The National Overview provides high-level analysis of industry skills needs, and the factors and trends affecting the demand for skills at a national and cross-industry level. The overview draws on Industry Reference Committee (IRC) 2017 Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work and supports identification of training package review and development work including opportunities for reform. It links the cross-industry analysis on skills needs with the activities and initiatives of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee and its network of Industry Reference Committees. The top...  [+] Show more

The National Overview provides high-level analysis of industry skills needs, and the factors and trends affecting the demand for skills at a national and cross-industry level. The overview draws on Industry Reference Committee (IRC) 2017 Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedules of Work and supports identification of training package review and development work including opportunities for reform. It links the cross-industry analysis on skills needs with the activities and initiatives of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee and its network of Industry Reference Committees. The top five key priority skills identified most frequently by industry are: Industry and occupation skills; Digital skills; Leadership and management skills; Business and compliance skills; and Collaboration skills.

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