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The latest census data shows an increase in the number of students choosing trades and vocational courses in Australia. In 2021, 177,032 more students were completing vocational studies compared to 2016. During the same period, 24,824 more people were studying at university. The census data also showed that vocational students are getting older, with 63%...

The Public Safety Training Package Release 4.0, containing new occupational skills standards aimed at building national disaster recovery capabilities, has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation. The updated Training Package includes a new Skill Set and three new Units of Competency addressing the skills required to support a recovery team member to work...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is currently working with several Australian Government agencies to update The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) which covers all occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. The review is open to consultation and submissions are invited on two topics – Skills in ANZSCO and...

Workforce shortages throughout the country have delivered rapid salary growth across a range of industry sectors. So, which industries are showing the biggest wage growth? According to SEEK’s latest jobs data insights, the four industry sectors with the strongest wage growth are: – Real estate and property – Leasing Manager (36%) – Education and training...