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

Nominations open for 2018 Victorian Training Awards

7 February 2018

The Minister for Training and Skills, the Hon Gayle Tierney MP, has officially opened nominations for the 2018 Victorian Training Awards. The Awards recognise and honour outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training sector, showcasing innovation and collaboration between industry and training providers, and celebrating high quality skills of Victorian students that meet […]

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 […]

Metropolitan Industry and Skills Roundtable

7 August 2017

Future skilling requirements and industry growth and trends topped the agenda at a targeted metropolitan roundtable in Bundoora on 2 August. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson hosted the roundtable which was designed to gather intelligence on industry and skilling needs in Metropolitan Melbourne. More than 20 industry […]

Great South Coast Regional Industry and Skills Roundtable

31 July 2017

Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson and Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney hosted a targeted roundtable in Warrnambool on 28 July to discuss industry and skills in the Great South Coast region. More than 25 industry leaders converged at South West TAFE to examine growth and change in the region, barriers and opportunities to […]

Victorian Skills Commissioner visits Robinvale for Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting

31 July 2017

Skills shortages and workforce training needs topped the agenda at the third Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting in Robinvale on 26 July. Prominent Mallee business leaders and local council representatives met with the Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson to discuss the unique training and skills requirements of the region, workforce pressures and future industry growth […]

Skilling Australia: future directions for VET

31 July 2017

On 25 July, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson joined Federal Assistant Minister Karen Andrews and Box Hill Institute’s Chief Executive Officer Norman Gray on a discussion panel as part of the CEDA event, Skilling Australia: future directions for VET. The panel examined the Federal Government’s new commitments to vocational education and training, including the new […]

VTA State Conference

26 July 2017

On 21 July, Victorian Skills Commissioner Neil Coulson joined industry leaders on a panel as part of the Victorian TAFE Association’s 2017 state conference. The panel discussion was facilitated by ABC Melbourne radio presenter Lindy Burns and addressed the topic, TAFE at the heart of community prosperity. LH Martin Institute’s Associate Professor Ruth Schubert and […]

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

Recent News

Nominations open for 2018 Victorian Training Awards

Launch of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Taskforce Report

Metropolitan Industry and Skills Roundtable

Great South Coast Regional Industry and Skills Roundtable

Victorian Skills Commissioner visits Robinvale for Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting

Skilling Australia: future directions for VET

VTA State Conference

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

Recent News

Nominations open for 2018 Victorian Training Awards

Launch of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Taskforce Report

Metropolitan Industry and Skills Roundtable

Great South Coast Regional Industry and Skills Roundtable

Victorian Skills Commissioner visits Robinvale for Mallee Regional Skills Taskforce meeting

Skilling Australia: future directions for VET

VTA State Conference

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.