This is an update The Aeroskills Training Package is designed to address the training needs of the Aerospace industry. The industry includes the maintenance and repair of aircraft and components. The range of qualifications covered by the Training Package ranges from Certificates II to Advanced Diploma and provides comprehensive and integrated training for new entrants and existing workers including Aircraft Maintenance Engineers working in in the areas of Avionics, Mechanical and Structures.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

A new Purchasing Guide has been developed in response to the endorsement of PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package Version 3. Previously, a separate Purchasing Guide was developed for each sector of the Training Package. The new Purchasing Guide now covers all sectors of the Purchasing Guide in one document and replaces the following Purchasing Guides: Asset Maintenance - Carpet Cleaning Asset Maintenance - Carpet Cleaning Operations Asset Maintenance - Fire Safety Systems Inspection Asset Maintenance - Fire Protection Equipment Asset Maintenance - Waste Management Asset Maintenance - Pest Management The new Purchasing Guide is in response to the following changes in Version 3 of the Training Package: Changes to imported units cited as core in PRM20509 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management), PRM30509 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management), PRM40109 Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Management), PRM40209 Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management) and PRM40509 Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) qualifications. Endorsement for the inclusion of two additional elective units in PRM20509 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management), and four additional elective units in PRM30509 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management). Upgrade to reflect superseded imported units cited in other PRM04 qualifications, including revisions, deletions and replacements to imported units.

The Asset Security Training Package covers industry areas providing security and risk management services. Qualifications range from Certificate I level to Advanced Diploma. Relevant occupations include: technician, reception and sales, surveillance investigator, risk assessor, security guard, security technician, monitoring centre operator, private investigator.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

The Automotive Industry Retail, Service & Repair (RS&R) National Training Package AUR05 covers areas associated with the retail and warehousing operations within the RS&R Automotive sector and the servicing and repair of passenger, commercial, heavy/earthmoving, farming and industrial vehicles. This Training Package has 32 qualifications ranging from AQF level 1 to Diploma and includes descriptors which identify traditional trades such as Vehicle Mechanics, Panel Beaters, Auto Electricians, Vehicle Body Trimmers and Vehicle Spray Painters. New apprenticeship qualifications include Electrical Accessory Fitting, Mechanical Exhaust Fitting & Repair, Tyre Fitting & Repair, Cylinder Head Reconditioning, Vehicle Body Paint/Panel Preparation, Dismantling, Bicycles Mechanic, Marine Services and Sales and Warehousing and Distribution.

The Aviation Training Package (TDA03) is a new Training Package. It contains (8) eight new qualifications and the new Purchasing Guide is in response to these new qualifications/units of competence/sector.

Please note that the Beauty Purchasing Guide has been updated. Please update any copies you have with the latest version, available now!

The Business Services Training Package covers a wide range of industry areas providing services in the administration, information, management and human resource sectors. There are generalist business qualifications at Certificate I, II, III, IV and Diploma, and a range of specialist qualifications from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma. Some of the industry sectors covered include: recordkeeping, small business management, human resources, advertising, marketing, sales, legal services, governance and frontline management. Relevant occupations include: personal assistant, administrative assistant/receptionist, sales co-ordinator, marketing communications officer, team leader, data entry/clerical duties, middle manager.

This guide details the qualifications, transition arrangements, sample training programs and new apprenticeship arrangements for the THC04 Caravan Industry Training Package. This is a replacement training package for THC99 Caravan Industry. The superseded THC99 Caravan Industry Purchasing Guide will remain accessible on this site during the transition period.

The PMA08 Training Package covers a broad range of industry sectors. This industry is typically distinguished by the fact that it is capital intensive and technologically sophisticated. Much of the industry processes materials in bulk, although it also includes packaging of products into both semi-bulk and consumer-sized packs. Processes may be continuous or batch, or a combination of both. The industry sectors covered by this Training Package include (but are not limited to): Chemical: petrochemicals, heavy chemicals, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, other chemicals; Hydrocarbons: extraction, transmission, processing; Refining: oil, alumina, other minerals; Smelting: aluminium; Gas: oxygen, nitrogen, manufactured gases; Biochemicals: ethanol, other biochemicals; Surface coating manufacture: paints, inks and other coatings. Although the sectors may operate in a largely independent manner, there is sufficient commonality to incorporate all sectors into one consolidated national Training Package. This revised Training Package contains five qualifications as follows: Certificate II in Process Plant Operations, Certificate III in Process Plant Operations, Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology, Diploma of Process Plant Technology, Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology. A new qualification at AQF 7 level has been added as follows: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Surface Coating Technology This qualification has been developed as a technical qualification for technicians and other technical people who come to the industry with a relevant qualification, or relevant extensive vocational practice without formal qualifications, and need specialist surface coating knowledge. This qualification was developed in response to an existing industry need which has previously been met by a non-Training Package qualification. It has strong industry support and the qualification and its units of competency reflect the industry demanded requirements.

Covers the area of earthmoving and civil engineering construction. It has 10 qualifications ranging from AQF level 1 to 3 and includes occupations such as plant operators, tunnelling, road constructing, road marking and labourer. The training package also has an AQF level one certificate for VET in Schools students that allows for credits into the Certificate III.

This training package covers the civil construction industry at AQF1 and AQF4-6 (higher level qualifications) in order to provide a training pathway within the industry. It includes the Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations, 4 Certificate IV qualifications in Civil Construction, 2 Diplomas in Civil Construction and 2 Advanced Diplomas in Civil Construction. The training package also provides the competency set for Leading Hand. The existing Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications for the civil construction industry can still be found in the BCC03 Civil Construction Training Package.

This Purchasing Guide has been developed in response to the endorsement of MNC04 Coal Training Package. It replaces MNC98 Black Coal Training Package. The superseded Training Package remains on this site for the transition period.

This guide details the qualifications and competencies involved in this package. Vocational outcomes primarily include attendent, instructor, recreation officer, operator and recreation manager within the community recreation industry.

This guide details the qualifications and unit of competency involved in this Package.

This guide details the qualifications, transition arrangements, sample training programs and new apprenticeship arrangements for the MCM04 Competitive Manufacturing Training Package. MCM04 Competitive Manufacturing is a newly developed training package.

Covers the area of housing and commercial building construction. It has 14 qualifications ranging from AQF level 1 to 3 and includes trades such as bricklayers, carpenters and painters and decorators. The training package also has an AQF level one certificate for VET in Schools students that allows for credits into the apprenticeship (AQF 3).

CSC07 Correctional Services Training Package supersedes CSC01 Correctional Services Training Package. This guide provides transition advice, details of nominal hours for the qualifications and competencies involved in this Package as well as information on duration of Australian apprenticeships.

The Drilling Industry Training Package (DRT03) provides coverage of units of competency in relation to drilling operations and management across the whole of the drilling industry which includes Blast Hole, Environmental, Foundation, Geotechnical, Geothermal, Horizontal Directional, Mineral Exploration, Mineral Production, Raiseboring, Oil & Gas Drilling – Off Shore, Oil & Gas Drilling – On Shore, Seismic, Trenchless Technology, Waterwell.

The Generation National Training Package covers a wide range of competencies in the Electricity Supply Industry. The Training Package has 12 qualifications ranging from AQF level 2 to Diploma. This is version 1.1 of the Purchasing Guide. The nominal hours for some qualifications have been changed.

The Transmission & Distribution National Training Package covers a range of competencies in the Electricity Supply Industry. The Training Package has 11 qualifications ranging from AQF 2 to 6 and covers occupations such as Electrical Powerline Tradespersons, Trades Assistants, Distribution Officers etc.

The Electrotechnology National Training Package covers a wide range of competencies in the electrical/electronics field. The Training Package has 81qualifications and includes occupations in the Electrical and Telecommunications Trades including Communications Linespersons, Electronic Equipment, Refrigeration Tradespersons and Electronics Engineers.

The entertainment industry training package sets out competencies required for many different careers across the industry. A person can complete a general qualification in entertainment leading to a number of broadly based jobs. Or they can specialise, with the options ofr specialisation varying at different levels. There are 40 qualifications ranging from Certificate I through to Advanced Diploma. Apprenticeships are available.

The Extractive Industry National Training Package covers a range of competencies in the Extractive (Quarrying) Industry. Quarrying is the extraction, processing and distribution of a range of natural resources such as rock, gravel, sand and clay - principally for the construction and building industries but also for a variety of other uses. The Training Package has 5 qualifications ranging from AQF 2 to Advanced Diploma and covers occupations such as Production Manager, Mine Deputy, Miner and Mining Support Worker

Version 2 of FNS04 was released in July 2007. New qualifications have been added in Bookkeeping and Workers Compensation. The Financial Services Training Package covers industry areas providing services in : · Accounting · Banking · Bookkeeping · Compliance · Conveyancing · Credit/Lending Services · Debt Management · Finance/Mortgage Broking · Financial Literacy · Financial Markets · Financial Planning · General Insurance · Insurance Broking · Insurance Services · Life Distribution · Life Insurance · Loss Adjusting · Mercantile Agents · Personal Trustees · Practice Management · Retail · Risk Management · Self Managed Superannuation · Superannuation · Workers Compensation Qualifications range from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Relevant occupations include: small business manager, Public Trust officer, Customer Services Officer in a retail financial services organisation, Accounts Clerk, Assistant Accountant, Insurance Advisor, Mortgage Broker, Mercantile Agent.

This guide details the qualifications and competencies involved in this package. Vocational outcomes primarily include fitness instructor, fitness trainer and fitness specialist.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

The extensively revised FDF03 – Food Processing Industry Training Package – now includes qualifications for the Food Processing stream at all AQF levels ie Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Separate qualifications continue to be available for Retail Baking, Plant Baking and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sectors up to Certificate III. New qualifications have been added for the Food Processing (Sales) sector.

Included are a number of new units, revised units and a greater range of industry specialist units. Qualifications are no longer nested which means entry can occur at any AQF level. Only a small number of units have pre-requisites, designated * in the guide.

The Food Processing Industry (Wine Sector) Training Package covers wine industry specialist skills across wine-grape growing, cellar operations, laboratory, bottling and packaging, and cellar door sales. There are three qualifications covered by this Training Package ranging from Certificates I to III which provide comprehensive and integrated training for new entrants and existing workers.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

Version 1.1 includes the date for no new enrolments for those qualifications removed from the revised Training Package.

The (UEG06) Gas Industry Training Package covers a range of competencies in the Energy/Utilities industry. The Training Package has 7 qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma and covers occupations such as Gas Industry distribution and transmission operators and frontline managers.

The BCG03 General Construction Training Package (AQF4-6) provides higher level qualifications for the building and construction industry. It contains qualifications at Certificate IV (7 in total), Diploma (2 in total) and Advanced Diploma (1 in total) levels. Please note that only the AQF4-6 qualifications in the BCG03 General Construction Training Package are being implemented in Victoria at this time.

This Purchasing GUide for the revised WRH06 Hairdressing Training Package is now available. Please update your version.

Health training package.

The new ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package replaces ICA99 Information Technology Training Package (Version 3). The package contains 229 new and revised units, 22 new qualifications and 86 imported units covering 9 fields: Analyse and Design, Build, Documentation, Implement, Strategy Planning, Support, Team Work, Test, Use.

The Laboratory Operations Training Package has 4 qualification streams. They are Process Manufacturing Testing, Pathology Testing, Biological and Environmental Testing and Food Testing. There are a total of 4 qualifications ranging from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This framework has been developed in consultation with a wide cross section of industry representatives and reflects current and future employment demand. The qualifications are not a series of nested courses but rather a logical skill progression based on real occupational roles and workplace application. To promote portability, “cross industry” qualifications have been developed for AQF 4, 5 and 6 outcomes. Because specialisation is an industry requirement at AQF 5, four specialist Diploma qualifications have been developed in addition to the broad cross-industry diploma.

The Local Government Training Package covers industry areas providing a range of services in a local government context. The qualifications framework has three parts – local government, functional and cross-functional qualifications from other Training Packages. There are numerous qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Relevant occupations include: Human Resource officer, assistant building surveyor, environmental officer, ranger, health program co-ordinator, administrative support officer in a local government environment.

The Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package covers 6 streams. They are Cement, Ceramics, Clay Products, Concrete Products, Premixed Concrete and Glass. Although these six areas operate in a largely independent manner, there is sufficient commonality to incorporate the six sectors into one Training Package The Training Package has been designed to meet a variety of industry requirements and promotes flexible, comprehensive and integrated training; providing new entrants and existing workers with skills and knowledge that are transferable across the industry. The Training Package offers the opportunity to develop specialised skills to meet a company, or a trainee’s needs while providing a core of skills that are transferable across industry. Training can be done on or off-the-job and takes into account new developments in the workplace through the ease of customisation of the competency standards, There are a total of 4 qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Certificate IV levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). At Certificate II, III and IV levels the qualifications can be designated as stream specific.

MSA07v4 includes two new qualifications: 1. MSA71109 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing 2. MSA81109 Vocational Graduate Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing. It also includes 21 new units of competency.

Maritime Training Package.

The Metals & Engineering Training Package is designed to address the training needs of the metals, manufacturing and engineering industry and includes Engineering, Boating Services, Production Technology, Production Systems, Mechanical Trade, Fabrication Trade, Electrical/Electronic Trade, Technician, Jewellery Manufacture, Marine Craft, Locksmithing and Higher Engineering Trade. The range of qualifications currently covered by the Training Package is at Certificate I to Advanced Diploma and provides comprehensive and integrated training for new entrants and existing workers.

Description: This Purchasing Guide has been developed in response to the endorsement of MNM05 MetalliferousTraining Package. It replaces MNM99 Metalliferous Training Package. The superseded Training Package remains on this site for the transition period.

The Library and Information Services training package trains people in a diverse work environment that comprise the library and information services industry. People who are employed in library and information services work within all industries and in many different types of libraries. There are five qualifications from Cert II to Advance Diploma. Apprenticeships are available. The Museum training package has five qualifications from Cert II to Advanced Diploma. The focus of this training package is on the five core functions performed by a museum and they are acquisition, conservation, research, communication and exhibition.

The Music Training Package (CUS01) covers qualifications from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma a total of 14 qualifications. Some examples of the careers that the Music Training Package could offer are in recording, computer software and multimedia, music publishing (notation), live performance, music retail, concert halls and venues, music publishing (licensing), advertising, radio, film and television, music therapy, music video, music teaching and music media. Apprenticeships are available.

The Off-site Construction National Training Package covers the area of building that could be undertaken away from the job site. It has eleven qualifications ranging from AQF level 1 to 3 and includes occupations such as shopfitters, joiners, signwriters and stonemasons. The training package also has an AQF level one certificate for VET in Schools students that allows for credits into the Certificate III trade level.

The Outdoor Recreation training package covers vocational outcomes that are primarily those of an activity instructor and an activity guide. There are qualifications that range from a Cert I to an Adv Diploma. Apprenticeships are available.

The Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package covers all major processing streams of the industry as well as tyre manufacturing tyre retreading, belt splicing and surface coating. The revised PMB07 Traing Package includes five qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels. PMB07 replaces PMB01. It has been developed as a result of extensive consultation and validation that took place between August 2005 and February 2007. The package has been revised to address the needs of all sectors of the polymer processing (plastics, rubber and cablemaking) industries. All existing units have been revised and over 20 new technical units have been developed to meet the skill needs identified in the review. Skill gaps have been addressed using a mixture of new units and units imported from other Training Packages. All qualifications have revised packaging rules. Qualifications include Certificate II in Polymer Processing, Certificate III in Polymer Processing, Certificate IV in Polymer Technology, Diploma of Polymer Technology and Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology. Direct entry is now possible for learners at Diploma level. The Certificate I in Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking has not been carried forward and has been replaced by the Certificate I in Process Manufacturing from the MSA07 (Version 2) Manufacturing Training Package. A full description of the changes can be downloaded from the Manufacturing Skills Australia website. Visit:http://www.mskills.com.au/Projects.aspx?SectorId=3&ProjectId=10039

This document will assist training providers implement the new BCP03 training package. It provides the nominal hours for BCP03 units of competency, the maximum hours for BCP03 qualifications and sample training programs. The Purchasing Guide also contains the mapping details between the new BCP03 units of competence and the existing course 20085VIC Certificate III in Plumbing and Gasfitting.

The Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package has 9 qualification streams. They are Printing & Graphic Arts (General) Graphic Media, Printing, Binding, Converting & Finishing, Sack and Bag, Cartons/Corrugating, Mail House, Ink Manufacture, Management. There are a total of 34 qualifications contained in the Training Package ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The Printing and Graphic Arts Industry competency standards cover all aspects of the industry from paper merchandising and ink manufacture through to the production of all kinds of printed or paper products. In addition, they recognise the development and convergence of new technologies and so competencies relating to the compiling of multimedia products are also included. Competencies cover all job functions from basic production functions (Certificate II) through trade level work (Certificate III) to technician supervisory and management functions (Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma). This new ICP05 version of the Training Package has been developed following a comprehensive review between 2000-2003. It has been updated to reflect technological developments and the resulting changes to workplace practice; has developed higher level technical units; incorporated process improvement and management skills; along with minor revisions and clarifications.

The Property Development and Management Training Package Package covers industry areas providing services in Real Estate, stock and Station Agency, Spatial Information Services, Business Broking, Property Operations and Development and Access Consulting. RTOs must note that none of the qualifications in the Property Development and Management Training Package meet the educational requirements for Real Estate in Victoria.

CPP07 Property Services Training Package replaces PRD01 Property Development and Management Training Package and PRS03 Asset Security Training Package. It contains qualifications and units of competency in the following sectors:

• Property development, sales and management
• Spatial Information services
• Security
• Access Consulting

The Public Safety Training Package covers State and Territory Emergency Services sector operations, including the areas of rescue, operations, leadership and operations management. There is an industry-wide qualification at Advanced Diploma level, and specialist qualifications at Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma level. Relevant occupations include: volunteer in the SES, paid staff member in the SES, emergency manager.

The Public Sector Training Package is a substantial revision and redevelopment of the Public Services Training Package (developed in 1999) in response to changes in employment trends due to structural change, legislative and policy demands (eg ethics, financial management and accountability, privacy) demands for new and improved services (eg ageing population, rural/regional areas). Significant changes include the addition of qualifications and competencies in:Occupational Health and Safety, Border Protection, Community Engagement, Government Service Delivery, Injury Management, Public Land Administration, Public Affairs, Government Science and Technology, Government Security Management, Road Transport Compliance.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

The SIR07 Retail Services Training Package represents the redevelopment, rationalisation and integration of the WRP02 Community Pharmacy, WRR02 Retail and WRW01 Wholesale Training Packages.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

This training package contains 18 qualificaitons. Two qualifications in Creative Industries, three qualifications in Broadcast Technology, two qualifications in Costume for Performance, two qualifications in Interactive Digital Media, two qualifications in make-up/ make-up services, three qualifications in Scenery and Set Construction, one qualification in media, and three qualifications in screen and media.

This guide details the resources that can be deployed when delivering materials based on the contents of the above Implemenation Guide.

In the sport industry training package the vocational outcomes are primarily those of a career oriented participant, official, coach, development officer, administrator and/or manager and sports trainer. There are qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Apprenticeships are available.

The Telecommunications National Training Package covers a range of areas including Call Centres, Cabling, Customer Access Networks. The Training Package has 19 qualifications ranging from AQF 2 to Advanced Diploma and covers occupations such as Electrical and Telecommunications Engineers, Tradespersons and Trades Assistants, Electronic Engineering Associate Professionals.

The Telecommunications - Call Centres Training Package covers the rapidly-growing business area of telecommunications service delivery and sales. There are three qualifications, one at each level from Certificate II to Certificate IV. Relevant occupations include: telemarketing representative, call centre manager, team leader in a customer service environment.

The LMT07 Training package contains 51 qualifications for the following streams:

- Textile production
- Textile Fabrication
- Technical Textiles and Non-wovens
- Textile Design & Development
- Clothing production
- Millinery
- Footwear Production
- Footwear production
- Footwear Repair
- Custom made Footwear
- Medical Grade Footwear
- Cotton Ginning
- Leather Production
- Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- Fashion and Textile Merchandising
- Laundry Operations
- Dry Cleaning Operations
- TCF Mechanic

The current package offers a single Certificate I in Textiles Clothing & Footwear qualifications which can be adapted to suit a number of industry sectors and replaces the 9 Certificate I qualifications in the superseded LMT00 Package. At the high end of the qualification ladder, the generic Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Textiles Clothing & Footwear in the LMT00 package have been replaced by a number of stream specific Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications covering Applied Fashion Design and Technology, Textile Design and Development, Fashion & Textiles Merchandising, Textile Technology and Production and Management and Medical Grade Footwear.

There are no longer separate qualifications for Early Stage Wool Processing. Units for this sector are now available within the Textiles Production qualifications. Likewise, there are no longer separate qualifications for Hide, Skin and Leather Processing. Units for this sector are now available within the Leather Production qualifications.

Following the addition of the Certificate III in Eningeering (TCF Mechanic), Version 2 of the LMT07 TCF Training Package has been issued. Similarly, a revised Victoria Purchase Guide (Version 3) has been issued to incorporate the new qualification. Finally, it should be noted this Victorian Purchase Guide does not include the units or qualifications for Cotton Ginning as no delivery exists.

The new Victorian Purchasing Guide for SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events is a combination of purchasing information that was formerly provided in the (THH) Hospitality and (THT) Tourism Purchasing Guides. This is because Tourism, Hospitality and Events have been joined within the SIT07 Training Package. Special notice should be taken of the transition period from the former training packages to the SIT07 and the need to undertake an application for addition to Scope of Registration by training providers to deliver the SIT07 qualifications.

This guide details the courses and competencies involved in this Package.

The Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package covers diverse entry-level occupations in the visual arts, craft and design industries across a wide range of specialisations and media. These include, amongst others, painting, sculpture, digital art, ceramics and design fundamentals and media such as wood and glass. The Training Package also offers much needed qualifications in Arts Administration. The Training Package addresses the specific needs and the significant contribution of Indigenous artists to the visual arts, craft and design culture of Australia through the inclusion of four specialist qualifications in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. In addition, for the first time, a national commercial photography qualification for photographers' assistants is available.