Review of the skills base in NSW and the future challenges for vocational education and training: issues paper

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) was asked by the New South Wales (NSW) government to review the state's skill base and identify the future challenges for the vocational education and training (VET) system over the next 20 years. The aims of the review were to: determine the future demand for skills in NSW for it to achieve high levels of labour force participation and productivity; and identify the action needed to ensure the VET system is best placed to support these long-term skill requirements. The focus of the review was on publicly funded VET programs provided by registered training organisations (RTOs). This issues paper was prepared to assist IPART in identifying and understanding the key issues for this review. It outlines the purpose and structure of the review, provides background information on the future challenges for the VET system resulting from the changes in the labour market and the impact of an ageing population, gives an overview of the VET system in NSW, and outlines issues and questions that stakeholders may wish to consider when preparing their submissions.

Documents relating to this review are indexed from TD/TNC 87.382 to TD/TNC 87.387 and at TD/TNC 88.51.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) was asked by the New South Wales (NSW) government to review the state's skill base and identify the future challenges for the vocational education and training (VET) system over the next 20 years. The aims of the review were to: determine the future demand for skills in NSW for it to achieve high levels of labour force participation and productivity; and identify the action needed to ensure the VET system is best placed to support these long-term skill requirements. The focus of the review was on publicly funded VET programs ...  [+] Show more