FSO Project - Training Package Projects
Telecommunications Technology Qualifications Update
Information and Communications Technology Training Package
Project Overview
Anticipated Commencement Date: April 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: April 2027
This Training Product Development (TPD) Activity will update all Telecommunications Technology training products, including six qualifications, 32 skill sets and related units of competency, within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Training Package. These updates will reflect current industry practices, standards, technology and regulations. Please see below for full list of training products.
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If you have any questions, please contact: telecommunications@futureskillsorganisation.com.au
Background Information
The Australian labour market is experiencing a high demand for skilled telecommunication workers, with all entry-level telecommunication occupations currently on the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Skills Priority list.
At the same time, industry leaders have shared the need to update training to reflect advancements in technology and changes in safety, regulatory, and licensing requirements.
We will review and update all six telecommunications technology qualifications, 32 skill sets, and related units of competency to ensure training aligns with current standards and meets the needs of learners and industry.
The process to update the training products will adhere to the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF) (1 July 2025).
Consultation and Feedback
The Future Skills Organisation (FSO) will develop a Consultation Strategy as part of the Project Plan for this work. This strategy will involve various consultation methods, including direct engagement through virtual interviews, focus groups and workshops; stakeholder online feedback forms; and the promotion of online content.
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 Development projects.
If you are interested in applying for the Telecommunications Technology Qualifications Update Technical Committee membership, please complete Telecommunications Technology Qualifications Update Technical Committee Expression of Interest.
The Expression of Interest will open on 4th April 2025 and close on 2 May 2025.
Project Documents
Project documents will be uploaded in this section in due course.
Project Timeline
Project Status
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Initial Development April 2025
Project Commencement: April – May 2025
Technical Committee Standup: May 2025
Scoping and Review: June – September 2025
Initial Development of Training Package Products: September 2025 – March 2026
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Commencing: April 2026
Future Skills Organisation (FSO), Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) is undertaking a Training Package Development project for Telecommunications Technology to ensure these training products reflect current industry practices, standards, technology and regulations.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Draft 1 Public and Government Consultation via the form below and/or join any of our workshops by providing your insights to enhance the 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 Telecommunications Technology Qualifications Update. 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 Product Development project.
Training Products for review
Draft 1 Training Products will be made available in this section in due course.
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Commencing: July 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 products and a further round of consultations is undertaken.
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Commencing: July 2026
Future Skills Organisation (FSO), Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) is undertaking a Training Package Development project for Telecommunications Technology to ensure these training products reflect current industry practices, standards, technology and regulations.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to Draft 2 Public and Government Consultation via the form below and/or join any of our workshops by providing your insights to enhance the 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 Telecommunications Technology Qualifications Update. 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 Product Development Project.
Training Products for review
Draft 2 Training Products will be made available in this section in due course
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Commencing: September 2026
State and Territory Senior Responsible officers review, provide feedback and endorse the training products.
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Commencing: November 2026
At the finalisation stage, final checks are conducted, and the outcomes of the project are submitted to the Assurance Body and Department for Employment and Workplace Relations for consideration.
Final Training Package Products
Final Training Products will be made available in this section in due course
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Commencing: January 2027
Skills Ministers' review the Training Products and provide endorsement.
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Commencing: February 2027
Training Products are uploaded to the national training system.
Training Products
View a list of Qualifications in scope, Units of Competency in scope, Skill sets in Scope, and Superseded Units of Competency.
