The Skills List - qualifications for jobs, careers How the NSW Skills List was developed
and further study
The NSW Skills List was developed through extensive labour
The NSW Skills List defines the qualifications eligible for market analysis and consultation with industry and the
government funding under Smart and Skilled. It covers all community.
qualification levels from Certificate ll to Advanced Diploma,
select Foundation Skills courses at Certificate l and ll and all The qualifications on the NSW Skills List have:
apprenticeships and selected traineeships. The Skills List strong job prospects identified through labour market
also defines areas of priority for part qualifications for key analysis and industry consultation
groups and sectors.
high industry demand indicated through occupation,
The qualifications on the Skills List support the diverse qualification and industry analysis
needs of industry and the NSW economy. It is these good career or study pathways identified by
qualifications that will give people the skills they need for articulation pathways and industry feedback.
good job prospects, career paths and higher learning
opportunities. The NSW Skills Board recommended the 2014 NSW Skills List
and endorsed the methodology used to develop it.
The Skills List comprises Training Package qualifications,
Foundation Skills and accredited courses. Approved
Skills for the NSW economy
providers will be funded to deliver Training Package
qualifications and accredited courses. TAFE NSW and New South Wales is a broad, diverse and knowledge based
approved Adult and Community Education (ACE) providers economy. The 2014 Skills List covers all sectors in recognition
will also be funded to deliver Foundation Skills courses. of this diversity.
Programs such as the Higher School Certificate, Tertiary Qualifications have been funded to help meet the growing
Preparation Certificate and VET in Schools are managed demands of an ageing population for health care. There are
outside of Smart and Skilled. In addition, TAFE NSW and qualifications to meet the changing needs of manufacturing
approved ACE providers will be funded to provide courses and transport and support in construction and utilities for
for specific target groups as community service obligations. growth in infrastructure and building.
Part Qualifications purchased under the 2014 NSW Skills List Pre-Vocational Courses comprised of units of competency
aim to develop the skills people need to enter the workforce and skill sets
or upgrade the skills of workers. o linked to qualifications listed within the 2014 NSW
Skills List and/or
Priorities for part qualifications o linked to qualifications NOT listed on the 2014 NSW
Skills List but where training supports the needs of
The 2014 NSW Skills List will be used as a guide in the priority groups.
identification of priorities for purchasing of part
qualifications Full Qualification Certificate 1 VOCATIONAL qualifications (as
distinct from Certificate I Foundation Skill qualifications)
Purchasing of part qualifications will where they support a pathway for disadvantaged students
1) be purchased through the NSW Training Market
Nationally accredited short courses and statements of
2) be given priority for the following groups attainment
Long term unemployed
Job Seekers Skill Sets as identified within industry specific training
Retrenched workers packages.