National skills standards to support pharmaceutical bioprocessing techniques have been endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee and State and Territory Ministers. Many life-saving and enhancing medical treatments are made using pharmaceutical bioprocessing techniques. Pharmaceutical companies are also playing a key role in the COVID-19 pandemic by developing potential tests, treatments and vaccines. It is important manufacturers are equipped with all the expertise they may require, including the unique skills used in producing and distributing products made using pharmaceutical bioprocessing techniques. Thanks to the … Read More

Broadacre farmers and seed producers are drawing on the latest technology and science to  respond to increasing global demand for food and fibre, and to produce crops that are drought resistant, higher yielding, and more nutritious. Updated skills standards for broadacre cropping, pastures and seed will be available for your review and feedback in the next couple of weeks. They are being revised and developed in consultation with subject matter experts to reflect the skills needed to work with the latest technology … Read More

There is still time to provide feedback on draft qualifications and skills standards, which capture the skills required for livestock reproduction. They have been updated to incorporate the skills required to use a range of new technologies that are being used to increase the productivity of livestock breeding programs, building on skills farmers have used for generations. Technologies such as sensors, trackers and ultrasound equipment are being used to identify breeding objectives, genetic influences, animal soundness and animal breeding health, … Read More

The technology and skills for harvesting milk in Australia are expanding, with the introduction of new robotic technology and automatic milking systems. At the same time, traditional methods are still valued and used in a range of settings. Draft skills standards are now available for feedback. They have been revised to reflect the vast array of technologies used and broader range of skills needed in the dairy and milk harvesting industry. Along with a qualification and 11 units which have been reviewed, … Read More

The Racing Industry is seeking to promote uptake of training to support better employment outcomes by broadening career pathways at entry level. A new project is underway to review and update two qualifications in the racing industry with a focus on making qualifications easier to deliver. The Certificate II in Racing Industry will be reviewed to broaden career pathways and include greyhound racing. It will describe the skills needed by those entering thoroughbred, harness or greyhound racing. This includes skills for … Read More

Thanks to the contributions of everyone involved in the two projects below, Australia’s animal care and management industry will soon have access to updated qualifications and skills standards for caring for some of our most rare and endangered animals, as well as the animals in our homes and communities. The draft qualifications and skills standards have been reviewed by the State/Territory Training Authorities (STAs/TTAs) who have provided their support for submission to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and State … Read More

If you are involved in the horse care industry as a worker, employee or trainer, you’re invited to register for a consultation webinar to provide feedback on the skill needs of your industry. This is your chance to discuss draft qualifications and units that have been developed to support those pursuing careers involved in the care of horses. They are being updated to incorporate the necessary safety skills across all work tasks and to accurately reflect the variety of careers available … Read More

Producing pastry, cakes, biscuits and bread to stock supermarket shelves requires shared core skills, with some unique expertise required for each category of product. With continued high demand, production of these products is also becoming increasingly digitalised and automated, meaning the skills required for the work are changing. As part of this project, the existing Certificate III in Plant Baking is proposed to be renamed the Certificate III in High Volume Baking. This updated qualification has been designed to incorporate the skills standards … Read More

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has extended the transition period of the AHC31316 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. The qualification was updated and revised as part of project work in 2019. ASQA made the decision following a request from an RTO, with the support of Skills Impact in their role as a Skills Service Organisation. All registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering the qualification to current learners now have until 20 December 2021 to transition to the updated qualification. If you have any questions about this decision, please Contact [email protected]

Your input and feedback is invited on the projects listed below. National qualifications and skills standards are being revised and updated so that they reflect current skills needs, changes in technology and industry practices. Experts in the industry are being consulted to help draft the qualifications and skills standards prior to them being made available for review and feedback by the broader industry. You have the opportunity to play a key role in defining the skills standards for job roles in the following sectors, … Read More

Thanks to the input from so many of you, the qualifications and skills standards that were developed and revised as part of the following projects have been endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee and State and Territory Ministers. Industry stakeholders from across Australia helped to define the skills outlined in these documents. Their contributions will support the skills of emerging and expanding sectors, such as the cultivation and production of medicinal cannabis; the design, construction and maintenance of green infrastructure; as … Read More

Extended timelines for the holiday season Australia’s plant baking sector carries out the vital work of keeping our supermarket shelves well stocked with quality baked goods. It is made of up four sub-sectors: pastry, cakes, biscuits and bread. The work to produce these baked products requires many shared skills, but each sub-sector also has its own unique requirements. Production is also becoming increasingly digitalised and automated to keep up with continued high demand. The Certificate III High Volume Baking has been updated … Read More