After extensive discussions with a number of First Nations organisations, the First Nations Workers Alliance (FNWA) has become an Industry Member of Skills Insight, and a participant in the JSC Stakeholder Forum. The FNWA was established by the Australian Council of Trade Unions and operates as a voice for Aboriginal and Torres Straits workers who do not…
This week is NAIDOC Week and the theme is “Blak, Loud and Proud” to celebrate the unyielding spirit of First Nation’s communities and invite all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. NAIDOC Week is about celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples….
The 2024 Workforce Plan has been accepted by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and is now available on our website to download and view. Thank you to everyone who contributed through your ongoing conversations with us and direct feedback on the draft document. The Workforce Plan is developed to support the stakeholders…
Australia’s Skills Ministers have identified the opportunity to improve Australia’s qualifications system, establishing the Qualification Reform Design Group to investigate the development of a program of Qualification Reform. Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) have been asked to ‘be a co-designer and co-owner of reform as well as the main driver of implementation’. Skills Insight welcomes the opportunity to undertake two…
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 regulations,…
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the research into a trade apprenticeship in agriculture to help attract new entrants and promote career pathways. A report has been drafted which outlines the insights provided by stakeholders and presents advice for how an agricultural trade apprenticeship could be implemented. The project Steering Committee has provided input…
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…
The Certificate II in Rural Operations provides foundational skills required for roles across various industries in rural and regional Australia. This makes it a good example of what the Qualification Reform Design Group describe as a ‘purpose 3’ qualification in their advice to Skills Ministers as part of Qualification Reform. Skills Insight has therefore been approved to undertake a Qualification Reform demonstration…
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on qualifications for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers. You input will help them align with the evolving skill needs of these job roles. Consultation during this time indicated that two units that were originally proposed for deletion have current or potential value in a school setting and specialised programs…
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the draft Certificate III in Feedlot Operations and units of competency that support the skills to work in the livestock industry. It is important that the skills standards for working with and alongside livestock are kept up to date to support future learners. Feedback received between 3…
Consultation is underway to revise the three Certificate II level meat processing qualifications that support accredited training pathways for new entrants and the units within them, so they can best support the attraction and development of new learners. The three qualifications are proposed to be merged together to offer greater flexibility and the ability to choose from a…
Revised versions of the training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection are currently available for feedback. They have been reviewed by a subject matter expert working group to incorporate the provisions of the new Australian Standard AS-4696 Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human…
Thank you to everyone who participated in round table consultations as part of this project. At these workshops we discussed existing programs in the racing and breeding industry that are creating connections between learners, registered training organisations (RTOs) and employers. We appreciate your insight into what barriers there might be to establishing similar programs in…
The 2024 Workforce Plan has being updated to consider all stakeholder feedback and submitted to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). Once approved, it will be published on our website. The Workforce Plan describes industry identified workforce challenges and skill opportunities to inform industry, government and the VET sector about changes needed to meet skill needs. It…
