Thank you to everyone that provided feedback on the draft 2024 Workforce Plan or on your industry skills needs more broadly. Your real-word insights are crucial, so that we can work together to develop skills and training strategies and solutions. The document is being updated to consider all feedback, ready to be submitted to the…
Thank you to stakeholders who participated in this project to review three tree felling units used in a range of environments including arboriculture and agricultural settings. The units have been updated to address difficulties accessing trees for assessment, while also supporting the safety and competence of learners. The revised units were endorsed by the Skills…
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….
Work is underway to update the Certificate II level meat processing qualifications which support accredited training pathways for new entrants. The Technical Committee had its first meeting in March. They considered opportunities for new unit sectors, unit mergers or deletions and if other units of competency could be suitable for inclusion in the AMP qualifications. Several key…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is collecting feedback on the workforce needs of Australia’s food supply chain. So many of our stakeholders work within industry that contributes to Australia’s food supply chain and the food security of our nation. JSA’s Food Supply Chain Capacity Study provides an opportunity for stakeholders to share their insights on…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is collecting feedback on the occupations that should be considered when it comes to defining Australia’s skill needs in relation to the national migration strategy. A draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) has been developed as part of the criteria for a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The CSOL…
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) have collectively developed the Seafood Careers website to promote and support careers in Australia’s seafood industry. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt highlighted the platform’s significance, emphasising its role in providing direct access to training, career paths, and employment opportunities within…
Applications are now open for the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2024 Les Young Scholarship established in honour of a renowned industry all-rounder and his lifetime commitment to the thoroughbred industry. The scholarship will provide funding and support to the successful applicant via a combination of theory coursework and a placement with an international horse stud…
Thank you to those stakeholders who participated in round table consultation during February and March. These workshops reviewed some recent actions being taken to address challenges for learners to find training and employment, for training organisations to find learners, and for employers to find skilled employees. They focused on examples in the racing and breeding industry where programs have…
Formal VET training is highly valuable to learners and employers alike, preparing people for employment opportunities and developing a skilled workforce. However, often training is not available where it is needed. Registered training organisations (RTOs) must be viable, which starts with accurately gauging demand for, costs of and risks in training. Similarly, learners and employers experience barriers to obtaining…
