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…
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on qualifications for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers. You input will help them align with the evolving skill needs of these job roles. Consultation during this time indicated that two units that were originally proposed for deletion have current or potential value in a school setting and specialised programs…
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the draft Certificate III in Feedlot Operations and units of competency that support the skills to work in the livestock industry. It is important that the skills standards for working with and alongside livestock are kept up to date to support future learners. Feedback received between 3…
Thank you to everyone who participated in round table consultations as part of this project. At these workshops we discussed existing programs in the racing and breeding industry that are creating connections between learners, registered training organisations (RTOs) and employers. We appreciate your insight into what barriers there might be to establishing similar programs in…
While training packages outline the required knowledge and performance criteria for job roles within an industry, there are different ways registered training organisations (RTOs) approach training packages to design curriculum or training programs. In collaboration with Griffith University, Skills Insight is undertaking this research project to explore innovative curriculum design and implementation practices, including how RTOs add…
Delivering and accessing formal VET training can be a challenge in many industry areas or regions. Registered training organisations (RTOs) need to consider the costs and risks of delivering each qualification they offer. Similarly, learners and employers experience barriers to engaging in formal training. Consultation is taking place throughout this project to understand the factors complicating demand, delivery and uptake…
Thank you to all stakeholders who have provided insights into current wood machining qualifications and the training needs of the industry. Stakeholder feedback, along with other research, has been used to create a report. It includes information about the job role and currently available qualifications, a summary of feedback collected, and suggestions for potential solutions. As a…
At their first meeting, the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG) proposed that investigations take place into a national safety induction program for agriculture and related industries. The meat industry has been chosen to develop and pilot such a program, with consultation currently underway to explore potential models. You have the opportunity to participate in a consultation…
Entrants to Australia’s meat processing industry require essential skills to prepare quality meat products hygienically and safely. Currently there are three Certificate II level meat processing qualifications that support accredited training pathways for new entrants. These qualifications have been reviewed and revised through consultation with the project Technical Committee and subject matter experts to determine how…
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the placement of recently updated units within qualifications and skill sets across the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management training package. Trainers, learners and the broader industry will soon have access to updated qualifications and skill sets that contain units reflective of the latest technology, systems and…
Consultation is underway to revise the Certificate III in Feedlot Operations and 70 units of competency that support the skills to work in the livestock industry. With a workforce of over 123,000 people, it is important that the skills standards for working with and alongside livestock are kept up to date, so they reflect the latest…
The qualifications for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers are undergoing a comprehensive review so that they align with the evolving skill needs of these job roles. A project Technical Committee and subject matter experts have been consulted to determine the content of the draft documents. The draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now available…
The training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection are currently being reviewed to incorporate the provisions of the new Australian Standard A4696 Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption and the revised version of the AMIC Industry Animal Welfare Standard. The training support materials…
This project is exploring potential models for developing a safety induction program to be piloted in the meat processing industry. To help guide the project, a steering committee has been established, made up of industry experts, training providers and the union. The project team are undertaking desktop research into how safety induction is currently managed in the meat industry….
