initiative aims to ensure qualifications and skills align with modern workplace demands and support future industry growth in the Window Shade and Screens sectors.
To conduct this important work, The Frontline Group has been engaged by Forest Works to lead the industry consultation and develop the draft training product. Well known across the Window Screens and Shading industries, Frontline’s work involves seeking input from industry professionals to ensure the updated qualifications accurately reflect how work is performed today.
To stay informed about the project’s progress, check out the official project page for updates and register skillsinsight.com.au/project/window-furnishingsand-shade-sails/.
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For more
Follow the above link and complete the contact form to register your interest in Frontline's training courses and one of our experts will be in touch with further information.
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