The following projects are now finalised. The revised qualifications, skill sets and units of competency, that were developed as part of these projects, are published on training.gov.au and available for delivery by registered training organisations (RTOs).
The Government allocated these projects to Industry Reference Committees, based on advice in the annual IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work. On behalf of the IRCs, Skills Impact managed the projects.
Each project was established via a Case For Change approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC), as outlined in the National Schedule. Following approval, Skills Impact and the relevant IRC took each project through a process that adhered to the 2012 Standards for Training Package Development.
For further details about the development of a specific project, please click on the links below.
Projects are listed below by IRC:
- Agriculture and Production Horticulture
- Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, Conservation and Land Management
- Animal Care and Management
- Aquaculture and Wild Catch
- Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
- Forest Management and Harvesting
- Meat Processing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
- Racing and Breeding
- Timber and Wood Processing
- Timber Building Solutions
Agriculture and Production Horticulture IRC
Ag & Horticulture Core Skills Project
This project reviewed core qualifications that apply to numerous job roles across the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management industry. They were revised to strengthen careers pathways; reflect current technology, systems and regulations; and support skills in biosecurity, environmental sustainability, quality assurance and work health and safety.
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Ag Biosecurity & Emergency Response Project
Skills standards for preventing and managing biosecurity issues and outbreaks have been identified and benchmarked to job roles and activities, to support industry address the biosecurity issues within Australia today, and prevent those issues of tomorrow.
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Ag Machinery – Safety & Technology Project
This project reviewed units of competency, skill sets and qualifications relating to the use of new technology and safety measures across a range of mobile farm machinery operations.
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Agronomy Project
A Diploma of Applied Agronomy has been developed to address the technical expertise required to apply agronomy practices. A skill set in digital agronomy and two units of competency in agricultural data and nutrition have also been developed, and six existing units were revised.
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Animal Reproduction Project
Thanks to the input of everyone involved in this project, the technical and digital skills required take advantage of new technologies for managing livestock reproduction were captured in updated qualifications and skills standards.Â
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Apiculture (Bees) Project
This project reviewed units of competency and the qualification in bee keeping so that all job functions are accurately described, with appropriate current knowledge and skill needs, particularly in relation to biosecurity, pollination and business management.
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Carbon & Agribusiness Management Project
New skill sets and units were developed to support a range of Carbon Farming methods including vegetation, agricultural, soil-based and savanna burning. Agribusiness qualifications, skills sets and units have been developed and revised to encompass the skills required to run a commercial farming enterprise.
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Crops, Pastures & Seeds Project
Farmers and seed producers are drawing on the latest technology and science in response to increasing global demand for food and fibre and changing environmental conditions. As a result of this project and consultation with industry throughout Australia, units across the seeds, crops and pastures sectors were updated and developed so that they accurately capture current industry practices and technologies.
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Dairy & Milk Harvesting Project
Consultation took place throughout this project to revise the current qualification and skills standards for dairy and milk harvesting, so that they better reflect modern terminology, equipment and job roles within the sector as well as supporting traditional methods.
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Horticulture & Nursery Project
The skills required to grow plants for human use are evolving as industry adopts new technologies, processes and operations. Qualifications and skills standards have been updated to incorporate the digital and technical skills required across the supply chain, including in the sectors of production horticulture, nursery production and retail nursery.
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Horticulture Technology Project
Highly precise fields like irrigation and protected horticulture, or protected cropping, are on the forefront of adopting new technology. Irrigation qualifications have been reviewed to address irrigation skills relevant across the industry, supporting the quality and sustainability of our crops. The expanding field of protected horticulture has been supported by the development of new qualifications and new and revised units.
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Permaculture, Organic Production & Composting Projects
Guided by industry experts, the skills standards associated with permaculture, organic farming and composting were reviewed and restructured to reflect the evolution of industry job roles and skills needs. Units for these important practices were also included throughout agriculture qualifications, as they are useful and necessary across a range of job roles and environments.
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Pest Management Project
This project involved a review of the Certificate III in Pest Management and its related skill sets and units of competency so that all job functions are accurately described, with the appropriate current knowledge and skills needed to support various methods, regulations and standards for trapping and eradicating pests.
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Pig and Poultry Farming Project
Consultation took place throughout this project to revise pork and poultry units, skill sets and qualifications, so that they incorporate current industry practices and job functions and support pathways for graduates into employment. The Certificate III in Pork Production and Certificate III in Poultry Production were both restructured so that they accurately reflect current skills nee.
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Medicinal Crops Project
Unique skills are required to operate within the strict regulatory framework and security requirements of the medicinal crops sector. Qualifications and skills standards have been developed to reflect the roles of individuals who work in licensed medicinal cannabis facilities as cultivation technicians, assistants and in supervisory roles.
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Rural Merchandising & Sales Project
Rural merchandising workers provide vital support to Australian farmers and horticulturalists, facilitating the sale of products and services to keep agricultural and horticultural businesses efficient and economically viable. The national qualification and skills standards for rural merchandising were reviewed so they are up to date with evolving products and markets.
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Viticulture Project
The Diploma of Viticulture has been revised to meet the needs of all commercial grape producers in Australia, ensuring representation of skills relating to grapes grown for eating as well as for wine. The review has also focused on how to support the planning and implementation of biosecurity measures through skills in leadership and management.
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Water Allocation & Entitlement Skills Project
Access to water resources is vital to Australian farmers and it is equally vital that farming communities understand the water market. Consultation took place throughout this project to develop three units and two skill sets for farmers and those with water entitlements to effectively navigate Australian water markets.
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Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, Conservation & Land Management IRC
Ag Chemical Handling Project
This project reviewed units of competency and skill sets for chemical handling, to reflect current industry skills standards and practices, so that all job functions are accurately described.
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Arboriculture Project
Qualifications and skills standards were reviewed to offer improved accessibility and entry requirements and more accurately reflect job roles, to support future learners in a career caring for and managing trees.
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Conservation & Land Management Project
Conservation and Ecosystem Management is a large and complex sector responsible for caring for Australia’s unique flora and fauna. This project reviewed and updated qualifications and units related to this work, across the sub-sectors of lands, parks and wildlife;ttpspmpacill set_l/esture, conservaureththisndards in and management.
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