Industry Reference Committee
The Industry Reference Committee (IRC) was made up of people with experience, skills and knowledge in the agriculture and production horticulture industry, covering a breadth of experience from across relevant sectors.
The IRC acted as a conduit for industry to provide feedback to government about industry trends and skills needs, and has responsibility for overseeing the development of units of competency, skill sets and qualifications for the industry it services.
Throughout the duration of its role as a Skills Service Organisation, Skills Impact provided support services to a group of related IRCs so they could effectively connect and engage with industry about their skill needs. All IRCs were appointed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). Nominees operated in the best interest of the industry sector.
Past Meetings
The Timber Building Solutions Industry Reference Committee was operational from 2017 to 2022, including meetings on:
13 November 2019
7 March 2019
27 March 2018*
27 November 2017
5 April 2017
14 February 2017 – Induction and initial meeting
Note: the Forest and Wood Products Industry Reference Committee was previously responsible for overseeing the development of units of competency, skill sets and qualifications for the timber building solutions sectors.
Committee Membership
Nominee | Organisation | Member Type |
| Alicia Oelkers | TABMA | Peak/Advisory/Association |
| Denise Campbell-Burns | CFMEU Manufacturing Division | Employee Association |
| Gavin Matthew (chair) | Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | Peak/Advisory/Association |
| Kersten Gentle | Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia (FTMA) | Peak/Advisory/Association |
| Marie Claire McKiernan | MGATMA | Peak/Advisory/Association |
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