Thank you to those who provided feedback on a key training package project proposed for 2021 – 2024 and specific changes to the industry environment that were identified in this year’s Annual Update to the IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work (Skills Forecast).
Australia’s reputation for producing high quality meat has been built by a skilled and trained meat processing workforce.
This year’s Annual Update includes information about employers’ use of training packages and qualifications, barriers to hiring apprentices and trainees, and reasons behind non-completion rates. It highlights the impact of COVID-19, including on local and global markets and on training.
The proposed project is summarised below.
The draft Annual Update will be submitted from the Meat Industry Reference Committee to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for their consideration.
Proposed Project: Meat Processing Skills Review
This project proposes a full review of the AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package, to take place over three stages (approximately three years). The training package has undergone a series of small changes over the last five years, designed to meet specific industry needs. It is designed for workplace-based delivery and includes elements that are no longer considered best practice in the VET system. The aim of this project is to review all 24 qualifications, 446 units of competency and 75 skill sets so they not only meet Training Package Standards, but so they are more user friendly for employers, learners and registered training providers (RTOs). This work will reduce duplication across the training package, improve the ability for employers and learners to choose the appropriate program of learning, and will simplify RTO delivery.