Essential Meat Processing Skills – Register for a Workshop

Consultation is taking place throughout this project 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.  Feedback received during the Broad Consultation phase has resulted in the need for an additional round of feedback to consult on certain documents. This includes drafts…

Reminder to Provide Feedback

Updated Livestock Operations Qualification & Units  Your input is sought on updates 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’…

Shearing & Wool Classing Documents Available for Comment

Your feedback is encouraged on draft qualifications, skill sets and units for shearers, wool handlers, and wool classers, so that they align with the evolving skill needs of the job roles. Feedback collected during the ‘Broad Consultation’ stage has been used to inform further updates to the drafts. They are now available on the Skills Insight website…

Video of our Proposed Qualification Reform Concept

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…

Discussing Delivery Challenges for Mental Wellbeing Unit

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…

Celebrating National Forestry Day

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…

ANZSCO Feedback Round 4 Underway

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…

Reports Published: insights into RTO & Employer Connections & Ag Trade Apprenticeship Feasibility

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…

Watch the Video: Processes to Working on Potential Solutions

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…

National Skills Week

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…

New Project: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Workforce Insights

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…

Uncovering the Factors for Successful RTO & Employer Connections

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…

Updated Livestock Operations Qualification & Units 

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. …

Western Australian Butchers Supporting Next Generation of Learners

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…