Vocational Education and Training

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:

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…

The new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) is launching on Friday 6 December 2024. OSCA replaces the joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) established in 2006. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand announced that they would maintain comparability as each country introduced their own tailored occupational statistical…

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) will be visiting each capital city in November and December to share key products and discuss their future direction with industry stakeholders. Each roadshow event will include panel discussions and Q&A sessions on localised areas of interest from the Jobs and Skills Report. Hear directly from national and local experts from a…

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL). Formally known as the Skills Priority List, OSL is a tool to explore the state of the current Australian labour market, providing a point-in-time assessment of the shortage status of occupations in the Australian labour market. JSA has provided a breakdown of the…

On Friday 6 December 2024, a new Australian occupation classification will be introduced called the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). The new classification is replacing the joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) established in 2006 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand. The two groups noted that…

The fourth round of consultation on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is currently open. Managed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the ANZSCO describes and categorises occupations within Australia and New Zealand, providing a framework for data that informs decision making at all levels of government in Australia. The…

Industry Skills Australia is currently undertaking a project to review the Maritime Training Package so that it aligns with a new maritime regulation known as Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National Law). As a result of this project, several maritime units that are used in aquaculture, fishing, and conservation and ecosystem management qualifications…

Professor Barney Glover AO has been appointed the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Professor Glover’s career includes significant dual-sector expertise and experience at the most senior levels of university management and business leadership, including his current position as the current Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University.  As JSA Commissioner, Professor Glover will…