FSO Project - Training Package Projects
Specialist Generative Artificial Intelligence
Anticipated Commencement Date: May 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: February 2027
This training product development activity will update the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training package with new and urgent training products related to the skills needed to work with specialist AI following the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF) (1 July 2025) process.
Project planning and establishment will include an internal FSO review of training packages and units of competency, analysis of the ICT NGA report and collation of initial work around Entry Level Pathways to provide recommendations for the direction of the Specialist AI training products.
Outputs include:
Specialist Artificial Intelligence Training products
The project may also potentially develop or refine units of competency in other Artificial Intelligence areas identified as essential or urgent.
Note: This activity will respond to the most urgent needs in specialist AI. Any other Artificial Intelligence areas which are identified as required, but which are not included within the Specialist AI activity, can be considered within the ICT Training Package Update.
For any questions related to the project, contact AI@futureskillsorganisation.com.au
Generalist artificial intelligence unit of competencies are included within the Uplift Digital Capability project.
Background Information
There is a need for nationally available training to meet both the needs of employers, learners and industry more broadly for AI skills. This would support a better understanding of AI and improve adoption of AI to support productivity.
The demand for AI skills uplift must be met more urgently to enable key cohorts, such as employers and workers, to access AI skills.
The FSO Workforce Plan 2024 and stakeholder consultations for the ICT Needs and Gaps Analysis identified an urgent and critical need for nationally available AI training to meet industry demands. Currently there is a small number of national VET products delivering AI skills; however, these products are not delivering the specialist skills required by industry.
The FSO's report Building an AI-enabled workforce: Impacts for Finance, Technology and Business Education and Training report shows that while a significant percentage of businesses use AI tools, many workers lack knowledge and would like additional training. The report highlights that AI adoption would drive significant productivity benefits for the Australian economy.
Scope – This document 20250509_Specialist Artificial Intelligence_Training Products.docx
Consultation and Feedback
The Future Skills Organisation (FSO) will develop a Consultation Strategy as part of the Project Plan. This strategy will involve various consultation methods.
The TPOF details the requirements for the process of development and endorsement including the establishment of a Technical Committee. The composition of the Technical Committee is detailed in the TPOF and must be followed to ensure representation is consistent across all training product projects.
If you are interested in applying for the Specialist Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee membership, please complete Specialist Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee Expression of Interest form.
The Expression of Interest will open at 8.00 am Monday 26 May 2025 and close at 5.00 pm Friday 13 June 2025.
Project Documents
Project documents will be uploaded here in due course
Timeline
Project Status
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Commencing May 2025
Project Commencement: May 2025
Technical Committee Standup: May – June 2025
Scoping and Review: June – August 2025
Initial Development of Training Package Products: September 2025 – January 2026
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The Future Skills Organisation (FSO), Jobs and Skills Council (JSC), is undertaking a Training Package Product Update project in response to current workforce challenges.
Public Consultation:
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Draft 1 Public and Government Consultation via the form below to provide your insights to enhance the application, skills and knowledge requirements.
During the consultation period the link to our feedback questionnaire will be provided here.
Workshops:
We invite you to register for a workshop and join us for an interactive discussion on the Uplift Digital Capability Training Products. As a valued expert in the field, your insights and expertise will be invaluable to our discussion.
Workshop dates and registrations will be made available in due course and will be accessed here.
We would appreciate your participation. Please be assured that all responses will be kept confidential and will be used exclusively for the purpose of the Training Package Product Update.
Training Package Products for review
Draft 1 Training Package Products will be made available in this section in due course.
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Commencing: February 2026
During this stage, all feedback received during Draft 1 consultation process is reviewed by the Technical Committee and responses are provided.
Essential feedback identified by the Technical Committee is incorporated into the training package products and a further round of consultations is undertaken.
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Commencing: May 2026
If significant changes have been made to the Draft 1 Training Package Products as a result of initial consultations, FSO will undertake further consultations with stakeholders to ensure the final product reflects broad stakeholder consensus.
Public Consultation:
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Draft 2 Public and Government Consultation via the form below to provide your insights to enhance the application, skills and knowledge requirements.
During the consultation period the link to our feedback questionnaire will be provided here.
Workshops:
We invite you to register for a workshop and join us for an interactive discussion on the Uplift Digital Capability Training Products. As a valued expert in the field, your insights and expertise will be invaluable to our discussion.
Workshop dates and registrations will be made available in due course and will be accessed here.
We would appreciate your participation. Please be assured that all responses will be kept confidential and will be used exclusively for the purpose of the Training Package Product Update.
Training Package Products for review:
Draft 2 Training Package Products will be made available in this section in due course.
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Commencing: January 2027
State and Territory Senior Responsible officers review, provide feedback and endorse the training package products.
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Commencing: February 2027
At the finalisation stage, final checks are conducted, and the outcomes of the project are submitted to the Assurance Body and Department for consideration.
Final Training Package Products:
Final Training Package Products will be made available in this section in due course
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Commencing: April 2027
Skills Ministers' review the Training Package Products and provide endorsement.
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Commencing: June 2027
Training Package Products are uploaded to the national training system.
