Training package qualifications are occupational skills standards against which training delivery and assessment of competency can take place. They are developed through a process of national consultation with the industry relevant to the Qualification.
Training packages are developed by industry and endorsed for use in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). The AISC’s role is to ensure that the directions taken by Skills Ministers are informed by an industry-based perspective focused on the quality and relevance of the national training system. The AISC is responsible for appointing Industry Reference Committee (IRC) members.
Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) are the key industry advisory bodies to the AISC. IRCs are made up of experts in relevant industry sectors and play a critical role in identifying and responding to emerging skills and training needs. Through IRCs, industry requirements for skills are considered and defined in training packages.
IRCs are supported in their work by independent, professional service organisations, known as Skills Service Organisations (SSOs). SSOs support IRCs in their engagement with industry, employers, and enterprises to identify the skills required for jobs, and to drive the training package development and review process so that units of competency and qualifications align with modern work practices. SSOs support IRCs to ensure training packages are developed in accordance with the Standards for Training Packages.
Currently, the TAE Training Package is being developed. You can access more information about the new updates by reading this blog article HERE