Helping to deliver better outcomes for the VET sector
Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance
A Jobs and Skills Council funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Welcome to AUSMASAs October edition of The Journey.
We provide industry with a strong, strategic voice to ensure Australia's VET sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. Hear more about our projects from our CEO, Dr Gavin Lind .
National Skills Plan Overview
The newly released National Skills Plan outlines Skills Ministers’ vision for the national vocational education and training (VET) system and the approach to achieving the shared goals of the 5- year National Skills Agreement. The plan was developed in collaboration with states and territories, with input from Jobs and Skills Councils, Jobs and Skills Australia, the Coalition of Peaks, and government.
The new stewardship model will support governments to work collaboratively and:
● provides context on the current skills and training landscape and the delivery of national reforms.
● describes planned action to reform VET system architecture, strengthen the industry and workforce evidence base to address national priorities.
● identifies early national action to address national priorities and key national milestones.?
Projects Update
Qualifications Reform
We are delighted to announce the completion of our Qualifications Reform Design Group program of work to road-test the proposed purpose-led qualification model. Now submitted to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), we look forward to sharing the reports in coming months.?
Perceptions of Automotive Careers
Our Perceptions of Automotive Careers project reached its second milestone in late August, when the initial report was submitted to DEWR. Planning is now underway for the final phase deliverables, including consultation with 45-50 key stakeholders.?Throughout October, in depth interviews will be undertaken, after which the project will move into the analysis phase.?
Autonomous Workplace Operations
Now in its final stage, our Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations project continues to receive expressions of interest from RTOs and industry stakeholders in mining, manufacturing, transport, logistics, warehousing, and agriculture.
Click to learn more or enquire about accessing the free resource pack for the four core units in RII21222 - Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations.
Our Submissions
Battery Breakthrough Initiative submission
We welcomed the opportunity to provide advice on the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Battery Breakthrough Initiative. Our high-level submission focuses on key parts of the initiative, including outcomes, focus areas, structure and financial design features, using the ARENA questions. Download the full submission to see our responses to the consultation questions.
ANZSCO round 4 submission
Our submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics round 4 of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)?consultation includes feedback from industry to propose and endorse various changes to automotive occupations.?
As a JSC, we primarily use ANZSCO to develop our Workforce Plan. We analyse ANZSCO's unit group and occupation levels, along with employment and occupation data, to differentiate between occupations, as some may not be specific to one industry or may fall within larger, non-exclusive unit groups.?
In our submission and Workforce Plan 2024, we highlighted that switching to electrification is both a challenge and an opportunity for the industry, which should be reflected. It affects ABS workforce data and NCVER apprenticeship data, which rely on ANZSCO's structure.
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Training Product Feedback
We are responsible for nationally recognised training products:
·?AUM – Automotive Manufacturing
·?AUR – Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
·?RII – Resources and Infrastructure (mining)
If you have suggestions on how the training packages can be improved, we want to hear from you. Provide your feedback
2024 Workforce Plan
Australia is the largest source of iron ore, bauxite, and lithium in the world, ranks second in gold production, and serves as a key supplier of critical minerals, coal, and industrial commodities. With 348 operating mines producing 19 different mineral commodities, Australia is widely recognised for its leadership in mining production, technology, and sustainability.?Read our 2024 Workforce Plan.
Your feedback on our 2024 Workforce Plan is important to us.
We would like to know the topics we should explore further, or where we should provide more insights as we prepare for our next iteration of the Workforce Plan.
Industry Insights
Our 'Industry Insights' series aims to share valuable insights from industry stakeholders on the attraction and retention of talent in the mining and automotive industries.
Thank you to our Mining SWAP Chair, Zane Hughes. Zane discusses the importance of attracting First Nations and migrant groups who are "first in family" to mining.
Industry Papers and Reports
VET Workforce Blueprint
In collaboration with states and territories, the Government has released the VET Workforce Blueprint to help grow Australia’s VET workforce. The Blueprint identifies opportunities and actions to attract, retain, develop and support Australia’s VET workforce. Learn more.
JSC-led VET Workforce Project Industry Briefing
DEWR is planning an industry briefing?to share details of the JSC-led VET Workforce project with JSC stakeholders so they can hear from the department about the project as well as the VET Workforce Blueprint.?The online webinar is scheduled for 11:00am – 12:00pm AEDT Thursday?31?October 2024. Join the webinar.
Jobs and Skills Australia has published the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL)
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has published the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), previously known as the Skills Priority List.?The OSL highlights occupations currently experiencing shortages, where employers struggle or face significant challenges to fill vacancies. Explore the insights.
Standards for Registered Training Organisations
The Government has released the revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These standards will support high-quality training for VET students and help the VET sector prepare for the changes before they come into effect on 1 July 2025. Read the guidance material.
National Hydrogen Strategy
The Australian Government’s 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy provides the framework to guide Australia on the path to becoming a global hydrogen leader by 2030; Enabling domestic decarbonisation through the development of the hydrogen industry and ensure economic benefit for all Australians through the development of the hydrogen industry. Download the full report.
Stakeholder Engagement
Our Principal Industry Engagement Advisor, David Hynes, attended the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition in Perth. The event emphasises the increasing need for skilled workers and training to meet the industry's future demands View our LinkedIn post to learn more.
Our team had the pleasure of travelling to Darwin to host our Mining Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel (SWAP) meeting, join an educational tour of the former Rum Jungle Mine and host the Darwin?launch of our 2024 Workforce Plan. View our LinkedIn post to learn more.
Our CEO, Dr Gavin Lind, was honoured to participate in the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) webinar on the industry's vital role in the new TAFE Centres of Excellence. View our LinkedIn post to learn more.