The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has granted an extension period for products in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. The transition period for training, assessment and certification issuance for the training products is extended until 31 January 2026 for continuing students only. It impacts the following training qualifications:
👏🏻Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and expertise throughout the Shearing and Wool Classing, and the Livestock Operations projects. Through extensive stakeholder consultation, the qualifications, skill sets and units of competency have been reviewed to consider all feedback, so they align with the evolving skills needs of job roles and current technology and…
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.
To help support the growth of community-based aquaculture enterprises, Skills Insight is working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop training tools that are culturally appropriate and tailored to the needs of First Nations communities. Led by the Aboriginal Sea Company through community consultations, the Project Working Group is focused on creating training tools…
Consultation is continuing with stakeholders to identify the opportunities and challenges facing the textiles, clothing and footwear workforce and to assess if the national qualifications meet industry needs. Your real-world insights can help inform the final report to the Australian Government providing an accurate reflection of the current needs of your industry. You can be involved by completing the stakeholder survey which is…
As part of its 2024 Roadshow event around the country, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has recently published Better Together: The Jobs and Skills Report 2024. The report provides advice to government about Australia’s current, emerging and future skills and training needs and priorities. JSA also recently published its 2024–25 Work Plan, whichsets out the key outcomes and…
Earlier this year, we shared that Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) was collecting feedback on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), a list that outlines the skills needs of Australia and informs the national migration strategy. This week, the Government revealed the new CSOL, comprised of more than 450 occupations, including in the construction, agriculture, cyber security, health,…
Congratulations to all the finalists of The Australian Training Awards! Among the finalists across a variety of categories are learners, trainers and employers within the industries supported by Skills Insight: 🌳Harry RobertsApprentice of the Year Award finalist, QLDCertificate III in Arboriculture 🚜Almira DallTrainee of the Year Award finalist, WACertificate IV in Agriculture 🥩Matthew TyquinApprentice of the…
The Skills Insight team are consulting with training providers and industry to explore the unique issues impacting the VET workforce in regional, rural and remote areas. RTOs are crucial in supporting industries to develop a skilled workforce that can safely and efficiently complete work. In order to continue doing this, training providers need their own workforce of experienced and…
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us this year! Together, we’ve worked to better understand workforce challenges and identify opportunities to support learners, trainers and industry. Our staff recently spent two days together reflecting on the challenging and exciting work to establish Skills Insight as a Jobs and Skills Council and looking ahead at our priorities for…
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…
