Reducing the complexity of the training system and improving accessibility of training to better meet the needs of employers’ and learners’ is a key priority for Skills Ministers in 2021. To help achieve this, the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) are requiring that all units, skill sets and qualifications with fewer than 42 enrolments in each of the last three years are reviewed for industry relevance. Several of the units/qualifications being reviewed as part of the below projects have been identified … Read More

The Government is committed to improving Australia’s skills systems and the vocational education and training (VET) sector. They are collecting feedback on a range of issues. They are asking questions as part of a Discussion Paper about the role of industry in the VET system and how engagement could be improved to drive collaboration and better qualification outcomes. In our submission to this discussion paper, we have summarised the feedback we have heard from industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) on these challenges … Read More

Draft qualifications are now available for feedback from the racing industry. The Certificate II in Racing Industry has been updated to also include the unique skills required in greyhound racing. It is being revised to broaden career pathways and reflect skills required across all codes (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound). It includes skills for understanding animal behaviour and welfare and how to work with racing horses and greyhounds, as well as the skills to work in a manner that is healthy and … Read More

Thank you to those who provided feedback and validation on the additional updates to the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing. The qualifications will soon be available. They have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for endorsement, after which they will be forwarded to the State and Territory Ministers. They have undergone an edit and equity and independent quality assurance process, including consideration by the Meat IRC and State/Territory Training Authorities (STAs/TTAs). Visit the project webpage

Two new projects are now underway to review and update national skills standards for the meat processing industry. If you have experience in meat rendering processes and techniques and/or working with meat slicing equipment, your input is invited on these projects. The skills standards for job roles in these sectors are being revised to reflect new technology, equipment, techniques and terminology. Meat Slicing Project A competent and reliable butcher has superb knife skills and will operate meat slicing equipment with a high … Read More

Draft qualifications, skill sets and units to support the careers of those involved in the care of horses have been developed and are now available for feedback. Those involved in the horse care industry as workers, employees or trainers are invited to have their say on the draft skills standards. There is also the opportunity to register for a consultation webinar to discuss the drafts with the project team. The qualifications and skills standards have been updated to incorporate the … Read More

Training Services NSW is pleased to welcome the new Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative which aims to support Aboriginal owned businesses by building capacity through greater connectivity to NSW Government Procurement; support business start-up; encourage business expansion; and provide access to training and job creation. More details Training Services NSW is also pleased to announce Barranggirra: Training Services NSW Aboriginal Skilling for Employment Grant. Barranggirra will provide end to end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally appropriate mentoring … Read More

Skills Impact is now responsible for putting in place arrangements in NSW to support industry-led advice to the NSW government on training and skills related matters, including the NSW Smart and Skilled program. This industry advice will support the VET system for the following industries in NSW: Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Animal Care and Management Australian Meat Processing (Supported by MINTRAC) Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Racing and Breeding Seafood Skills Impact works with these industries at national level, as … Read More

In his recent speech to the National Press Club Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared that “working through the National Cabinet in 2021 this will be a year of generational change in our skills and vocational education sector”. During the Q&A, he also spoke about workforce challenges and skills, saying skills shortages are going to be “one of the biggest, if not the biggest single economic challenge we have in this country”. The Government is committed to improving Australia’s skills systems … Read More

There is an important opportunity to have input on the future vocational education and training (VET) system for industry training. The Australian Government is looking at how industry is involved in the VET system. They are seeking your views on industry engagement in VET and how this could be improved. They are collecting feedback through a dedicated website for VET Reform, using surveys and discussion papers. Skills Impact has responded to the surveys about Industry Engagement and Qualifications Reform. The … Read More

Broadacre farmers and seed producers are drawing on the latest technology and science to respond to increasing global demand for food and fibre, and to produce crops that are drought resistant, higher yielding, and more nutritious. Seed processors and testers are also playing a key role in protecting Australia’s biosecurity, supplying farmers with seed that is free from disease, organisms and pests. The qualifications and skills standards for broadacre cropping, pastures and seed have been reviewed in consultation with industry … Read More

Thank you to everyone who helped validate the draft qualifications and skills standards developed for a range of job roles across the food and beverage industry. Your feedback will inform final updates to the drafts before they progress to the ‘finalisation’ stage of the project. After they have undergone a final checking process, the documents will be submitted for endorsement by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and State/Territory Ministers. Once endorsed, the updated skills standards will be published on training.gov.au. For more information visit the project pages linked below.