Annual Training Product Development Plan

We listen to feedback from the automotive and mining industries and use insights from our Workforce Plan to develop and improve our training products.

The Annual Training Product Development Plan outlines our training product development activities. 

Guided by the requirements of the Training Package Organising Framework, the plan includes:

  • an outline of the training products to be developed
  • the schedule for training product development including project prioritisation
  • the reasoning for the prioritisation of the work.

 

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Review of Drilling Operations Qualifications

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Men In Hardhats Operate Drilling Equipment In Rural Setting

Project overview

Start date: December 2025

Expected completion date: July 2027

Prioritisation: This project includes a review of multiple training products as well as development of new skill sets and regulatory and licensing factors.

Scope

This project will review and update existing drilling qualifications to ensure alignment with current and future workforce needs. This includes developing skill sets to support water well licensing requirements and updating the core of qualifications for superseded units of competency.

Training products for review and their purposes

RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations

Purpose: This qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations

Purpose: This qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

RII40920 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations

Purpose: This qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

RII50620 Diploma of Drilling Operations

Purpose: This qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

RII60415 Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management

Purpose: This qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

Up to three Skill Sets will be designed to support licensing requirements for a specific occupation and category of license.

RIIOGD205E Support blow out prevention operations

RIIOGD206E Assist and monitor well control operations

RIIWSV203E Prepare equipment for well servicing air operations

RIIWSV301F Conduct and maintain well servicing derrick operations

RIIWSV302E Trip production string for well servicing operations

RIIWSV303E Operate fluid systems

RIIWSV304E Prepare well servicing fishing operations

RIIWSV401E Rig up and rig down for well servicing operations

RIIWSV402D Conduct well servicing milling operations

RIIWSV403E Participate in well servicing nippling-up and pressure test

RIIWSV404D Conduct fishing operations

RIIWSV501D Manage well servicing induction and orientation

RIIWSV502E Manage well completion and rig release

RIIWSV503E Manage and monitor rig-up operations

RIINHB201E Load, secure and unload drilling equipment and materials

RIINHB202E Set up and pack up drill sites

RIINHB203E Support drilling processes

RIINHB205F Assist continuous flight auger drilling

RIINHB206E Assist large diameter auger drilling

RIINHB208E Assist diamond core drilling

RIINHB210E Assist surface directional drilling

RIINHB211E Assist mud rotary drilling

RIINHB217E Assist horizontal direction drilling

RIINHB218E Assist grouting and cementing operations

RIINHB219E Assist with reverse circulation drilling

RIINHB220 Assist coil tube drilling

RIINHB221 Assist rotary air drilling

RIINHB222 Assist sonic drilling operations

RIINHB301E Set up and prepare for drilling operations

RIINHB302D Conduct reaming

RIINHB303D Install product pipe

RIINHB304E Conduct reverse circulation drilling operations

RIINHB305E Conduct continuous flight auger drilling

RIINHB306E Conduct large diameter auger drilling

RIINHB307D Conduct conventional core drilling

RIINHB308D Conduct wireline core drilling

RIINHB309E Conduct guided boring

RIINHB310D Conduct surface directional drilling

RIINHB311E Conduct mud rotary drilling operations

RIINHB312D Conduct raise boring

RIINHB315D Conduct top-hole hammer drilling

RIINHB316D Conduct underground in-seam directional drilling

RIINHB317D Install underground in-seam directional drilling standpipes

RIINHB318D Install and operate water and gas control equipment

RIINHB320D Construct monitoring bores

RIINHB322E Construct multiple aquifer production bores

RIINHB323D Conduct horizontal directional drilling

RIINHB324E Conduct grouting or cementing operations

RIINHB325E Construct single aquifer bores

RIINHB326 Conduct coil tube drilling

RIINHB327 Conduct cyber chair drilling operations

RIINHB328 Conduct rotary air drilling

RIINHB329 Conduct sonic drilling operations

RIINHB330 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling

RIIOGD304D Apply effective coal seam gas control practices

RIIOGD305E Apply blow out prevention operational procedures

RIIOGD405E Carry out well control and blow out prevention operations

RIINHB403D Supervise geotechnical drilling operations

RIIOGD504D Manage drilling operations

RIICCR601D Manage customer relationships

RIIENV601D Establish and maintain the environmental management system

RIIRIS601D Establish and maintain the risk management system

RIIWHS601D Establish and maintain the WHS management system

Vocational Degree Phase 3

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Geologist Monitoring Underground Cameras

Project overview

Start date: December 2025

Expected completion date: June 2027

Prioritisation: Complex: The development of a new AQF Level 7 qualification requires significant cross-industry input. 

Purpose: This qualification will be designed to develop cross-sectoral skills and knowledge for application across industries. 

Scope

This project will co-design an AQF Level 7 Vocational Degree for the mining sector based on the foundational research and consultation undertaken in phases 1 and 2. Collaborating with training providers, industry, regulators, unions and peak bodies, the new qualification will align with national priorities and address identified skills shortages. 

Training products for review

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Review of Certificate III in Automotive EV Technology

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Project overview

Start date: December 2025

Expected completion date: June 2027

Prioritisation: Complex: This project includes potential addition of new specialisations, changes in technology since release of the first qualification and legislative and regulatory factors. 

Purpose: The qualification is designed to produce graduates for a specific occupation.

Scope

This project will review and update the existing Electric Vehicle qualification and Battery Electric Vehicle Skill Sets to ensure alignment with current and future workforce needs.

Training products for review

AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

AURSS00037 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

AURSS00063 Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set

AURSS00064 Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles

AURETH104 Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles

AURETH105 Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles

AURETH106 Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles

AURETH107 Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles

AURETH108 Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicles

AURETH109 Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles

AURETH103 Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles

AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components

AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies

AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems

AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems

AURETR236 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems

Review of Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

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Project overview

Start date: August 2025

Expected completion date: October 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. The project timeframe reflects the need for strong consultation, potential revisions to existing units of competency and/or development of new units of competency.

Purpose: This qualification is intended for technicians working across multiple occupations in the automotive, mobile plant and mining sectors, providing the skills and knowledge required to service and maintain increasingly electrified and technologically advanced machinery.

Scope

This project will review and update AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology to ensure that future workers develop the necessary skills for the evolving mobile plant sectors, including complex electrical systems and instrumentation. 

Training products for review

AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems

AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines

AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems

AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems

AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems

AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems

AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems

AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies

AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions

AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems

AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

AURNTA001 Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies

AURNTB101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems

AURNTD101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems

AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems

AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems

AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines

AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies

AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts

AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components

AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

Handling Automotive Flammable Refrigerant Gases

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Flammable Refrigerant Gas

Project overview

Start date: August 2025

Expected completion date: September 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. The project timeframe reflects the need for strong consultation, potential revisions to existing units of competency and/or development of new units of competency.

Purpose: This qualification and/or its units of competency are used for determining eligibility for various automotive air conditioning licenses.

Scope

The project will review and update key units of competency within AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology to reflect the skills and knowledge required for the safe handling of highly flammable refrigerant gases in automotive systems.

Training products for review

AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

AURSS00041 Vehicle Air Conditioning Install and Overhaul Skill Set

AURSS00042 Vehicle Air Conditioning Installation Skill Set

AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants

AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components

AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems

AURETU007 Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors

AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

Critical Control Management for Mine Site Supervisors and Managers

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Project timeline

Start date: April 2025

Expected completion date: October 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. Development of new units of competency reflecting the statutory role of mine site supervisors and managers will require input from multiple stakeholders. Additionally, the review of existing units of competency that are shared between AUSMASA and BuildSkills Australia who each represent different sectors, requires capacity for deep and cross sectoral consultation.

Scope

This training product development activity will address mine site supervision competencies in the RII Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package particularly around managing risks and issues concerned with high-level health, safety or environment matters. In addition to reviewing existing units, the activity will create training products appropriately aligned with legislative requirements for risk mitigation and management on mine sites. 

Training products for review

RIIRIS301E Apply Risk Management Processes 

RIIWHS301E Conduct Safety and Health Investigations 

RIICOM301E Communicate Information 

RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process 

RIIRIS501E Implement and maintain management systems to control risk 

RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems

The following qualifications will be updated for inclusion of any revised or new units: 

RII40120 Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations

RII50120 Diploma of Surface Operations Management  

RII50920 Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management 

RII60220 Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management 

RII60320 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

RII60415 Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management 

RII60720 Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management

Review and update AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles

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Automotive Worker Wearing Welders Helmet in Factory with Welding Sparks

Project timeline

Start date: April 2025

Expected completion date: July 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. The project is aimed at clarifying the appropriate performance evidence requirements for the work described in the unit of competency. No complexities are anticipated.

Scope

The project will consult nationally to review and revise AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles.

Training products for review

AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles  

AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology   

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

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Man Driving A Car Looking Out The Window

Project timeline

Start date: February 2025

Expected completion date: March 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. The project timeframe reflects the need for strong consultation and potential revisions to existing units of competency.

Scope

This project will consult with stakeholders to develop new Training Products for the AUR – Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package that reflect the skills and knowledge required by a range of automotive occupations to calibrate ADAS in vehicles following servicing, replacement or repair work.

 

Review and Update Emergency Response Qualifications

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Project timeline

Start date: December 2024

Expected completion date: May 2026

Prioritisation: Routine. The project timeframe reflects the need for strong consultation, potential revisions to existing units of competency and/or development of new units of competency.

Scope

AUSMASA will collaborate with BuildSkills on this project, as some of the training products have implications for stakeholders in the mining sector and civil construction.

This project will consult with stakeholders to review and revise the following training products and where agreed, develop new training products.

 

Training products for review

RII30719 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue

RII41319 Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination

RIISS00033 Underground Coal Mine Safety Skill Set

RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set

RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations

RIIERR202E Contribute to the control of emergencies and critical situations

RIIERR203E Escape from hazardous situations unaided

RIIERR204E Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel

RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid

RIIERR301E Respond to work site incident

RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents

RIIERR303E Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus

RIIERR305E Control underground fires

RIIERR306E Conduct underground searches

RIIERR307E Extricate casualties from underground incidents

RIIERR309D Establish and operate from fresh air base

RIIERR401E Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations

RIIERR402E Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIERR403E Lead rescue teams

RIIERR404D Apply and monitor underground Metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIERR405 Control emergencies and critical situations

RIIERR406 Provide support for rescue operations

RIIERR501E Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIERR503D Implement emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIERR504E Manage major incidents and emergencies

RIIERR601E Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIERR602E Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control

RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills

RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes

RIIRIS401E Apply site risk management system

RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process

RIIRIS403E Manage and coordinate spill response

RIIRIS501E Implement and maintain management systems to control risk

RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems

Review of the Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology

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Project timeline

Start date: September 2024

Expected completion date: March 2026

Prioritisation: Fast track. The training product update is important given the health and safety implications and consequences for graduates who potentially are employed on mine sites.

Scope

This project will consult with stakeholders to review and update the current Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology Training Products for the AUR – Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package. 

The primary focus will be the review of AUR21920 – Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology, however, because many of the units of competency from this qualification are used in other qualifications, there will be implications for multiple other qualifications.

 

Training products for review

AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

AUR21020 Certificate II in Motor Sport Technology

AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology

AUR21820 Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology

AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology

AUR22021 Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

AUR30920 Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology

AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

RII30220 Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

AURSS00052 Light Vehicle Wheel Alignment Skill Set

AURSS00053 Heavy Vehicle Wheel Alignment Skill Set

RIISS00053 Advanced off-the-road and earthmoving tyre fitting

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

AURHTJ102 Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims

AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

AURHTJ104 Remove, inspect, repair and refit agricultural equipment tyres and tubes

AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

AURJTJ001 Remove, inspect and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies

AURJTJ003 Remove and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies

AURLTJ104 Provide advice on the effects of light vehicle wheel and tyre combinations

AURKKJ001 Manage use of tyre management software

AURKTJ011 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

AURKTJ012 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies

AURKTJ015 Select earthmoving and off-the-road tyres, wheels and rim assemblies for specific applications

AURKTJ016 Use earthmoving and off-the-road tyre handlers

AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle tyres and wheels for specific applications

AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

AURTTJ003 Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies

AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres

AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

RIISAM315A Manage tyre, wheel and rim assembly applications

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Training Products

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Project timeline

Start date: October 2024

Expected completion date: December 2025

Prioritisation: Routine. H2-FCEVs are an emerging technology, and by commencing development work now, AUSMASA can ensure as the need for trained H2-FCEV Technicians increases there will be nationally recognised Training Products available for RTOs to deliver to meet the needs of industry. 

Scope

This project will consult with stakeholders to develop new Training Products for the AUR – Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package for the safe handling and maintenance of H2-FCEV components. 

Training Package Review of Superseded Units of Competency

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Project timeline

Start date: February 2024

Expected completion date: December 2025

Prioritisation: Routine. The project timeframe reflects the need communicated by stakeholders with interest across all three training packages.

Scope

This project will undertake a desktop review of qualifications to identify which superseded units of competency are listed in current qualifications and skill sets from these training packages:  

AUR - Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

AUM – Automotive Manufacturing Training Package

RII – Resources and Infrastructure Training Package (Mining)

We will consult with stakeholders to propose updating qualifications with relevant current units of competency in place of any superseded units. 

 

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