From our conversations with stakeholders, we know attracting and retaining a workforce presents unique challenges in regional, rural and remote locations. This project will develop a webpage resource offering practical guidance to small and medium businesses on attracting and retaining employees in regional, rural and remote areas. It will feature information on existing workforce development pathways, along with…
You have the opportunity to help improve understanding about VET workforce challenges in rural, regional and remote Australia, and test potential solutions. Following initial consultations with a sample of 30 registered training organisations, we are continuing to consult with training providers and industry to investigate barriers and approaches to attracting educators to regional, rural and remote locations. Throughout May we…
Veterinary nursing techniques are crucial for providing integral animal care and treatment across different species and contexts, requiring a broad range of skills. As part of the Veterinary Nursing Review project, Skills Insight is consulting with the veterinary sector to understand their diverse workforce needs. This includes exploring how they can be better supported by nationally endorsed…
Australia’s VET qualification design is transitioning to a new approach, designed to improve quality, reduce complexity and provide opportunities for new and adaptable approaches to qualifications. An updated Training Package Organising Framework is available to view and will come into effect 1 July 2025. Skills Insight is currently exploring what opportunities the new approach might offer for addressing the unique challenges…
Consultation is underway with training providers and industry to better understand the challenges in attracting and retaining educators in rural, regional and remote Australia and test potential solutions. Insights from a series of 30 interviews have been collected into a report, which has been submitted to the department alongside a Work Plan proposing next steps. The report identifies…
Skills Insight has produced a report that uncovers the factors impacting engagement with and delivery of formal VET training. The Exploring Training Demand and Supply Report reveals insights from interviews with 224 people across 11 industry sectors with low enrolment qualifications. Thanks to the contributions of stakeholders around the country, the research reveals key variables impacting…
This month, our Stakeholder Forum, comprising 23 representatives from across the industries we support, met face to face to discuss the priority actions for our future JSC work. Based on previous feedback and acknowledging the diverse needs of our industries, discussions took place both as a larger Forum and within three breakout groups, each focusing…
Skills Insight is mapping agricultural and associated occupation qualifications as a key step towards developing a potential agricultural trade apprenticeship, with the aim of supporting the growth of Australia’s agriculture industry. We are looking to consult with agricultural industry bodies, employers, unions, RTOs, First Nations organisations and other interested stakeholders to define and promote agricultural…
Two new projects are underway to support skills development in manual tree felling with a chainsaw. They follow the 2023-24 Tree Felling Project, which reviewed and updated three units for manual tree felling. Pathway to tree felling skills project This project will investigate the need for learners to be equipped with appropriate safety skills before they…
After careful consideration and discussions with the Board, Michael Hartman has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skills Insight. After 24 years of service as a CEO supporting industry engagement in the VET sector, Michael remains committed to the Jobs and Skills Council program but has decided that…
Skills Insight is proud to support the New Arborist of the Year Award organised by Arboriculture Australia. Arborists in their first three years in the industry are eligible to enter. The competition promotes networking and skills development, celebrating fresh talent and dedication in the industry. It was developed to promote new arborists and encourage skill development and education by…
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) is undertaking a review of the AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology. AUR21920 has several specialist streams that students can undertake, including a focus on agricultural tyres. AUSMASA is consulting various industry stakeholders to review and update the current Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology Training Products…
Research has been undertaken to understand how the AHC21216 Certificate III in Rural Operations is used to prepare workers for various industries and whether it reflects the necessary skills. You are invited to provide feedback on the Research Summary and Product Development Proposal which outlines findings to date and recommendations for next steps. To provide feedback, visit the project page.
Pathway to Tree Felling Skills Project Following from the 2023-24 Tree Felling Project, which reviewed and updated three units for manual tree felling with a chainsaw, this project will investigate the need for a pathway into the tree felling units, so that learners are equipped with the necessary safety skills in order to participate in the…
