The next Workforce Plan is currently under development and will be available for stakeholder review and comment at the end of March. Your feedback will be used to inform revisions, before the Workforce Plan is submitted to the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) at the end of April. The Workforce Plan describes industry identified workforce…
The first Skills Insight JSC Stakeholder Forum meeting took place on 29 February. This inaugural meeting brought together members of the Forum, their proxies and representatives from government and other key industry bodies. It included an induction session and an introduction to JSC current priorities for Stakeholder Forum consideration including: The Stakeholder Forum is made up of 23 representatives…
Thank you for participating in the Ag Trade Apprenticeship Project Research is underway into the dynamics of a trade apprenticeship in agriculture to help attract new entrants and promote career pathways in agriculture. Those with experience as trainers, employers or employees in the industry are encouraged to provide input. Thank you to those who have provided…
Our team have commenced work on three new projects in the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management (AHC) industry. Input is encouraged from all stakeholders throughout the projects. There will be various opportunities to have a say – over the phone, in workshops, through email or the online feedback hub. Livestock Operations Project Over 123,000 people…
Three new projects relating to the Australian Meat Industry have commenced. Two have had webpages developed to provide more information and one is on the way. Input is encouraged from all stakeholders through the projects. There will be various opportunities to have a say – over the phone, in workshops, through email or the online feedback hub….
There are many successful instances of collaboration across Australia’s vocational education (VET) system that help learners to find training and employment, training organisations to find learners, and employers to find skilled employees. However, in some industries there are particular challenges in bringing together learners, employers and RTOs. The racing and breeding industry is one example where programs…
You still have another week to participate in Skills Insight’s survey about the potential benefits and key considerations for a potential ag trade apprenticeship program. Responses to the survey are being collected between 15 December 2023 and 28 January 2024. Trainers, employers, employees or potential learners are all encouraged to participate. An example of a qualification that could…
Nationally endorsed training in wood machining is currently available through the furnishing qualification MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology with a specialisation in wood machining and the forest and wood products qualification FWP31121 Certificate III in Wood Machining. Feedback from some stakeholders has indicated that the title of the furnishing qualification might be confused for…
You still have time to provide input into Skills Insight’s survey to share your insights on the potential benefits of an ag trade apprenticeship program. We are also interested in hearing about any considerations that must be made for the long-term success of such a program. An example of a qualification that could be delivered as an…
In person workshops (times in local time) Skills Insight is currently undertaking research into what a trade apprenticeship in agriculture might look like. Over October and November, we have hosted 10 in person consultation workshops around the country, as well as three online workshops. Following this, we encourage stakeholders to engage in a brief survey to…
Thank you for your contributions and support this year as we worked to establish the Jobs and Skills Council for the agribusiness, fibre, food, furnishing, animal and environment care industries. Your insights helped shape the initial Workforce Plan, supported project work to improve training products, and supported research into the feasibility of a trade apprenticeship in…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) invites you to participate in the 2024 Skills Priority List stakeholder survey. The information you provide will give JSA insights into recruitment challenges and occupations that might be in shortage across the Australian labour market, and will help ensure the 2024 Skills Priority List is based on comprehensive evidence. The…
Skills Insight is grateful to the more than 100 stakeholders around the country who engaged with us about the latest round of feedback on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). We are also appreciative of the support provided by the ABS team to help our stakeholders better understand the ANZSCO. During…
The three units of competency that describe the skills required for manual tree felling are being revised to remove barriers to training while still supporting the need for safety and competence of learners. The draft units have been updated following a thorough review of all feedback received at the broad consultation phase of this project. The final draft…
