About the Commissioner

Mr Neil Coulson was appointed as the first Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC) in December 2015.
This independent role signalled a new direction in how industry would engage with the training system. The VSC works with employers, unions and government to better align training with the needs of the Victorian industry and economy. This will ensure the training requirements of students and employers are met, and that skills outcomes support the Government’s economic objectives for productivity and growth.

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Working together with Victoria’s
Industry Advisory Groups.

Construction

Construction including Construction Technologies and Civil Construction

Resources, Forestry, Pulp and Paper

Resources, Forestry, Pulp and Paper including Frame and Truss Manufacturers and Australian Manufacturer Workers Union

Business Services

Business Services, Financial Services, Professional Services, Property Services, Education (including International Education), IT, Printing and Graphic Arts, Cultural and related industries

Primary Industry

Primary industries including Agriculture and Rural Production, Food and Fibre, Horticulture, Animal Care and Management, Racing, Conservation and Land Management, and Seafood and Aquaculture

Manufacturing

Manufacturing including Engineering and Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Transport Technology, Defence Technology, Furnishing, Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

Electro Technology and Electrical

Electro Technology and Electrical including Electricity Generation and Supply, Gas Supply and New Energy Technology

Transport and Logistics

Transport and Logistics including Aviation, Road Transport, Rail, Maritime, Ports and Warehousing

Community Services and Health

Community Services and Health including Community Child Care, Aboriginal Health and Disability Services

Service Industry

Service Industry including Retail, Tourism, Travel, Personal Services, Sport, Fitness and Recreation

Public Safety, Public Sector, Corrections, Water and Local Government

Public Safety, Public Sector, Corrections, Water and Local Government including Fire and Emergency Services, Police and Corrections

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Reforming Victoria`s training system

Regional Skills Taskforces

Regional Skills Taskforces

Regional Skills Taskforces will gather information and provide advice about the unique skills needs of Victoria’s regions.

Industry Skills Taskforces

Industry Skills Taskforces

The VSC will also bring together Industry Taskforces at the request of the Minister or as required that will work for a time-limited period to examine a particular existing or emerging issue.

Industry Advisory Groups

Industry Advisory Groups

Ten new Industry Advisory Groups (IAGs) have been established as part of the Industry Engagement Framework covering industries ranging from construction and health, to resources and manufacturing.

The Industry Engagement Framework

Our new Industry Engagement Framework provides a structured way for industry, unions and employers to inform and engage with the training system in Victoria.

ALIGNING TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY NEEDS

The Victorian Government is committed to working with industry, unions and expert bodies to ensure Victoria’s Government-funded training system best serves the needs of the economy.

The Government has also committed to reforming the training system to recognise the importance of industry, employers and students – to ensure that students gain the skills they need for real jobs, which in turn boosts industry productivity.

Connecting industry
with skills

Aligning training
with industry
needs

Strengthening
industry
engagement

About the Commissioner

Working together with Victoria’s
Industry Advisory Groups.

The Industry Engagement Framework

Connecting industry with skills

Aligning training with industry needs

Strengthening industry engagement

About the Commissioner

Working together with Victoria’s Industry Advisory Groups.

The Industry Engagement Framework

Connecting industry
with skills

Aligning training
with industry
needs

Strengthening
industry
engagement

Working together with Victoria’s
Industry Advisory Groups.