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Supporting Women and Gender Diversity: Guidance for Training Material Developers and Trainers
This project focuses on creating guidance materials to assist developers of training packages, course materials, trainers, and assessors in better addressing the specific training needs of women and promoting gender diversity in the forest and wood product industries. The objective is to ensure that training programs are inclusive.
Pilot Regions
- Not Applicable
Pilot Sectors
- All Sectors
Activities
Define the scope of the guidance materials for training package developers, resource creators, and trainers and assessors.
Review current training resources used in pilot projects 3, 16 and 18 to identify content that can be adapted and added to better support women and gender diversity.
Develop and customise guidance materials based on feedback and identified needs.
Test the new and customised materials with a sample group of trainers, assessors, and industry stakeholders to gather feedback and refine and finalise the materials.
Make the guidance materials accessible on the virtual resource library created under Project 21.
Prepare a final report on the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Methodology Report | December 2024 |
| Preliminary and Final Guidance Materials | Mar 2025 / Jun 2025 |
| Accessible on Virtual Resource Library | March 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
Elements of this project are anticipated to integrate with projects 3, 16 and 18.
Partners
- Content Developer
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Workforce Development Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Developing Training Materials for Industry Micro-Credentials and Traineeships
This project aims to develop and share training materials for various roles and activities within the forestry and wood products industry. These materials will support micro-credentials, traineeships under the Forestry Workforce Training Program (FWTP), and other industry training priorities.
Key focus areas also include cultural awareness, gender diversity, safety, and Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) literacy.
The objective is to provide accessible and comprehensive resources that meet the training needs of the industry and cater to diverse learner groups, including women and First Nations Australians.
Pilot Regions
- Nationally
Pilot Sectors
- All Sectors
Activities
Gather input on training resource needs and priorities from relevant FWTP projects and broader engagement for national qualifications.
Conduct a market analysis of existing training resources, with a focus on cultural awareness, safety, LLND literacy, and identified industry-specific training needs. Identify gaps and explore opportunities for adapting or developing new training materials.
Prepare a report summarising the findings from the resource review, including recommendations for acquiring existing resources and developing additional ones. Assess the suitability of identified training resources for online learning or transitioning from face-to-face to online delivery.
Create a detailed and prioritised list of resources to be developed, with clear timelines and assigned responsibilities.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop the prioritised resources.
Compile all developed and customised training materials into the virtual resource library created under Project 21.
Prepare a report that outlines a plan for promotion, regular reviews and updates to ensure the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Prepare a final report summarising the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Consultation Reports | December 2024 |
| Resource Analysis Report | March 2025 |
| Preliminary and Final Prioritised Resource List | Dec 2024 / Mar 2025 |
| Staged Training Materials Developed | Jun 2025/ Sep 2025 / Dec 2025 / Mar 2026 |
| Accessible on Virtual Resource Library | Mar 2026 |
| Long-Term Maintenance Plan | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
Elements of this project are anticipated to integrate with projects 2, 3, 11 and 13.
Partners
- Content Developer
- Program Participants
- Subject Mater Experts
- Skills Insight JSC
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Project Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Integrating Training Materials into Online Learning Systems
This project aims to transition key sections of several qualifications within the forestry and wood products industry into online learning systems.
The objective is to work with industry training and education providers to develop accessible, high-quality online learning materials for a range of qualifications, including the forest operations Diploma and postgraduate courses, pulp and paper manufacturing Certificate IV and Diploma, and timber systems design and manufacturing courses.
Pilot Regions
- Nationally
Pilot Sectors
- All Sectors
Activities
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritise components of selected qualifications and courses that can be transitioned from face-to-face to online delivery.
Evaluate their suitability for online learning, considering the complexity of skills, hands-on requirements, and industry requirements; gather insights to understand potential challenges of moving to online platforms.
Prepare a detailed priority report with recommendations based on the assessments and feedback.
Transition prioritised resources into online modules in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Publish the final online resources on the virtual resource library created under Project 21.
Compile a report summarising the lessons learned, with a plan for regular reviews and updates to ensure the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Prepare a final report summarising the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Identified Training Components for Online Delivery | December 2024 |
| Suitability Analysis Report | March 2025 |
| Prioritised Resource List | March 2025 |
| Staged Online Resources Developed | Jun 2025 / Sep 2025 Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Accessible on Virtual Resource Library | Mar 2026 |
| Long-term Maintenance Plan | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
This project is not expected to depend on or affect any other projects.
Partners
- Content Developer
- Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA)
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Project Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]
Virtual Library and Catalogue of Industry Training Materials
This project creates a virtual library and catalogue that houses course content, training materials, assessment resources, and other training infrastructure related to the forestry and wood products industry.
The virtual library will provide easy access to a wide range of educational materials, including those developed as part of the Forestry Workforce Training Program.
Pilot Regions
- Not Applicable
Pilot Sectors
- All Sectors
Activities
Conduct research and analysis to identify potential e-library platforms, focusing on functionality, scalability, user-friendliness, and cost.
Consult with relevant stakeholders such as Forestry Australia, FWPA Forest Learning, and Appita to gather insights on their existing virtual libraries and explore collaboration opportunities, including content integration with the selected platform. Document the findings.
Define the scope and objectives of the virtual library, including target users, content types, and key functionalities.
Outline the technical requirements for the e-library platform, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and content repositories.
Draft a detailed implementation strategy, covering timelines, budget, and risk management and set up and configure the chosen e-library platform according to the implementation strategy.
Migrate existing content including courses, training materials, and assessments, ensuring proper categorisation and accessibility.
Prepare a report that outlines a plan for long-term maintenance of the virtual library platform.
Promote the virtual library through industry channels, newsletters, and social media to maximise awareness and usage.
Prepare a final report summarising the overall project for broader accessibility.
Timeline
| Platform Research Report | March 2024 |
| Consultation Insights Report | June 2025 |
| Implementation Strategy Document | September 2025 |
| Configured & Populated Virtual Library Platform | Dec 2026 / Mar 2026 |
| Long-Term Maintenance Plan | May 2026 |
| Promoted Virtual Library Platform | May 2026 |
| Final Report | May 2026 |
Related Projects
This project is not expected to depend on or affect any other projects.
Partners
- Larkscape or Go-to-Market (Web Developer)
Project Coordinator
[Name]
Project Manager
wdm@forestworks.com.au
T: [Phone Number]