What are Training Packages?

A Training Package is an integrated set of nationally endorsed competency standards, assessment guidelines and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications for a specific industry, industry sector or enterprise.

A Training Package describes the skills and knowledge needed to perform effectively in the workplace. They do not prescribe how an individual should be trained. Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) develop learning strategies depending on learners’ needs, abilities and circumstances. Training Packages complete a quality assurance process and are then endorsed by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC).

There is nationally agreed policy and governance process for the maintenance of Training Packages. You can download a copy of the NSSC Policy for the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process from http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Overview/Policy/TPDEP/Pages/TPDEndorsementProcess.aspx .

You can find out more general information about Training Packages at http://www.tpatwork.com.
 

Continuous Improvement

AgriFood Skills Australia continues to work with industry to simplify the structure and increase the level of flexibility within AgriFood Training Packages, to respond to the evolving nature of job roles within the industry.

Comments and contributions can be made at any time using the Continuous Improvement Register.
 

For more information on the Continuous Improvement Register click here.

See the AgriFood Skills Australia Continuous Improvement Register Process for details about the initiation of a Continuous Improvement project.

Once the decision has been made to initiate a Continuous Improvement project, the AgriFood Skills Australia Continuous Improvement Process is followed. Click here to view the Continuous Improvement Process Outline.
 

For information on the process for consideration of updates to the Continuous Improvement Plan click here.

Current Status of AgriFood Training Packages

Accredited Course Review Application

Course developers wishing to gain written confirmation from AgriFood Skills Australia (AgriFood) that their proposed course does not duplicate, by title or coverage, the outcomes of an endorsed Training Package qualification must provide the detail outlined in the Review Application prior to submitting their course accreditation application to the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

For information on the Accredited Course Review Application, including forms click here. 

Training Product Development and Implementation Team

For general enquiries please email trainingpackages@agrifoodskills.net.au.

Please note that AgriFood cannot provide advice regarding nominal hours. Please contact your State Training Authority for this information.