Industry Training Package Update

NGIA has been working with industry stakeholders for a number of years on the merger and review of the industry’s Training Package AHC09. Unfortunately the current draft documents, released in April 2009, have not incorporated many of the areas of concern to our industry which have been previously brought to Agrifood Industry Skills Council’s (AFISC’s) attention. We have been contacted by a large number of industry stakeholders from around Australia who do not support the current draft documents and as NGIA represents these industry stakeholders, we are therefore unable to support the package in its current draft format and have advised AFISC of this.

NGIA has requested the AFISC formally reply to our concerns, addressing all the areas we have brought to their attention. Their response will be disseminated to industry stakeholders for further discussion. As the industry national body we will continue to work with all parties towards an acceptable outcome. For further information on this project you can contact Fiona Kelly at the NGIA office on (02) 9876 5200 or fiona.kelly@ngia.com.au