Final draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now available for validation and comment as part of the Aquaculture, Fishing Operations & Biosecurity Project and the Seafood Post Harvest Project. Validation means checking and confirming that the documents are logical and factually accurate. We are seeking your views on whether the units reflect the current industry skills standards, knowledge and practices and whether all job functions are accurately described. These final drafts will be available on the Skills Impact website for validation and … Read More

Two new projects are now underway to review qualifications, skill sets and units of competency relating to carbon farming, agribusiness management and viticulture. The projects were approved by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) after these skills were identified as a priority in the 2018–2021 Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work. Opportunities for stakeholder input Stakeholder input is appreciated throughout the duration of these projects. The qualifications, skill sets and units need … Read More

  Opportunities for stakeholder input Stakeholder input is appreciated throughout this project. The documents will be drafted in consultation with Subject Matter Experts and their networks. Opportunities to provide targeted feedback will occur when the draft materials are made available in October 2018. However, your feedback is welcomed at any time and will help us in drafting the new units. It is important that training provides a skilled and flexible workforce for the future. The units need to reflect real … Read More

The AISC met on 14 August 2018. To read the communique from this meeting please follow the linked button below. The next meeting of the AISC is 9 October 2018.

New Projects Three new projects are now underway for the racing and breeding industry, to review qualifications, skill sets and units of competency so they meet current industry skills standards and practices. The projects were approved to go ahead by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) after these skills were identified as a priority in the 2018–2021 Racing IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work.         Opportunities for stakeholder input Stakeholder input is appreciated throughout the … Read More

The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) has approved two new forestry and timber projects for 2018/19. These skills were identified as a priority in the 2018-2021 IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work. The Timber and Wood Processing Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will oversee the project developments for their industries, as part of their responsibility to support engagement with industry and to ensure the projects meet stakeholder needs. Skills Impact will develop the new training package components while supporting … Read More