A regional approach to industry defined occupational standards
Scott NeilAssistant SecretaryGovernance and Engagement BranchAustralian Government Department of Education and Training
Australia’s work in APEC to address the global skills challenge
Transport and logistics project
Occupational Standards Framework
Integrated Referencing Framework
Regional occupational standards in transport and logistics
5 APEC economies
5 occupations
47 occupational standards
5 companion volumes
SAMPLE:
Formalising the development of APEC occupational standards
Establish a working group (government and
industry)
Develop an agreed job role for the occupation
Identify and define the common core skills (draft
occupational standard)
Validate the standards with industry
Benchmark to education and training systems and
labour markets
Confirm the final standards with the
working group
Occupational Standards Framework (OSF)
The benefits are far-reaching
INDUSTRY• Increase
understanding of the skills held by workers
• Identify potential employees
• Evaluate potential employees
GOVERNMENT • Assess the skills of
incoming migrants• Benchmark TVET systems• Assist in TVET policy
reform, development and implementation
TRAINING PROVIDERS• Develop and deliver
contextually relevant training courses
INDIVIDUALS• Benchmark and
assess their skills for regional recognition and mobility purposes
For further information on these initiatives, please contact: InternationalSkills&[email protected]
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