Trade Pathways Innovation Fund

Apprenticeship Careers Australia

Project location: Statewide

Crane operations

Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

Apprenticeship Careers Australia, the Crane Industry Council of Australia and TAFE NSW are partnering to establish a new pathway to Certificate III Construction Crane Operations. Existing crane operators can attain the qualification via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and stackable micro-credentials. New crane operators will have the opportunity to lift capabilities and make progress in their career.

Australian Hairdressing Council

Project location(s): Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Illawarra, Richmond – Tweed, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, Mid North Coast, Central West, New England and North West, Murray

Barbering

Certificate III in Barbering

The Australian Hairdressing Council and TAFE NSW are partnering to establish a new pathway to Certificate III Barbering for qualified hairdressers. The pathway will give hairdressers the skills required to excel as barbers. It will also reduce skills shortages in the industry by helping experienced hairdressers return to commercial salons.

Baking Association of Australia

Project location(s): Sydney, New England and North West

Baking

Certificate III in Bread Baking
Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

The Baking Association of Australia and TAFE NSW are partnering to recognise skilled but not yet qualified workers in the baking industry. Industry experts will assess the skills of these workers, enabling them to attain Certificate III in Bread Baking or Certificate III in Cake and Pastry.

Canberra Region Joint Organisation

Project location(s): Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, Capital Region, Wagga Wagga, Hilltops, Upper Lachlan and Snowy Valley

Construction

A range of trade qualifications that are relevant to local government

Eleven NSW local government organisations and TAFE NSW are partnering to enable women to build a career in a high demand trade. The project provides mentoring to prospective tradeswomen to help them deal with challenging work environments and complete trade-oriented training.

Dairy NSW

Project location(s): Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, Central West

Dairy

Certificate III in Dairy Production

Certificate III in Agriculture

Dairy NSW, Dairy Australia and Tocal Agricultural College are partnering to create a new pathway to Certificate III in Dairy Production and Certificate III in Agriculture for workers in dairy farm businesses.  Participants will build technical skills in animal welfare, feed base and farm business management. Other project partners include the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Agriculture, Food and Animal Management Industry Training Advisory Body.

Electrical Trade Union NSW

Project location: Sydney

Electrical

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

The Electrical Trade Union of NSW, Energy Skills Australia and other specialist training organisations are partnering to recognise the skills of NSW citizens and residents who hold electrical qualifications attained overseas. The project will allow these workers to have their qualifications recognised and thereby increase the number of accredited electricians in NSW.

Hospitality Training Network

Project location: Statewide

Hospitality

A range of hospitality-related Certificate III qualifications

The Hospitality Training Network and IntoWork Australia are creating a digital platform which offers pathways to Certificate III qualifications for migrants interested in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The platform offers users personalised support which can help them pursue further education or enter the workforce.

Manufacturing Industry Skills Council

Project location(s): Hunter Valley

Welding

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Manufacturing Skills Australia, Welding Quality Management Systems and TAFE NSW are partnering to develop maintenance welding units of competency. These units will build the capability of tradespeople making maintenance welding repairs to industrial structures, particularly those who work in the Upper Hunter mining sector.

MINTRAC (Meat Industry Training & Advisory Council)

Project location(s): Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley

Meat

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)

The Meat Industry Training & Advisory Council, TAFE NSW and Youth Express are establishing a new pathway into the meat industry. The project will respond to the unique skills needs of the Australian meat industry through building workforce capacity and addressing skills shortages.

Night Time Industries Association

Project location(s): Sydney and Mid North Coast

Hospitality

A range of hospitality-related Certificate III qualifications

The Night Time Industries Association, Australian Venue Co and TAFE NSW are creating a new pathway to Certificate III hospitality qualifications for experienced workers. The project involves skill development, workforce engagement and building an inclusive culture in the hospitality industry.

Nursery & Garden Industry Association

Project location(s): Statewide

Nursery & Garden

Certificate III in Nursery Operations

The Nursery & Garden Industry Association is building an evidence collection tool to help experienced workers attain Certificate III in Nursery Operations via Recognition of Prior Learning and gap training.  The digital platform will enable students to upload evidence of skills and training completed.