40th Meeting of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee
Aged Care and Disability Support Qualifications Review
The Committee welcomed Ms Jodie Davis, Chair, Direct Client Care Industry Reference Committee (IRC), and Melinda Brown, General Manager, SkillsIQ, who provided an update on progress with the review to update the Certificate III in Individual Support, the Certificate IV in Ageing Support, and the Certificate IV in Disability.
Members noted that the second round of stakeholder consultation was undertaken at the end of July and that the draft training products were on track and in the process of being finalised ahead of submission to the AISC for consideration at its 12 October 2021 meeting.
The Committee acknowledged the stakeholder consultation process to date has been comprehensive, with multiple opportunities for industry engagement.
Mining Skills Organisation Pilot
The Committee welcomed Mr Gavin Lind, Interim CEO, and Mr Nigel Haywood, General Manager, from the Mining Skills Organisation Pilot (MSOP) who provided an update on progress with the four ‘project hubs’ under the MSOP.
Members noted each of the four ‘project hubs’ address an issue that is of critical importance to the mining industry, including: digital transformation; apprenticeships; attraction and retention; and qualifications reform.
Members also noted the MSOP is in the process of trialling an accelerated apprenticeship program in Western Australian and Queensland that, if successful, could be considered for adoption across other industries in the future.
VET Reform update
The Committee received an overview of the advice provided by the Transition Advisory Group (TAG) to support the design, implementation, and transition to the new industry engagement arrangements.
The Committee also discussed potential approaches to support the efficient transition to the new industry engagement model.
Case for Endorsement – New
The Committee considered the following five new Cases for Endorsement for referral to Skills Ministers:
| IRC | Details of submission | AISC Decision |
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Meat IRC AMP Australian Training Package – Meat Rendering projects |
The Case for Endorsement includes: • 1 updated qualification • 9 updated units of competency • 4 updated qualifications • 3 new skill sets • 6 updated skill sets |
Approved the training products for endorsement. |
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Financial Services IRC FNS Financial Services Training Package |
The Case for Endorsement includes two projects: Project A – Life Insurance • 1 updated qualification • 2 updated skill sets • 9 updated units of competency • 5 new units of competency. Project B – Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking • 1 updated qualification |
Approved the training products for endorsement. |
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Maritime IRC MAR Maritime Training Package Release 8.0 - Operations (Linesperson) and Dredging Operations |
The Case for Endorsement includes: • 8 updated qualifications • 7 updated units of competency • 1 new unit of competency • 1 new skill set • 4 updated skill sets |
Approved the training products for endorsement. |
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Personal Services IRC SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package Version 4.0 |
The Case for Endorsement includes: • 6 updated qualifications • 2 new qualifications • 44 updated units of competency • 30 new units of competency • 3 deleted units of competency |
Approved the training products for endorsement. |
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Electrotechnology IRC UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Release 3.0 |
The Case for Endorsement includes: • 1 qualification to transition to 2012 Standards for Training Packages • 2 updated skill sets • 1 updated unit of competency • 5 new units of competency • 4 new skill sets |
Approved the training products for endorsement. |
Cases for Change
The Committee considered the following nineteen Case for Change projects across eight IRCs:
| IRC | Details of submission | AISC Decision |
|---|---|---|
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Client Services IRC CHC Community Services – Diploma of Financial Counselling |
This Case for Change includes: • 1 updated qualification |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Education IRC TAE Training and Education Training Package |
This Case for Change includes: • 1 complete training package review • 2 new units of competency • 1 new skill set |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Correctional Services IRC CSC Correctional Services – Correctional Practice |
This Case for Change includes: • 2 qualification reviews • 38 unit of competency reviews • 2 new units of competency • 1 new skill set |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Maritime IRC MAR Maritime – Autonomous Maritime Systems |
This Case for Change includes: • 8 new units of competency • 3 new skill sets |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Water IRC NWP National Water |
This Case for Change includes two projects: Project A – Flood Site Operations • 1 new unit of competency • 1 new skill set Project B – Water Network Maintenance • 4 new units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Public Safety IRC PUA Public Safety |
This Case for Change includes three projects: Project A – Emergency Care • 5 updated units of competency Project B – Emergency Management • 1 updated qualification • 12 updated units of competency • 4 new units of competency Project C – Fire • 3 updated qualifications • 26 updated units of competency • 3 new units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Rail IRC TLI Transport and Logistics – Rail Traffic Pilot |
This Case for Change includes: • 1 new unit of competency • 1 new skill set |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Electrotechnology IRC UEE Electrotechnology The AISC considered nine separate Electrotechnology projects which, collectively, sought to review and update the majority of the UEE Electrotechnology training package. Given the significant quantum of work proposed, the AISC approved the majority of the proposed projects (six out of nine), taking into consideration: • evidence that the projects (individually and when considered as a whole work program) can be completed by December 2022 • industry need and stakeholder support • the relative complexity of the work, including interaction with licensing ad regulatory regimes. |
This Case for Change includes nine projects: Project A – Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical • 1 qualification review • 5 new units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
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Project B – Electrical Meters • 1 updated unit of competency • 1 new skill set |
Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project C – Hazardous Areas • 2 qualification reviews • 11 new units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project D – Rail Signalling • 1 updated qualification • 20 updated units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project E – Electronics and Communications • 5 qualification reviews • 77 updated units of competency |
Not Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project F – Instrumentation and Control • 7 qualification reviews • 50 updated units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project G – Refrigeration and Airconditioning • 1 qualification review • 38 updated units of competency |
Not Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project H – Renewables • 8 qualification reviews • 50 updated units of competency |
Not Approved to proceed to training package development. | |
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Project I – Computer Systems and Engineering • 1 qualification review • 24 updated units of competency |
Approved to proceed to training package development. |
Next meeting
The next AISC meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 October 2021.
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