Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in the projects listed below, the qualifications and skills standards for a range of sectors and job roles have been updated to better reflect current practices and skills needs. The qualifications, skill sets and units have been endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and State and Territory Ministers, and are now published on the national register (training.gov.au).
Animal Reproduction Project
Livestock farmers have been adopting technologies such as sensors, trackers and ultrasound equipment to build on the skills they’ve used to manage animal reproduction for generations.
These technologies provide farmers with improved methods of monitoring animals and managing breeding programs, but they require updated technical and digital skills to operate.
The updated qualifications and skill sets produced out of this project capture the updated technical and digital skills required to work with these technologies.
For more information, visit the project page.
Crops, Pastures and Seed Project
Using the latest in science and technology, the broadacre cropping and seed production sectors are working to produce drought resistant, higher yielding, and more nutritious crops to meet increasing global demand for food and fibre and a changing climate.
Units across the seeds, crops and pastures sectors have been updated and developed thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in this project, so that they accurately capture current industry practices and technologies.
For more information, visit the project page.
Dairy and Milk Harvesting Project
Australia’s milk and dairy harvesting industry is using new robotic technology and automatic milking systems to build on its skills and methods.
Thanks to the input of everyone involved, the updated qualifications and skills standards for dairy and milk harvesting reflect the vast array of technologies and skills used, including new and traditional methods.
For more information, visit the project page.
Landscaping Project
Landscapers draw on a broad range of skills across horticulture and plant car to design, construct and maintain green spaces enrich people’s lives.
Thanks to input from industry, the updated qualifications and units for landscaping describe job functions and the range of tasks that landscapers are required to perform, and incorporate the latest in technologies, equipment, regulations and consumer trends. They have also been updated to promote career pathways.
To have your say, visit the project page.
Parks & Gardens Project
Parks and gardens provide the public with access to safe and pleasant green spaces for recreation and leisure activities, supporting mental health and wellbeing. Many parks and gardens are also home to native and unique plant species, animals and historic structures, which hold cultural and social importance.
Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved in this project, the skills standards for caring for parks and gardens have been updated to reflect current industry methods and skills needs.
For more information, visit the project page.
Skills for Land Rehabilitation (Mined Land) Project
Unique skills are required to perform land rehabilitating on land that has been used for mining.
Thanks to contributions from experts in the sector, the hands on skills required to restore mined land have been captured in four skill sets and a ‘rehabilitation of mined land’ specialisation in the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
For more information, visit the project page.
