AI in Industry Project toolkit: helping VET educators track AI’s impact on jobs and skills

A cross-sector team of education, government, and industry professionals has developed a practical, ready-to-use toolkit to help VET educators and learning designers understand how AI is reshaping industry – and bring that knowledge directly into teaching and course design. Developed through the FSO Skills Accelerator AI programme, the AI in Industry Project is a proof […]

TAFE Gippsland case study: governed AI for consistent learning content design

TAFE Gippsland wanted educators to use AI safely and consistently to build better learning content faster. Through the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI, it partnered with RockMouse to pilot SPARK, an AI assistant that turns training requirements into structured learning materials that educators review and approve. At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: AI Learning Content Assistant […]

GenLearn AI role-play case study: safe practice for high-stakes workplace conversations

Role plays and branched scenarios are among the best ways adults learn. But they take time and resources many providers do not have. Can AI help more students get the practice they need in high-stakes situations before they enter the workplace? At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: AI role-play pilot Partners: Canberra Institute of […]

Digital Education Council and Bendigo Kangan Institute AI literacy pilot for VET trainers

A pilot with the Digital Education Council and Bendigo Kangan Institute demonstrates how practical, tailored AI capability can be delivered at scale to Australian VET trainers. At a glance Organisation: Digital Education Council (DEC) and Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI), facilitated by the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI. Target audience: Individuals holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher, learning […]

Chisholm Institute case study: a two-step pathway from AI literacy to applied innovation

Chisholm Institute built a staged, human-centred model to develop AI capability: moving from a foundational prompt-a-thon to a hackathon that produced real prototypes now being developed. At a glance Organisation: Chisholm Institute Target audience: Educators, learning designers, IT, quality, and administration staff. Timeframe: September-November 2025 Primary goal: Build AI confidence and capability with VET educators and […]

Akkodis Academy case study: scaling AI bootcamps and prompt-a-thons across 12 TAFEs

Partnerships, co-design, and interactive learning are driving national AI capability across Australia’s VET sector. At a glance Organisation: Akkodis Academy and 12 TAFEs across Australia. Target audience: TAFE educators, support staff, and leadership teams in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, ACT, and WA. Timeframe: Delivery across 2025. Primary goal: Build foundational AI literacy and leadership capability to embed AI into […]

Adobe and Western Sydney University case study: generative AI in design teaching

Western Sydney University’s partnership with Adobe is embedding generative AI into first-year design courses, building AI literacy, collaboration and problem-solving skills, and giving educators practical models for using adaptable AI tools. At a glance Organisation: Western Sydney University — School of Built Environment and Design Target audience: First-year students across Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering, Biology, […]

IAT Digital case study: practical AI training lifts TAFE NSW staff confidence

Through the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI, the Institute of Applied Technology – Digital delivered targeted AI upskilling programs to staff, building confidence, capability, and promoting responsible use across the VET workforce. At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: VET workforce upskilling – AI Fundamentals & Prompt Engineering Partner: Institute of Applied Technology – Digital (IATD) Timeframe: […]

NextEd and TAFE SA case study: building assessment integrity in the age of AI

Through the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI, NextEd and TAFE SA transformed shared concerns about assessment authenticity into practical resources now available for RTOs across the sector. At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: Assessment Authenticity in the Age of AI Partners: NextEd and TAFE SA Timeframe: Skills Accelerator Action Learning Sprint 1, Oct-Dec 2025 Primary goal: Equip educators with frameworks and […]

THRIVE case study: Victorian Chamber builds AI confidence across Victorian SMEs

A Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative, delivered as part of the THRIVE program, is meeting SMEs where they are – providing practical support and the confidence to make AI work for their business. At a glance Organisation: Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Victorian Chamber). Program: THRIVE – Unlocking Growth and Productivity for SMEs Target […]