What is an ITAB? This Victorian ITAB profile is the third in our What is an ITAB Series? Previously we have looked at Western Australia and Queensland ITABs. In Victoria, the ITABs are called IAGs, Industry Advisory Groups. As with WA and QLD ITABs, the structure of the Victorian IAGs are unique but perform the same fundamental roles. In Victoria, the State Government’s Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) engages ten IAGs to cover all industry sectors and includes representatives from industry, … Read More

Each year, Skills Impact produces a series of reports tailored to the industries we work with, outlining the opportunities and challenges facing these industries and their impact on skills. With potential changes in the operating environment as a result of proposed reforms of the VET sector, Industry Reference Committees have asked Skills Impact to design new ways of preparing these reports geared towards future skills and industry directions. As a result, Skills Impact produced the Agribusiness, Food and Fibre Industries … Read More

Your input is encouraged on the issues impacting skills in the horse and greyhound racing and breeding industries. A draft Industry Skills Report has been compiled at the request of the Racing and Breeding Industry Reference Committee (IRC) to provide in-depth information about industry-specific skills themes and issues. This is in addition to content covered in the Agribusiness, Food and Fibre Industries Skills Report which was produced earlier this year. This document is designed to identify industry-specific issues that will … Read More

Project partners from various regions of Australia travelled to Karuna Country (Adelaide) for the Respect for Country Job Skills Project validation meeting this week. The meeting commenced with an Acknowledgement to Country from Aboriginal Education Manager, TAFE NSW, Roy Clifford, followed by a presentation from Skills Impact Project Manager, Michelle Ingley-Smith. Those involved in the validation meeting reviewed draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency and the feedback provided on them, to ensure that they were accurate and reflected the … Read More

Unique skills are required for working with native Australian plants, with expertise needed for processes across the supply chain. It is important that these skills are captured in national skills standards, as the industry expands. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project. Your efforts have resulted in the development of three skill sets and one unit, which capture the skills required to prepare Australian bush and native food products for sale, prepare to set up a food production business … Read More

The following projects have been endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) and will soon be published.

Your input is encouraged on the issues impacting skills in your industry. A draft Industry Skills Report has been compiled at the request of the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry Reference Committee (IRC) to provide in-depth information about industry-specific skills themes and issues. This is in addition to content covered in the Agribusiness, Food and Fibre Industries Skills Report which was produced earlier this year. This document is designed to identify industry-specific issues that will need to be considered as part of collaboration across industries, support VET and skills … Read More

Your input is encouraged on the issues impacting skills in your industry. A draft Industry Skills Report has been compiled at the request of the Animal Care and Management Industry Reference Committee (IRC) to provide in-depth information about industry-specific skills themes and issues. This is in addition to content covered in the Agribusiness, Food and Fibre Industries Skills Report which was produced earlier this year. This document is designed to identify industry-specific issues that will need to be considered as part of … Read More

Last month AFAM and Skills Impact visited the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA), Thoroughbred Breeders NSW (TBNSW) and Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) to learn more about some of their innovative programs addressing industry skill shortages. Skills Impact updated the horse breeding qualifications in 2019 and the qualifications were registered on the National Training Register in September 2019. The industry is collaborating with a wide range of local and international stakeholders to develop and promote rewarding training and career opportunities for people interested in the … Read More

The Queensland Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is investigating the introduction of work health and Safety (WHS) regulations to improve the safety of workers and others when operating quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSV) at a workplace. Quad bikes and SSVs are popular vehicles due to their adaptability, ease of operation and low running costs and are often used by farmers, producers, local and state governments, search and rescue teams, and adventure tourism. However, their use is associated with many … Read More

Skills Impact would like to congratulate Board Member, Les Gordon on his induction to the National Farmers Federation Award of Honour Roll, in recognition of the many decades of service to the industry, including serving as Vice President and Water Committee Chair. Les joins only 12 other honour roll inductees. Les has worked in farming for over 40 years, as part of his family business and in several industry-related governance roles. He is a current Board Director at Skills Impact, where … Read More

Skills in biosecurity, work health and safety, and animal welfare practices are crucial for Australia’s pig and poultry farming industries in producing quality meat and egg products.