This theme covers four projects centred around micro-credentials to support:
• New entrants start their careers
• Developing transferable skills across multiple sectors
• Enhancing mid-career professionals’ expertise and leadership
• Supporting underrepresented groups through mentoring and tailored programs.
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Implementing Stackable Micro-Credentials for Essential Industry Skills
This project focuses on implementing stackable micro-credentials aligned with national qualifications, targeting essential and transferable industry skills.
These micro-credentials will be designed to benefit various sectors of the forest and wood products industry, particularly where there is high labour turnover and shared skill sets.
Pilot Regions
- QLD – Southern / NE NSW
- TAS
- SA/VIC Greater Green Triangle
- WA
Pilot Sectors
- Forest growing & management
- Harvesting & haulage
- Sawmilling & processing
- Timber building products manufacturing
- Women / First Nations
Activities
Identify essential and transferable skills needed across different job functions and sectors, including agriculture and rural manufacturing and a focus on high-turnover jobs and underrepresented groups such as First Nations Australians and women.
Organise these skills into modular, stackable micro-credentials suitable for both new workers and those already employed.
Assess the delivery of these micro-credentials through VET and higher education, using methods that ensure high engagement.
Create nationally recognised training products for micro-credentials not already aligned with the VET and higher education frameworks, in partnership with Skills Insight JSC and the higher education sector.
Identify the additional support and training resources needed for trainers and assessors to effectively deliver these programs.
Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to raise awareness and encourage participation.
Recruit pilot participants ensuring diverse representation from the selected regions.
Test those micro-credential programs that are ready for delivery in selected regions and sectors and refine them.
Develop a strategy to expand the micro-credential programs across various sectors and regions. Prepare a final report on the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Consultation Process Documentation | December 2024 |
| Skills Mapping into Micro-credentials | March 2025 |
| Alignment with National Standards | March 2025 |
| Feasibility Analysis and Implementation Framework | March 2025 |
| Outreach and Support Strategy | March 2025 |
| Pilot Progress and Final Reports | Jun 2025 / Sep 2025 / Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Scaling Plan | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
Elements of this project are anticipated to integrate with projects 19 and 20.
Partners
- Timber Training Creswick
- Timber Queensland
- Skills Insight JSC
- Content Developer
Regions
- QLD – Southern / NE NSW
- TAS
- SA/VIC Greater Green Triangle
- WA
Sectors
- Forest growing & management
- Harvesting & haulage
- Sawmilling & processing
- Timber building products manufacturing
- Women / First Nations
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Workforce Development Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Tech-Literate Traineeships for School Students in Forestry and Wood Processing
This project aims to create and promote modern, technology-focused traineeships in the forestry and wood processing industry that students can begin while still in school. The objective is to equip young people with the skills needed in an increasingly tech-driven industry, while also providing a clear pathway from school to work.
Pilot Regions
- NSW – Southeast
- NT
- QLD – Southern / NE NSW
- SA/VIC Greater Green Triangle
Pilot Sectors
- Forest growing & management
- Harvesting & haulage
- Sawmilling & processing
- Timber building products manufacturing
- Women / First Nations
Activities
Conduct consultations to identify the needs and structure of tech-literate traineeships.
Analyse feedback and compile a report with findings and recommendations.
Work with Skills Insight JSC to draft and refine traineeship products (units of competency, skill sets) and pathways that align with national qualifications.
Develop materials, including student and teacher guides and assessment tools, needed to support the traineeship program
Identify regions, schools, and industry partners for a pilot program and secure necessary approvals and enrolments.
Provide training for trainers and industry mentors who will be involved in the traineeship program.
Launch the traineeship trials, monitor progress, and collect data on student engagement and outcomes.
Offer continuous support to participants throughout the trial period.
Develop tools to measure the success of the trials and analyse data on student performance and industry satisfaction.
Prepare pilot progress reports and develop a plan to scale the successful traineeship models to other regions and industries.
Prepare a final report on the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Industry Consultation Report | December 2024 |
| Developed Traineeship Products | March 2025 |
| Developed Training Materials | March 2025 |
| Pilot Program Plan | March 2025 |
| Pilot Progress and Final Reports | Jun 2025 / Sep 2025 / Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Scaling Strategy | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
Elements of this project are anticipated to integrate with projects 19 and 20.
Partners
- TAFE NSW
- Timber Training Creswick
- Tiwi Islands Training & Education Board
- Timber Queensland
- Skills Insight JSC
- Content Developer
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Workforce Development Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Training Program for Mid-Career Leaders in the Industry
This project aims to pilot a leadership training program designed for mid-career professionals in the forestry and wood products industry.
The program will offer micro-credentials aligned with national qualifications (referred to as skill sets), allowing participants to acquire leadership skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied to their roles. Additionally, these micro-credentials will contribute to their broader qualification pathways.
Pilot Regions
- NSW – Southeast
- VIC – Gippsland
- VIC/NSW – Murray
Pilot Sectors
- Forest growing & management
- Harvesting & haulage
- Sawmilling & processing
- Timber building products & manufacturing
- Women / First Nations
Activities
Review existing nationally recognised leadership and management skill sets and assess the need for additional skills through consultations.
Develop any additional skill sets in collaboration with Skills Insight JSC.
Adapt existing leadership training materials to better align with industry needs.
Develop the necessary resources, including training guides and assessment resources, for delivering the new skill sets.
Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to raise awareness and encourage participation.
Recruit pilot participants from the forestry and wood products industry, ensuring diverse representation from the selected regions.
Conduct an industry-wide pilot training program, providing training to mid-career leaders.
Evaluate the pilot program, gathering feedback to refine and improve the training.
Develop a plan to scale the successful traineeship program to other regions and industries.
Prepare a final report on the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Skill Set Review Report | December 2024 |
| Developed New Skill Sets | March 2025 |
| Developed Training Resources for Skill Sets | March 2025 |
| Outreach Strategy | March 2025 |
| Pilot Progress and Final Reports | Jun 2025 / Sep 2025 / Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Scaling Strategy | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
Elements of this project are anticipated to integrate with projects 19 and 20.
Partners
- Timber Queensland
- TAFE NSW
- Skills Insight JSC
- Content Developer
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Workforce Development Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Micro-Credentials on First Nations Cultural Awareness and Engagement, for the Industry
This project develops micro-credentials focused on increasing awareness of First Nations cultural considerations and values within the industry.
The objectives are to enhance engagement with First Nations peoples, including their roles as Traditional Owners and Custodians, and support First Nations peoples in employment within the forestry and wood products industry.
Pilot Regions
- NT
- QLD – Southern / NE NSW
- VIC/NSW – Murray
Pilot Sectors
- First Nations
- Forest growing & management
- Harvesting & haulage
Activities
Conduct initial consultations to understand cultural considerations, values, and priorities for engaging with First Nations peoples.
Outline the learning objectives for the micro-credentials, focusing on cultural awareness, engagement practices, and employment support for First Nations peoples.
Collaborate with Skills Insight JSC to ensure the micro-credentials align with national qualifications.
Create the micro-credential content for online delivery, including teaching and learning guides, multimedia elements, and assessment tools, tailored to reflect the unique cultural contexts of the selected regions.
Validate the content, ensuring it is accurate and culturally appropriate.
Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to raise awareness and encourage participation in the pilot program.
Recruit pilot participants from the forestry and wood products industry, ensuring diverse representation from the selected regions.
Conduct the pilot training, providing ongoing support to participants.
Develop evaluation criteria and tools, such as surveys, interview questions, and performance assessments. Collect and analyse feedback from pilot participants to refine the content and delivery methods.
Develop a plan to scale the traineeship program to other regions and sectors.
Prepare a final report summarising the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Consultation Report | December 2024 |
| Micro-Credentials Outline | December 2024 |
| Developed Micro-Credentials | March 2025 |
| Developed Micro-Credentials Training Materials | March 2025 |
| Outreach Strategy | March 2025 |
| Pilot Progress and Final Report | Jun 2025 / Sep 2025 / Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Scaling Strategy | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
This project is not expected to depend on or affect any other projects.
Partners
- Charles Darwin University
- Tiwi Islands Training & Education Board
- Gumatj Corporation
- The Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
- Tiwi Plantations Corporation
- Timber Queensland
- Skills Insight JSC
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Workforce Development Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]