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Uplift Digital Capability

Last updated: 1 April 2026

This project defines essential digital skills and develops generalist training products in AI, cyber security, and digital capability.

Public and Government Consultation is now closed

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on the Digital Capability Units of Competency. We appreciate your input and engagement.

Status:

Incorporating feedback and providing responses

Commencement date:

May 2025

End date:

November 2026

Overview

In response to the urgent and growing demand for digital capability across the Australian economy, this project is developing a suite of training products that define essential digital skills for today’s workforce, supported by collaboration with delivery partners to create training resources. These training products are designed for use across industries and job roles, supporting learners, workers and anyone who needs the skills to work confidently and safely in an increasingly digital environment. 

Project scope includes: 

  • Digital Capability Units of Competency  
  • Generalist Artificial Intelligence Units of Competency  
  • Generalist Cyber Security Units of Competency  

This project supports a more consistent and scalable approach to digital capability training across industries. 

Impact

For learners: Earlier access to generalist digital capability training, improved employability in a rapidly changing economy, and defined pathways into AI, cyber security and digital capability skill sets. 

For training providers: Stronger course offerings that remain current and aligned with employer demand. 

For industry: Access to a digitally capable workforce, reducing skills gaps, supporting competitiveness, and building confidence that training is aligned with international standards and national frameworks. 

Background Information

This project is developing training products based on the internationally recognised DigComp 3.0 framework, using the new Unit of Competency – Application of Skills and Knowledge (ASK) template, in line following the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF) (1 July 2025) requirements.  

The final accredited training products will sit within the BSB Training Package for cross-industry use.  

Consultation & feedback

A targeted consultation strategy is incorporated into each project plan, using a range of engagement methods to capture diverse perspectives. In line with the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF), project development and endorsement processes include the establishment of a Technical Committee to ensure consistent representation across all training product projects.  

Public and government consultation is now open. See details in the Consultation tab above. 

  • Commencing: 9 February 2026  
  • Closed: 31 March 2026 

For opportunities to get involved and to follow progress, visit the Subscribe tab above. 

For questions, contact: [email protected] 

Timeline

Commencement

May 2025

Establish Technical Committee

May 2025

Drafting of Training Products

June 2025

Draft 1 Training Products Technical Committee endorsement (DigComp 2.2)

November 2025

Draft 1 Public and Government Consultation (DigComp 2.2)

November 2025

Draft 1 Training Products Technical Committee endorsement (DigComp 3.0)

February 2026

Draft 1 Public and Government Consultation (DigComp 3.0)

March 2026

Incorporating feedback

April 2026

Public and Government Consultation round 2 (if required) 

June 2026

Incorporating feedback (if required) 

June 2026

Senior Official Check

August 2026

Finalisation and submission to the Assurance Body

September 2026

Assurance Body Consideration

October 2026

Skills Ministers’ Endorsement

October 2026

Products available on Training.gov.au

November 2026

Stage

Commencement date

Status:

Incorporating feedback

Commencement date:

May 2025

End date:

November 2026

Current Stage: Incorporating Feedback

Commencing April 2026

During this stage, all feedback received during Draft 1 consultation process is reviewed by the Technical Committee and responses are provided.

Project Commencement: May 2025 

Technical Committee Standup: May to August 2025

Scoping, Review and Initial Development of Training Package Products: August to November 2025 

Revision of draft units of competency to align with the new DigComp 3.0 framework: December 2025 to February 2026

Completed March 2026

During the initial Public and Government Consultations we will be inviting feedback on draft training products to address the urgent need for digital skills across the Australian workforce.  

Public and Government Consultation period: 9 February 2026 to end of March 2026

For details and to provide feedback, click on the Consultation tab above. 

Commencing April 2026

During this stage, all feedback received during the initial public and government 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 may be undertaken. 

Commencing June 2026

If significant changes have been made to the initial training products as a result of initial Public and Government Consultations, FSO will undertake further consultations with stakeholders to ensure the final product reflects broad stakeholder consensus. 

Public and Government Consultation

We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to second Public and Government Consultation via the forms below to provide your insights to enhance the application, skills and knowledge requirements. 

During the consultation period the links to our feedback forms 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 Training Package Products will be made available in this section in due course.

Commencing August 2026

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.

Commencing September 2026

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 products will be made available in this section in due course.

Commencing October 2026

Skills Ministers’ review the Training Package Products and provide endorsement.

Commencing November 2026

Training Package Products are uploaded to the national training system.

Status:

Incorporating feedback and providing responses

Commencement date:

May 2025

End date:

November 2026

Public and Government Consultation is now closed

Consultation period: Consultation has now closed

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on the Digital Capability Units of Competency. We appreciate your input and engagement.

Training Package products for review 

There are 39 draft Units of Competency and supporting materials available for review:

Feedback Workshops

 We invite you to attend an interactive 60-minute online session during the consultation period. Workshops will cover: 

  • the development process completed to draft the digital capability UoCs 
  • how the ASK template has been used for this project 
  • the intended use of these units and how the units can be contextualised for different sectors 

The workshop will also provide an opportunity to give high level feedback and outline how to submit detailed feedback to shape the final training products. 

Feedback via email and forms

If you would like to provide detailed feedback or are unable to attend a workshop, we invite you to complete our online feedback forms:

Digital Capability Units Feedback Form 

Cyber Security Units Feedback Form 

Artificial Intelligence Units Feedback Form 

Business Services Training Package CVIG and Appendix Feedback Form 

Alternative Feedback Form 

If you are unable to complete the forms above, please provide your feedback, by downloading the form, completing the relevant sections, and submit it via email. 

Excel Feedback Form

Technical Committee

Terms of Reference

Committee Members

Consultation Strategy

Consultation Strategy Document

Status:

Incorporating feedback

Commencement date:

May 2025

End date:

November 2026

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