Project Updates

Connecting RTOs & Employers Consultation Report  Contributions from stakeholders have been outlined in a report exploring the factors impacting partnerships between RTOs and employers in the racing and breeding industry. The findings of the report could have broader applications in enhancing workforce outcomes and supporting the commercial viability of training delivery across the racing and breeding industry…

Thank you to everyone who participated in consultations to explore the factors impacting partnerships between RTOs and employers in the racing and breeding industry. We appreciate your insights into the benefits and challenges associated with building connections between employers and RTOs.  Your contributions have been outlined in a report, which is now available to download on…

Consultation is underway to revise the three Certificate II level meat processing qualifications and the units within them, so they can best support the attraction and development of new learners.  The three qualifications are proposed to be merged to offer greater flexibility and the ability to choose from a range of electives, without being restricted to one specialist area….

Investigations are underway into a national safety induction program for agriculture and related industries, at the recommendation of the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG).    The meat industry has been chosen to develop and pilot such a program. Consultation has taken place with a steering committee to explore what a national safety induction program could look like. …

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…