First drafts of the units of competency, skills sets and qualifications have nearly been completed following consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). They will soon be available for broad industry consultation. The TAC and the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry Reference Committee will be seeking feedback on the content of the draft materials to ensure they align to current industry defined occupational standards. For those who missed the opportunity to attend one of the face to face workshops held throughout Australia … Read More

The next version of draft units of competency, as well as relevant qualifications and skills sets, will soon be available for industry feedback. Thank you to those who provided feedback on the first draft of units of competency. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all feedback when drafting these next versions. We are still seeking interest in face-to-face workshops for those who would like to provide feedback on the next drafts in person. If you are interested in meeting with us, please register your interest … Read More

Thank you to those who provided feedback on the first draft of units of competency, including three proposed new units. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are currently reviewing all feedback and any issues will be referred to the Racing Industry Reference Committee (IRC) and Rural and Related IRC. The feedback will inform the work on the next version of draft units, as well as work on relevant qualifications and skills sets. Revised units, qualifications and skills sets will be available for industry validation during … Read More

Thank you to those who provided feedback on the IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work. These documents are important for identifying skills gaps and emerging skills needs within qualifications, units of competency and skill sets. They provide notice about what is being considered for future development. The IRCs are incorporating the feedback in the revised drafts which will be submitted to the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) on 28 April. The AISC will draw on the information to update the AISC … Read More

The Veterinary Nursing Project has moved to the third stage of the project process – development – which means draft units of competency and qualifications are now available for your review. The Technical Advisory Committee and the Rural and Related Industry Reference Committee (IRC) are seeking feedback on the content of 52 existing units of competency, 5 proposed new units, and the structure of 3 qualifications. The draft units and qualifications will be available on the Skills Impact website for stakeholder consultation until Sunday 30 April. If you would prefer to … Read More

There is still some time to provide feedback on the first round of draft units of competency for the Equine Safety in Training Project. Consultation on these first drafts is open until COB Monday, 3 April. This stage of the project is underway to review units of competency aimed at improving safety, quality and consistency in the delivery of equine training. The next stage will commence in April and will examine skill sets and qualification structures, and the opportunity to further refine units. This project will impact the … Read More

The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) is calling for nominations for all positions on the following Industry Reference Committees (IRCs). Agriculture and Production Horticulture IRC Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, Conservation and Land Management IRC These two IRCs will have responsibility for overseeing the development of occupational skills standards and qualifications within the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. The AISC is looking for individuals with extensive experience in and knowledge of their industry sector, with the capacity to … Read More

The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) is calling for nominations for vacant positions on the Animal Care and Management Industry Reference Committee (IRC). The Animal Care and Management IRC will have responsibility for overseeing the development of skills standards and qualifications within the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package. The Committee is looking for individuals with extensive experience in and knowledge of their industry sector, with the capacity to proactively apply these attributes to the work of the IRC. The … Read More

The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) is seeking feedback on the proposed structure of the Racing Industry Reference Committee (IRC). This committee, on behalf of industry, is responsible for overseeing the development of occupational and skills standards, and qualifications within the RGR Racing Training Package. It is proposed that the committee would comprise of representatives with relevant expertise across the following industry sectors: 12-13 positions are allocated to: 8 organisation positions representing the Principal Racing Authorities covering thoroughbreds, harness racing … Read More

A project is underway to review and align existing retail baking units of competency, skills sets and qualifications from the FDF10 Food Processing Training Package, to industry defined occupational standards. First drafts of the units of competency, skills sets and qualifications have nearly been completed following consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). They will be made available on the Skills Impact website for broad stakeholder consultation in late March. For those who would prefer to provide their feedback verbally, … Read More

Relevant veterinary nursing units of competency and qualifications within the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package are being reviewed to ensure they reflect the current occupational skill standards and needs of industry. Consultation is underway with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to draft units of competency and qualifications. The draft materials will be available for broad stakeholder consultation during April. There will also be a series of national face-to-face workshops that you are welcome to attend to provide feedback … Read More

Units of competency from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package are being reviewed and updated in line with current forest harvesting optimisation processes and technologies. Consultation has begun with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), to update and develop draft units of competency. Broad stakeholder consultation is scheduled to commence in May, when draft components will be made available for comment on the Skills Impact website. Please feel free to register your interest to keep informed of project updates … Read More