Federal, state, and territory Skills and Training Ministers convened in Melbourne have launched the National Skills Plan, a key initiative of the National Skills Agreement aimed at strengthening Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system.
The Plan will guide collaboration between unions, employers, and the VET sector to address national training priorities and outcomes.
Key topics at the meeting which took place on September 20 included supporting workers impacted by the transition to a net zero economy, opportunities for higher-level apprenticeship models, and revising standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
The ministers also discussed the progress on Closing the Gap commitments, particularly in providing better skills training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The launch of the National Skills Plan marks a new era of shared stewardship in Australia’s VET system, with TAFEs recognised as key institutions. The meeting celebrated the establishment of six TAFE Centres of Excellence across the country, focused on national priorities like clean energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
The ministers agreed to continue working on apprenticeship reforms, improve access to foundation skills, and implement the revised RTO standards. They will meet again in December to address further national priorities, including securing the skills needed for Australia’s housing supply.
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