The Certificate II in Rural Operations provides foundational skills required for roles across various industries in rural and regional Australia. This makes it a good example of what the Qualification Reform Design Group describe as a ‘purpose 3’ qualification in their advice to Skills Ministers as part of Qualification Reform.
Skills Insight has therefore been approved to undertake a Qualification Reform demonstration project using the Certificate II in Rural Operations to test the purpose-led approach. This work will help the Design Group to refine its plans for a new qualification framework.
However, the current Rural Operations Project will need to be paused while we perform this work or until the new qualification framework is available for use. This will reduce disruptions and make the most efficient use of stakeholder time and energy.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project to date. Your input is appreciated and will be used to inform the demonstration project.
Skills Insight will work with the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) to advise when this project can resume.
For more information, visit the project page