We are seeking your feedback on projects that have been proposed for 2020 – 2021 and specific changes to the industry environment that have been identified in this year’s Annual Update to the IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work (Skills Forecast).
This year’s Annual Update includes information about employers’ use of training packages and qualifications, barriers to hiring apprentices and trainees, and reasons behind non-completion rates. It also looks at alternative training being delivered, some of which draws on the training package, but is not delivered by registered training organisations.
Proposed projects are summarised below. Feedback is being collected up until 29 April 2020.
The draft Annual Update will be submitted from the Racing and Breeding Industry Reference Committee to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) at the end of April, for their consideration.
Proposed Projects
2020-21
Project 1: Alterations to Packaging Rules and Application Statement in the Certificate II in Racing Industry
The Certificate II in Racing Industry includes a core unit, ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour, which is inappropriate for greyhound industry participants. Moving this unit to the list of elective unit options is the favoured approach, as the qualification is intended as an introduction to the racing industry, allowing for specialisation in distinct sectors or roles through elective units.
Project 2: Simplifying Certificate IV Qualifications for Riders and Drivers
This project proposes the creation of a new unit based on RGRPSH310 Prepare for Self-Management in Racing, with additional Elements and Performance Criteria. This new unit, titled RGRPSH4XX Prepare for Self Management as a Jockey or Driver, would replace three units that are in both in the Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) and Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Driver). The three units are RGRPSH310 and two from the BSB Business Services Training Package. Feedback from Racing Queensland is that learners are finding it difficult to complete the two BSB units because they include significant learning content that is not necessary for the context of the intended job roles.