Forestry Workforce Training Program 2024-2027
Piloting innovative training models, micro-credentials and inclusive pathways to build a skilled forestry and wood products workforce, while developing trainer capacity and resource infrastructure for lasting industry-wide impact.
The program is now fully underway, with all projects active and several pilots already delivering outcomes on the ground. Additional pilots will open for enrolment in early 2026. Industry interest has been exceptional. Explore the project pages to learn more about each project and its progress.
Skills Recognition
This theme encompasses two projects aimed at developing tools and resources for assessment-only pathways (RPL, RCC) and hybrid delivery models (RPL/RCC combined with workplace training to address skills gaps).
Project 1.
Mapping SOP Skills to Accredited Qualifications for Industry Workers
Project 5.
RPL, RCC, and Hybrid Pathways: Flexible and Cost-Effective Training and Assessment Methods
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
Trainer and Assessor Capacity
This theme encompasses three projects that focus on developing flexible training and assessment models, as well as capacity development for workplace-based trainers.
Project 4.
Financial Support Model, Resources and Pilots to Upskill Workplace Trainers and RTO Staff
Project 7.
Training Model for Saw Technician and Wood Machinist Occupations
Project 8.
Optimising RTO Training and Assessment Methods for Harvesting Operators
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
Micro-Credentials for Skills Development
This theme encompasses four projects aimed at developing targeted, stackable micro-credentials that provide credit toward the completion of a forestry or wood products qualification.
Project 2.
Implementing Stackable Micro-Credentials for Essential Industry Skills
Project 11.
Tech-Literate Traineeships for School Students in Forestry and Wood Processing
Project 13.
Training Program for Mid-Career Leaders in the Industry
Project 22.
Micro-Credentials on First Nations Cultural Awareness and Engagement, for the Industry
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion
This theme encompasses five projects that focus on developing mentoring and training programs for underrepresented groups, including tailored micro-credentials for women and First Nations individuals.
Project 3.
Flexible Micro-Credential Delivery Models for Women and Underrepresented Groups in the Industry
Project 16.
Work-Readiness Training for Women in the Industry
Project 18.
Upskilling Women as Trainers, Assessors and Training Coordinators
Project 17.
Mentoring Program for Women in the Industry
Project 12.
First Nations Education and Employment Transition Programs in the Northern Territory
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
Training Materials & System Development
This theme encompasses four projects aimed at developing training materials and a supporting digital platform for seamless, consistent sector-wide sharing.
Project 15.
Supporting Women and Gender Diversity: Guidance for Training Material Developers and Trainers
Project 19.
Developing Training Materials for Industry Micro-Credentials and Traineeships
Project 20.
Integrating Training Materials into Online Learning Systems
Project 21.
Virtual Library and Catalogue of Industry Training Materials
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager – Stakeholder Engagement
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
Engagement Infrastructure
This theme includes four projects focused on developing digital platforms for engagement, aggregating training needs, and a tertiary education program for forestry.
Project 6.
Virtual Networks and Community of Practice for Industry Workforce Development
Project 9.
Demand Aggregation Tool for Industry Training Needs
Project 10.
Enhancing Industry and VET Engagement through National Workforce Development Managers
Project 14.
Enhancing Industry Tertiary Education
Get Involved
Georgiana Daian
Program Manager
gdaian@forestworks.com.au
Kaye Tyter
Workforce Development Manager
ktyter@forestworks.com.au
Anthony Walsh
Workforce Development & Projects Manager – ForestEdu
awalsh@forestworks.com.au
The national educational hub supporting skills, knowledge, and workforce development across Australia’s forestry and timber industries. It is being developed with FWTP funding.