The long-term success of businesses and the industry relies on its access to appropriately skilled workers. The window furnishings and shade sails sector manufacture, install and maintain products that are often made-to-measure or customised to meet client specifications. The diversity of products within the sector, with respect to the range of fabrics, fittings and fixtures has contributed to a high level…
This project is taking place to develop and pilot a safety induction program for the meat processing industry. It follows a proposal from the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG) in 2023. Thorough planning and consultation has taken place with key stakeholders and a vendor has been selected to develop the simulated learner component of the program….
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project, industry now has access to updated versions of the training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection. The revised training materials are published on MINTRAC’s website and available to download for free in Microsoft Word format for ease of use. The materials…
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project to revise some of the qualifications, skill sets and units that support essential skills required for entrants into the meat processing industry. Two rounds of Broad Consultation have been held on the documents to collect stakeholder feedback on how to best capture these crucial skills. The…
AgriFutures identified enhancing biosecurity as one of the key priorities of the poultry industry in its 2022-2027 Chicken Meat Program Research Development and Extension Plan. To support this goal, Skills Insight and MINTRAC are undertaking this project to deliver free workshops for chicken meat and egg producers around the country and online. Workshops will focus on the…
In a significant step for South Australia’s landscaping sector, the Government of South Australia has officially declared Landscape Construction Tradesperson as a recognised trade. The AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction will be delivered under an apprenticeship model. This recognition comes after months of collaboration between the Master Landscapers of SA (MLSA), the South Australian Skills Commission, ARO College, and the Department of State Development,…
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has granted an extension period for products in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. The transition period for training, assessment and certification issuance for the training products is extended until 31 January 2026 for continuing students only. It impacts the following training qualifications:
👏🏻Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and expertise throughout the Shearing and Wool Classing, and the Livestock Operations projects. Through extensive stakeholder consultation, the qualifications, skill sets and units of competency have been reviewed to consider all feedback, so they align with the evolving skills needs of job roles and current technology and…
Research has been undertaken to understand how the AHC21216 Certificate III in Rural Operations is used to prepare workers for various industries and whether it reflects the necessary skills. You are invited to provide feedback on the Research Summary and Product Development Proposal which outlines findings to date and recommendations for next steps. To provide feedback, visit the project page.
To help support the growth of community-based aquaculture enterprises, Skills Insight is working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop training tools that are culturally appropriate and tailored to the needs of First Nations communities. Led by the Aboriginal Sea Company through community consultations, the Project Working Group is focused on creating training tools…
Consultation is continuing with stakeholders to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the textiles, clothing and footwear workforce and to assess if the national qualifications meet industry needs. Your real-world insights can help inform the final report to the Australian Government providing an accurate reflection of the current needs of your industry. You can be involved by completing the stakeholder survey which is…
As part of its 2024 Roadshow event around the country, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has recently published Better Together: The Jobs and Skills Report 2024. The report provides advice to government about Australia’s current, emerging and future skills and training needs and priorities. JSA also recently published its 2024–25 Work Plan, whichsets out the key outcomes and…
Earlier this year, we shared that Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) was collecting feedback on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), a list that outlines the skills needs of Australia and informs the national migration strategy. This week, the Government revealed the new CSOL, comprised of more than 450 occupations, including in the construction, agriculture, cyber security, health,…
Congratulations to all the finalists of The Australian Training Awards! Among the finalists across a variety of categories are learners, trainers and employers within the industries supported by Skills Insight: 🌳Harry RobertsApprentice of the Year Award finalist, QLDCertificate III in Arboriculture 🚜Almira DallTrainee of the Year Award finalist, WACertificate IV in Agriculture 🥩Matthew TyquinApprentice of the…
