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Aligning training
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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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Recent News

Victorian Skills Commissioner launches HVAC Centre of Excellence at Holmesglen Institute

4 June 2019

The new HVAC Centre of Excellence at Holmesglen’s Chadstone campus in Melbourne was officially opened this week by the Victorian Skills Commissioner, Mr Neil Coulson. Some 100 guests from HVAC and associated industries attended the event which is a collaborative partnership between Holmesglen TAFE and the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association (AMCA). The Centre […]

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Victorian Skills Commissioner and Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority sign MOU

27 May 2019

Victorian Skills Commissioner (VSC), Mr Neil Coulson together with Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) Chief Executive Officer, Ms Lynn Glover signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday May 24, 2019. The VRQA is an independent authority that works to assure the quality of education and training in Victoria, it applies standards to education […]

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Global Skills Challenge

7 May 2019

The 2019 Global Skills Challenge, staged in conjunction with the Victorian Skills Commissioner and WorldSkills Australia, is the biggest international skills excellence competition to be held in Australia this year. The Victorian Skills Commissioner opened and closed the event, which saw 500 competitors and officials from 16 different countries taking part in 24 different skill […]

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Great South Coast Regional Skills Demand Profile Launched

2 November 2018

The Victorian Skills Commissioner, Mr Neil Coulson, launched the Great South Coast Regional Skills Demand Profile at Keppell Prince Engineering in Portland today.   The Profile is an outcome of the Regional Skills Taskforce – Great South Coast Region. Comprising prominent Great South Coast business leaders, the Regional Skills Taskforce was established in December 2017 […]

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The Victorian Training Awards

7 August 2018

Tickets for the VTA gala dinner on sale now Don’t miss out on securing tickets for the most prestigious event on the vocational education and training calendar, the Victorian Training Awards’ gala dinner on 24 August at Crown Palladium. Tickets are available at $180 per person or for $160 for a table of ten. Now […]

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Victorian Skills Commissioner responds to 2018/19 Victorian Budget

1 May 2018

Victoria’s students, workers and employers will receive better support from the Vocational Education and Training system in wake of the 2018/19 Victorian state budget released today, says Victorian Skills Commissioner, Mr Neil Coulson.   The Victorian Skills Commissioner’s media release is available here

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Launch of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Taskforce Report

27 November 2017

On Monday 27 November 2017, the Minister for Training and Skills, the Hon Gayle Tierney MP, launched the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Taskforce report. The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Taskforce, chaired by the Victorian Skills Commissioner Mr Neil Coulson, was established to examine opportunities and current barriers to the uptake of apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria The report […]

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Industry Advisory Groups.

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Construction

Construction including Construction Technologies and Civil Construction

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Resources, Forestry, Pulp and Paper

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

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Business Services

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

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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

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Manufacturing

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

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Electro Technology and Electrical

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

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Transport and Logistics

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

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Community Services and Health

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

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Service Industry

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

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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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