The following projects are also underway to improve skills standards across the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management (AHC) industries. Revised qualification and skills standards are currently being developed with subject matter experts to reflect current job roles and skills needs.
Draft documents will be available for broad industry feedback in December 2020 and early 2021. Your feedback will allow them to reflect real work practices.
An alert will be sent out through this newsletter once the they are available for comment. You are welcome to forward this information on to your colleagues in the sector.
Crops, Pastures and Seed Project
Farmers and seed producers are drawing on the latest technology and science to keep up with increasing global demand for food and fibre, and to combat challenges brought about by changing environmental conditions.
As part of this project, the skills standards for broadacre cropping, pastures and seed will be reviewed and updated to reflect the skills needed to work with the latest equipment and processes.
Drafts will be available for comment January 2020.
For more information, visit the project page.
Dairy and Milk Harvesting Project
The future of Australian dairy farming is interesting, with developments in robotic technology and automated milking systems. At the same time, traditional methods are still valued and used in a range of settings.
Industry will be consulted in this review and update of skills standards in dairy harvesting operations, so that they reflect the vast array of technologies used and broader range of skills needed.
Drafts will be available for comment January 2020.
For more information, visit the project page.
Skills for Land Rehabilitation Project (Mined Land)
While the skills for the conservation and management of Australia’s many unique ecosystems are generally applicable to a range of geographically diverse natural locations, specialist knowledge is needed when restoring land that has been used for mining.
Industry will be consulted throughout this project to define the hands-on skills needed to restore mined land to a safe, stable environment.
With more than 50,000 mines that are no longer used across Australia, it is essential that these skills are supported and accessible.
Drafts will be available for comment later in December 2020.
For more information, visit the project page.
