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The AISC Emergency Response Sub-Committee: A year in review
Thursday, December 17, 2020 | ArticleThe establishment and operation of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) Emergency Response Sub-Committee (ERSC) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely welcomed by the VET sector. As the ERSC’s term has now ended, with the last meeting held on 9 December 2020, we reflect on... Read more
Streamlining and new framework to prioritise training package development
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | ArticleIn response to a direction from Skills Ministers, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has agreed to delete 975 units of competency and 46 qualifications identified as having zero enrolments over the past three years. The training products will be deleted from the... Read more
Two skill sets to support 5G Cellular network
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | ArticleThe following two skill sets have been endorsed by the AISC Emergency Response Sub-Committee to support the rollout of cellular wireless networks, including 5G and future network generations: ICTSS00115 XG Cellular Network Infrastructure Rollout Skill Set ICTSS00116 XG Cellular Network... Read more
Strengthening Engagement and Support for Industry Reference Committees: An Action Plan
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | ArticleA priority for the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has been to cultivate deeper engagement with industry and other stakeholders on all aspects of the national training system. The AISC has focused on improved communication and a desire to draw on the expertise of industry, in... Read more
2020-21 Industry Updates: National Industry Insights Report
Friday, November 20, 2020 | ArticleThe data and information contained in the AISC’s National Industry Insights Report (NIIR) is updated every year to ensure it remains relevant, and presents customised analysis of Australian skills needs, training patterns, and economic and employment trends. The NIIR brings together data,... Read more
Cross-sector supply chain project
Friday, November 13, 2020 | ArticleSupply chains are all around us and affect how we live, as well as the movement of products, people and data. The food we eat, clothes we wear, buildings we inhabit, and transport we use are all examples of how we benefit from multiple supply chains. The Australian Industry and Skills... Read more
New training products to support critical skills for recovery
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | ArticleThe AISC Emergency Response Sub-Committee (Sub-Committee) has now endorsed five new skill sets and a new resource for the ICT sector to support displaced workers to transition into new employment opportunities and enable small business to quickly gain the skills they need to adapt to the changing... Read more
Statement on the Sport, Fitness and Recreation and Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training packages
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | ArticleThe Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) Emergency Response Sub-Committee has released a statement to highlight existing flexibilities in delivery arrangements in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation and the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training packages. The statement also includes... Read more
National Industry Insights Report
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | ArticleThe AISC’s National Industry Insights Report (NIIR) presents a customised analysis of Australian labour market data on skills needs, training patterns, and economic and employment trends. It brings together this data, along with grassroots industry intelligence and other literature to... Read more
BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | ArticleThe updated BSB Business Services Training Package has been released on the national register (training.gov.au) and implementation support is available. The BSB Training Package is a key component of the national vocational training system, with more than 350,000 Australians enrolling in a BSB... Read more