Drivers seat for industry in shaping skills The AISC is focused on ensuring Australian Businesses now have a greater say about the businesses have the workforce they need to skills delivered in the vocational education be more innovative, productive and and training (VET) system, thanks to reforms competitive, and to power our economy. that put industry at the centre of training Industry Reference Committees package development. The AISC draws on advice from its network of The new system gives industry a central over 60 IRCs. IRCs are made up of members decision-making role through the Australian who are leaders in their own sectors from Industry and Skills Committee (AISC), and its – big business, small enterprises, peak bodies network of Industry Reference Committees and unions. (IRCs). These committees are made up of people with close links to industry, ensuring nationally recognised training packages are more responsive to businesses’ needs and the changing needs of the workplace. IRC members have an in-depth knowledge of The Australian Industry and Skills their industry and have a key role in making Committee sure that training package qualifications meet the needs of the sector they represent. They The AISC is an industry/government work across their industry to ensure their collaboration focused on: advice reflects the needs of employers and simplifying and demystifying the VET the modern economy. system amplifying the voice of industry in skills Skills Service Organisations training development, and building employer’s confidence in VET Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) are qualifications. independent professional service organisations that work on behalf of IRCs to consult widely with industry, prepare cases The AISC is made up of industry leaders with for change, and develop and revise training links across the economy including in the packages. construction, disability services, information technology, mining and hospitality and tourism sectors. The national peak industry bodies are also represented. The AISC collaborates with industry leaders, including through the Australian Become involved Government’s Industry Growth Centres (IGCs), and advises Commonwealth and State Skills The of industry is critical to delivering Ministers to make sure that the voice of quality and streamlined nationally recognised industry is heard. qualifications. Telling your IRC about your
Drivers seat for industry in shaping skills Businesses now have a greater say about the skills delivered in the vocational education and training (VET) system, thanks to reforms that put industry at the centre of training package development. The new system gives industry a central decision-making role through the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC), and its network of Industry Reference Committees (IRCs). These committees are made up of people with close links to industry, ensuring nationally recognised training packages are more responsive to businesses’ needs and the changing needs of the workplace. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee The AISC is an industry/government collaboration focused on: simplifying and demystifying the VET system amplifying the voice of industry in skills training development, and building employer’s confidence in VET qualifications. The AISC is made up of industry leaders with links across the economy including in the construction, disability services, information technology, mining and hospitality and tourism sectors. The national peak industry bodies are also represented. The AISC collaborates with industry leaders, including through the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Centres (IGCs), and advises Commonwealth and State Skills Ministers to make sure that the voice of industry is heard. The AISC is focused on ensuring Australian businesses have the workforce they need to be more innovative, productive and competitive, and to power our economy. Industry Reference Committees The AISC draws on advice from its network of over 60 IRCs. IRCs are made up of members who are leaders in their own sectors – from big business, small enterprises, peak bodies and unions. IRC members have an in-depth knowledge of their industry and have a key role in making sure that training package qualifications meet the needs of the sector they represent. They work across their industry to ensure their advice reflects the needs of employers and the modern economy. Skills Service Organisations Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) are independent professional service organisations that work on behalf of IRCs to consult widely with industry, prepare cases for change, and develop and revise training packages. Become involved The of industry is critical to delivering quality and streamlined nationally recognised qualifications. Telling your IRC about your