Australia’s Skills Ministers are working to reshape Australia’s qualifications system to better support the diverse user needs of VET. Some JSCs, including Skills Insight, are undertaking demonstration projects to show how qualification reform could be achieved. We have produced a short 9-minute video to explain our proposed qualification reform concept. Our concept is being developed…
The unit of competency ACMGEN304 Promote Positive Wellbeing in Self and Others in Animal Care Workplaces supports crucial skills for animal care workers. However, trainers report challenges around the delivery of the unit, particularly when learners’ emotional past experiences surface in the classroom. Skills Insight recently hosted a discussion for trainers to share their thoughts and experiences on…
Today (Tuesday 20 August) is National Forestry Day, a day to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of Australia’s forest products sector. In honour of the occasion, we are sharing stories about some of our recent engagements with stakeholders. We are committed to understanding and supporting the skills and training needs of the forest and timber industries because…
The fourth round of consultation on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is currently open. Managed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the ANZSCO describes and categorises occupations within Australia and New Zealand, providing a framework for data that informs decision making at all levels of government in Australia. The…
Connecting RTOs & Employers Consultation Report Contributions from stakeholders have been outlined in a report exploring the factors impacting partnerships between RTOs and employers in the racing and breeding industry. The findings of the report could have broader applications in enhancing workforce outcomes and supporting the commercial viability of training delivery across the racing and breeding industry…
As a Jobs and Skills Council, we’re here to listen to the skills and training needs of the industries we work with and collaborate on potential solutions. But what are the processes we use to get us there? We are excited to present the second video in our series, which aims to help you understand who we…
This week is a chance to celebrate the benefits of vocational education and training and the career opportunities that come with it. This year’s theme is Game Changer! Choosing vocational education and training can be the ultimate game changer in someone’s career – igniting paths to personal and professional success. Visit nationalskillsweek.com.au to learn more, view events taking…
The Textile Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industry is undergoing a significant post-pandemic transformation, changing the nature of workforce occupations and skills. The 2024 Skills Insight Workforce Plan, revealed opportunities and challenges impacting the TCF industry. Consumer interest in ethical, sustainable and locally made products is providing opportunities for businesses to focus on quality craftsmanship and strong technical…
Thank you to everyone who participated in consultations to explore the factors impacting partnerships between RTOs and employers in the racing and breeding industry. We appreciate your insights into the benefits and challenges associated with building connections between employers and RTOs. Your contributions have been outlined in a report, which is now available to download on…
Share Your Feedback to Reach Consensus Updates have been made to the draft Certificate III in Feedlot Operations and 70 units of competency that support the skills to work in the livestock industry. You are encouraged to provide comment on the draft documents, which are now available on our website as part of the ‘Consensus Gathering’ stage. …
Between 18 and 20 June, the project team for the Essential Meat Processing Skills Project attended site visits with stakeholders in Western Australia, to observe work and training environments. They visited several retail butchers including Torre Butchers and Torre and Mordini Artisan Butchery. At Torre and Mordini Artisan Butchery they saw how the business is looking…
Consultation is underway to revise the three Certificate II level meat processing qualifications 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 to offer greater flexibility and the ability to choose from a range of electives, without being restricted to one specialist area….
Investigations are underway into a national safety induction program for agriculture and related industries, at the recommendation of the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG). The meat industry has been chosen to develop and pilot such a program. Consultation has taken place with a steering committee to explore what a national safety induction program could look like. …
Delivering and accessing formal VET training can be a challenge in many industry areas or regions. Consultation is taking place throughout this project to understand the factors complicating demand, delivery and uptake of VET training. Eleven industry areas have been identified for qualitative research including: You have the opportunity to participate and share insights into the factors impacting…
