The new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) is launching on Friday 6 December 2024. OSCA replaces the joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) established in 2006. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand announced that they would maintain comparability as each country introduced their own tailored occupational statistical…
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations rolled out changes to enhance Training.gov.au (TGA) on the 23 October. It follows consultation with stakeholders from a range of organisations across Australia to better understand industry requirements and support those using the platform. The new TGA is more intuitive and accessible, delivering: Key details:
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) will be visiting each capital city in November and December to share key products and discuss their future direction with industry stakeholders. Each roadshow event will include panel discussions and Q&A sessions on localised areas of interest from the Jobs and Skills Report. Hear directly from national and local experts from a…
Skills Insight has recently been approved to start a series of new projects focused on the below topics. Our team are currently working on initial scoping and planning work, including identifying key stakeholders to engage with in these projects. More information including how to get involved will be available soon. For now, please make sure your…
Consultation is taking place throughout this project to revise some of the qualifications, skill sets and units that support essential skills required for entrants into the meat processing industry. Feedback received during the Broad Consultation phase indicated the need for an additional round of feedback to consult on certain documents. This additional round includes drafts that…
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project, industry now has access to updated versions of the training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection. The revised training materials are published in a digital format on MINTRAC’s website and available for free use. The materials were updated to reflect:…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL). Formally known as the Skills Priority List, OSL is a tool to explore the state of the current Australian labour market, providing a point-in-time assessment of the shortage status of occupations in the Australian labour market. JSA has provided a breakdown of the…
On Friday 6 December 2024, a new Australian occupation classification will be introduced called the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). The new classification is replacing the joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) established in 2006 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand. The two groups noted that…
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has recently published the VET Workforce Blueprint, identifying opportunities to grow, retain and develop the VET Workforce across Australia. To support this release, the Australian Government, in collaboration with states and territories, has announced an initial suite of foundational national actions, which include: In our role as a…
As we reflect on our first year of operation and the activities that have provided valuable insights to industry and government, we’re proud to continue supporting Australia’s essential industries. Built on the foundation established by Skills Impact, we’ve carried forward the expertise, values and relationships needed to strengthen our work and support the evolving skill…
Two new skill sets for frame and truss manufacturing are now available within the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package and are available for RTOs to add to their scope of registration. They were developed by Skills Insight in response to industry feedback about the need for national structured training pathways to attract new workers into timber systems…
Shearing and Wool Classing Project Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and expertise throughout this project. The national qualifications, skill sets, and units for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers have been reviewed to consider all feedback, so they align with the evolving skills needs of these job roles. The project is in the finalisation…
National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australia’s incredible agriculture sectors. Held on 15 November 2024, join us and other Australians as we celebrate the farmers growing our world class food and fibre. This year’s ‘Ag Day’ theme is ‘Grow you good thing!’ To help celebrate the day, you can wear green and share…
The National Farmers’ Federation is looking for aspiring Ag leaders as applications open for their National Agriculture Leadership Program. This flagship program, targeted at Australians aged under 35, provides opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector. The six month program includes a three-day advocacy retreat in Canberra, a policy project and mentoring from industry leaders. Applications close 18 November…
