Finance, Technology and Business VET Workforce Project
Last updated: 15 October 2025
Commencement date:
October 2024
End date:
June 2026
Background Information
Aligned to the VET Workforce Blueprint , the JSC-led VET Workforce Activities are researching and responding to the VET Workforce challenges most relevant to each JSC’s industry needs.
FTB VET Workforce Study (completed)
The Finance, Technology, and Business (FTB) VET Workforce Study explored the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the FTB VET workforce.
The Study found that clear and structured engagement frameworks are needed to strengthen relationships between the FTB VET workforce and industry, particular in relation to currency and relevance. Also the need to leverage industry relationships to improve access to high-quality professional learning for the FTB VET workforce.
Two Activities directly address these findings.
Digital Capability Training for the VET Workforce
As part of the Digital Capability Training Product Trial (TPT) FSO will pilot digital capability including AI training and resources contextualised to the VET workforce’
The TPT Training Product for the VET workforce will be developed based on the DigComp 2.2 framework and tested with the VET workforce from various industries.
FSO Skills Accelerator AI
The FSO Skills Accelerator-AI is a partnership with industry, educators and trainers in a collaborative approach to co‑design AI training and share resources.
It aims to support VET teachers, trainers, administrators and learners to build essential AI capabilities — laying the foundation for a faster, more connected, and forward-looking skilling system.
FSO invites industry, training providers, and community partners to join the initiative with a shared commitment to building a stronger, more capable, and future-ready workforce.
Consultation
The JSC-led VET Workforce Activities will involve close collaboration with DEWR, Jobs and Skills Australia, industry and VET and RTO stakeholders for all sectors within FSO’s remit.
A Technical Committee consisting of Members from Registered Training Organisations, large employers, and representative groups provides feedback on the strategic direction of the project.