Help shape the revised qualification, skill set and units by providing feedback. A review of the Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens, and Grilles, and relevant units of competency, is underway to improve their flexibility and relevance to the skill needs of today’s workplaces. The draft qualification, skill set and units are now available for review and…
Jobs and Skills Australia has reported on labour market performance across Australia’s regions using data from the March 2025 Regional Labour Market Indicator. The data shows improved outcomes in many areas, particularly in parts of Western Australia and regional Victoria, and also highlights ongoing disparities between stronger and poorer performing regions. Findings show 91 per…
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is in the process of establishing a maintenance strategy for the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) to facilitate publication of regular, timely updates. Public consultation was undertaken from 11 March to 4 April 2025 to inform how often the OSCA will be updated and how submissions are prioritised….
The Skills Insight team are preparing for the transition of VET qualification design with the new Training Package Organising Framework coming into effect on 1 July 2025. As we work towards this date, the new requirements are being considered as part of all future training package work to streamline the transition process. We have also…
Thank you to all stakeholders who have participated in conversations about how to better support VET Workforce attraction and retention in regional, rural and remote Australia. Insights from early conversations with registered training organisations (RTOs) have been synthesised in an interim report; presenting the challenges and current approaches to recruiting and retaining VET educators in…
Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) are proud to support the Developing Northern Australia Conference, which brings together key Northern Australian decision-makers to support the strategic delivery of the Developing Northern Australia Plan. A group of JSCs will host a workshop and interactive booth to gather insights about workforce challenges to support local industries to shape…
NAIDOC Week is celebrated across Australia in the first week of July each year, recognising and honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures…
We’re looking forward to sharing Skills Insight’s latest Workforce Plan with you soon, following its submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) at the end of May. The Workforce Plan 2025-2026 provides insights into workforce development challenges and opportunities across the industries we support. It includes industry sector scans, analysis of workforce…
The poultry industry has called for more support for on-farm biosecurity skills. In response, Skills Insight and MINTRAC are undertaking this project to deliver free workshops for chicken meat and egg producers around the country and online. A pilot training workshop has been held in Brisbane and feedback collected to refine the program. We are now…
You are encouraged to contribute your insights on how to enhance the visibility of agricultural careers, supporting the industry’s efforts in recruitment, retention, and workforce attraction. Your contributions will also play a key role in identifying a potential agricultural trade qualification pathway. Stakeholder insights have been used to inform an Ag Qualification Career Mapping…
Register for a consultation workshop A review of the Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens, and Grilles, and relevant units of competency, is underway to improve their flexibility and relevance to skill needs in today’s workplaces. The sector’s diverse range of fabrics, fittings and fixtures has contributed to a high level of complexity within manufacturing and…
Skills Insight and ForestWorks are continuing efforts to support skills development in manual tree felling. This project builds on the 2023-24 Tree Felling Project which revised and updated three units for manual tree felling. This project aims to address the challenge RTOs face in accessing suitable trees for training and assessment of tree felling units. The project team…
Skills Insight and ForestWorks are continuing efforts to support skills development in manual tree felling. This project builds on the 2023-24 Tree Felling Project which revised and updated three units for manual tree felling. It is essential that learners are equipped with appropriate safety skills before they participate in the practical aspects of training in manual tree felling. This…
Initial desktop research followed by extensive stakeholder consultation has been used to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the textiles, clothing and footwear workforce and to assess if the national qualifications meet industry needs. Thank you to everyone who participated in this project. Stakeholder consultations including face-to-face and online meetings, online forums and surveys, along with…
