Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs)
NSW Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs) are independent, industry-led organisations that provide advice to the NSW Government on skills, workforce and vocational education and training matters.
How ITABs support industry and government
ITABs are independent, industry-led organisations that represent their sectors on vocational education and training (VET), workforce development and skills matters. They provide advice on industry skills needs, training packages and vocational training orders (VTOs).
There are 10 ITABs, each covering specific industry sectors and training package areas.
ITABs work with employers, industry representatives, training providers, schools and government stakeholders to identify workforce challenges, skills needs and emerging priorities across NSW industries.
ITABs provide advice on:
- current and emerging industry skills needs
- workforce challenges, priorities and opportunities
- apprenticeships and traineeships, including school-based pathways
- vocational training orders (VTOs)
- development, review and implementation of training packages and training products
- workforce and skills issues affecting their industries
ITABs also share information and advice with state, territory and Commonwealth stakeholders on workforce and skills issues affecting industries across New South Wales.
Find an ITAB
Use the list below to find the ITAB relevant to your industry.
- Arts, Technology and Business ITAB
- Agriculture and Food ITAB
- Automotive and Transport ITAB
- Building, Infrastructure and Construction ITAB
- Forestry ITAB
- Health and Care ITAB
- Electrotechnology and Utilities ITAB
- Manufacturing ITAB
- Public Services ITAB
- Retail and Recreation ITAB
For more details contact ITABS@det.nsw.edu.au
Arts, Technology and Business ITAB
ACFIPS (Arts Communication Finance Industries Property Services)
Contact details
Max Wilson - Executive Officer
Email: max.wilson@acfips.org.au
Mobile: 0407 070 840
PO Box 985
Newport Beach NSW 2106
Industry sectors
- Business Services (BSB)
- Property Services (CPP)
- Creative Arts and Culture (CUA)
- Financial Services (FNS)
- Foundation Skills (FSK)
- Printing and Graphic Arts (ICP)
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Training and Education (TAE)
Agriculture and Food ITAB
AFAM (Agriculture, Food and Animal Management)
Contact details
Ben Holmes - Executive Officer
Email: bholmes@mintrac.com.au
Mobile: 0474 441 281
PO Box 7133
East Ballina NSW 2478
Industry sectors
- Animal Care and Management (ACM)
- Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management (AHC)
- Australian Meat Processing (AMP)
- Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical (FBP)
- Racing and Breeding (RGR)
- Seafood (SFI)
Automotive and transport ITAB
Automotive Training Board (NSW)
Contact details
Debbie Joyce - Executive Officer
Email: debbiej@atbnsw.com.au
Phone: (02) 8251 0032
Mobile: 0419 436 685
Level 1, 299 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Industry sectors
- Automotive Manufacturing (AUM)
- Automotive Retail, Service and Repair (AUR)
- Aviation (AVI)
- Maritime (MAR)
- Transport and Logistics (TLI)
Building, Infrastructure and Construction ITAB
BCRI (Building, Construction, Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training
Contact details
Bob Bowden - Executive Officer
Email: bbowden@bcritab.com.au
Mobile: 0412 753 298
30-32 Pomeroy Street
Homebush NSW 2140
Industry sectors
- Construction, Plumbing and Services (CPC)
- Construction, Plumbing and Services (CPC08)
- Resources and Infrastructure (RII)
Forestry ITAB
Contact details
Tim Cleary - Executive Officer
Email: tcleary@forestworks.com.au
Mobile: 0438 846 546
3/215 - 217 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Industry sectors
- Forest and Wood Products (FWP)
- Furnishing (MSF)
- Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (PPM)
Health and Care ITAB
Community Services & Health Industry Training Advisory Body
Contact details
Susan Scowcroft - Executive Director
Email: sscowcroft@csh-itab.com.au
Mobile: 0418 478 012
PO Box 366
Terrigal NSW 2066
Industry sectors
- Community Services (CHC)
- Health (HLT)
Electrotechnology and Utilities ITAB
NSW U&E ITAB (NSW Utilities & Electrotechnology Industry Training Advisory Body Ltd)
Contact details
Melissa Wortman - Executive Officer
Email: melissa@uensw.com.au
Mobile: 0421 830 056
PO Box 1711
Chatswood NSW 2057
Industry sectors
- Electrotechnology (UEE, UEE11)
- Gas Industry (UEG)
- Electricity Supply Industry Generation (UEP)
- Transmission, Distribution and Rail (UET)
Manufacturing ITAB
MSA NSW ITAB (Manufacturing Skills Australia)
Contact details
Leon Drury - Executive Officer
Email: leon.drury@mskills.org.au
Phone: (02) 9955 5500
Mobile: 0414 912 383
PO Box 89
Silverdale NSW 2752
Industry sectors
- Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM)
- Metal and Engineering (MEM05)
- Manufacturing (MSM)
- Manufacturing (MSA07)
- Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (MST, LMT07)
- Aeroskills (MEA)
- Laboratory Operations (MSL)
- Sustainability (MSS)
- Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining (PMA)
- Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking (PMB)
Public Services ITAB
Contact details
Sarah Rosen - Executive Officer
Email: sarah.rosen@publicservicesitab.org.au
PO Box 89
Silverdale NSW 2752
Industry sectors
- Correctional Services (CSC)
- Defence (DEF)
- Local Government (LGA)
- National Water (NWP)
- Police (POL)
- Public Sector (PSP)
- Public Safety (PUA)
Retail and Recreation ITAB
Contact details
Jackie Zelinsky - Executive Officer
Email: nswitab@skillsiq.com.au
Phone: +61497446589
Mobile: 0438 233 797
PO Box 4194
Sydney NSW 2001
Industry sectors
- Floristry (SFL)
- Hairdressing and Beauty Services (SHB)
- Funeral Services (SIF)
- Retail Services (SIR)
- Sport, Fitness and Recreation (SIS)
- Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (SIT)