Skills Insight has been approved to commence work on seven new projects. The proposals for these projects were shaped through consultation with stakeholders.
Ag Trade Qualification
The next stage in working towards an Ag Trade apprenticeship, involving the development of a Certificate III in Agricultural Trade qualification and associated units.
Improved Training Pathways and Safety in Racing
A skills review and training package updates to address known safety issues in the racing and breeding industry, along with other workforce needs.
Regional, Rural and Remote VET Policy Decision Making
A feasibility study examining the use of integrated labour market and training data to support evidence-based decision-making in VET delivery.
Textile Flooring Manufacturing Pathway
A review of the Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles to add a textile flooring manufacturing stream as an entry pathway for the industry.
New Entrants as Sewing Machinists
Establishment of a nationally scalable, employer-driven training model for sewing machinists to address workforce shortages.
TextileWorks, a part of ForestWorks, is providing support for the management of the two new textiles projects as part of our collaborative partnership.
Meat Processing Training Resources
The development of nationally consistent training and assessment resources to support the recently updated Certificate II meat processing qualifications and units.
MINTRAC is providing support for the management of this project as part of our collaborative partnership.
Australia’s Biosecurity Skills Review
A cross-industry analysis of the skills required to successfully implement the National Biosecurity Strategy. Skills Insight will lead this project in partnership with Public Skills Australia, with contributions from ForestWorks and MINTRAC.