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…
Jobs and Skills Australia has released a new insights paper and occupation profiles exploring employer investment in learning and changing skills needs across occupations and industries. Measuring Employer Investment in Learning The paper finds that work-related learning remains a major part of Australia’s skills system. It also highlights that the quality, relevance and application of…
Following consultation with stakeholders and consideration of submissions, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has developed a draft Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA 2027), which is now available for public consultation until 18 September 2026. Skills Insight has identified 18 occupations from industries we work with that are affected by the proposed revisions. Among the most…
Industry will soon have access to the updated Certificate II in Primary Industries and Rural Operations thanks to the contributions of everyone involved in this project. Feedback has been considered and incorporated into the draft, which is progressing through to the Finalisation stage and final checks. For more information, visit the project webpage.
There’s still time to provide feedback on the draft Agricultural Trade Qualification. The qualification has been developed to enable stronger recognition of skills and provide a clearer pathway into rewarding agriculture careers. Feedback is open until 31 August through our online Feedback Hub or via email. For more information, visit the project webpage.
You are invited to participate in consultation workshops to confirm and refine project findings regarding job roles, career pathways and technical skills across Australia’s landscaping workforce. Your input will build a clearer picture of national workforce and training needs, to inform future training and workforce development activities and ensure landscape careers are more visible and…
Australia’s glass and glazing industry is evolving, with advances in technology, changing building requirements and shifts in domestic manufacturing driving demand for new skills. A new project is underway to review the Certificate II and III in Glass and Glazing, along with selected units and skill sets, to ensure training reflects current industry practice. The…
Draft materials for two meat industry training product development projects will be available for review in September, with consultation workshops now open for registration. Your input will help ensure the materials reflect current industry needs and support a the workforce ready for the future. Meat Processing Pathways Project Work is underway to revise Certificate III…
Biosecurity workshops were delivered throughout 2025 and early 2026, providing chicken meat and egg producers with best practice guidance for biosecurity planning and management. A final project report is now available to download, outlining project activities, findings and recommendations for further work to support biosecurity skills development. For more information, visit the project page.
This project will review and revise Certificate III meat processing qualifications, which provide pathways into specialised industry roles through apprenticeships, traineeships and other training pathways. Covering areas such as boning, slaughtering, livestock handling, food services and packing, the project will update training products to better reflect current industry needs, technologies and training package requirements. This…
The Workforce Functional Analysis (WFA) report for the Retail Butchery and Smallgoods Project is now available. Drawing on national workforce and training data and extensive industry consultation, it provides the evidence base for reviewing and updating training package products. Analysis identified ongoing shortages of skilled, trade-qualified workers. It highlighted opportunities to modernise qualifications by reducing…
This free resource offers practical guidance to assist employers recruit, mentor and support apprentices through to successful completion. Watch our short video to see how to use the guide, then download your copy from the Resources page under ‘Workforce tools’. The Guide was developed through the Furnishing Apprenticeship Guidance Project. Skills Insight and FurnishingWorks consulted widely with stakeholders…
Jobs and Skills Australia has published Australian Jobs 2026. The report provides insights into Australia’s labour market and the factors shaping the future of work. One of the report’s central themes is that there are multiple pathways to a successful and rewarding career. People enter the workforce, pursue further study, undertake training, change industries or…
