A new project is underway to examine entry-level training pathways across the agriculture, forestry and fishery industries. The review will examine Certificate II qualifications within the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management Training Package considering their structures, areas of overlap, gaps and pathways. Findings will inform evidence-based recommendations for possible future training product decisions…
The Ag trade apprenticeship project has closed for broad consultation and is now approaching the consensus gathering stage. Feedback received through stakeholder engagement is currently being reviewed to refine the proposed qualification model. Stakeholders will be invited to join online workshops and provide feedback on the updated draft training products, which are expected to be…
This project will review existing training and assessment materials and develop new resources to support RTOs delivering Certificate II qualifications in the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package. Industry input is essential to this project, with draft resources being developed for broad industry review and feedback prior to finalisation.
The textiles, clothing and footwear skills mapping project has moved to finalisation and has delivered a suite of industry resources to help stakeholders better understand the skills, occupations and career pathways across the sector. Developed through consultation with industry stakeholders, the project has delivered two key outputs: a new Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Skills Mapping Guide…
Broad consultation is now open for the new entrants sewing machinists project. We are seeking feedback on a series of discussion papers and research reports examining workforce challenges and opportunities for Australia’s sewing machinist industry. Your input will be used to refine the proposed model, identify industry priorities and inform recommendations for future workforce development initiatives…
The free, online Meat Worker Safety Induction is now available. The visual, multilingual course introduces workers to general safety in a meat processing environment, designed to complement a workplace’s formal site induction. Join the webinar for guidance on accessing and using the induction.
Draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now available for feedback. The proposed updates are designed to better reflect contemporary industry practices and the skills expected of trade-qualified retail butchers and smallgoods makers. Join a workshop, view the consultation materials and provide feedback by 31 October 2026. Register for a workshop In-person Sydney,…
A new review is underway to investigate workforce demand, training barriers and pathway opportunities for textile mechanics across Australia’s textiles, clothing and footwear sector. The project will help build an evidence base to support sustainable training and career pathways for this specialist occupation, with consultation playing a key role throughout the review. For more information, visit the…
Broad consultation is now open for the Textile Flooring Manufacturing Pathway project, with draft training products available for feedback until 30 September 2026. Following industry input, the project scope has been refined to focus on a new Textile Flooring Manufacturing specialisation, two skill sets and four new units of competency designed to better support contemporary workforce and…
We’re seeking feedback from stakeholders across the agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care industries to help inform our submission to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Share your insights through our short survey by 9am, Monday 14 September 2026.
Draft training package products for retail butchery and smallgoods will be available for comment in late September. The drafts are being revised to incorporate findings out of the project’s Workforce Functional Analysis, which drew on national workforce and training data and extensive stakeholder consultation. Stakeholders can register now to take part in a consultation workshop…
Draft training package products capturing skills across livestock handling, slaughtering, boning and slicing, rendering, food services and packaging are now available for review and feedback. The documents have been revised and developed in consultation with the Technical Committee and in line with the Training Package Organising Framework 2025. The drafts include significant updates to Certificate III…
As part of the Skills Review to ensure racing and breeding qualifications reflect contemporary workforce needs, we’re seeking input from people who work in these industries. We’re inviting your insights on the job roles, skills and knowledge that qualifications should support. Your feedback will help identify the purpose of each qualification and inform how qualifications…
Highlighting the skills needed to sustain Australia’s food security and essential industries Skills Insight today released its Workforce Plan 2026–2027, launched by the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, at an industry event at Melbourne Polytechnic. The Workforce Plan highlights the opportunities ahead to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce across the…
