Uplift Digital Capability
Last updated: 2 December 2025
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Uplift Digital Capability – Public and Government Consultation postponed.
See details in the Consultation tab.
Status:
Drafting of Training Products
Commencement date:
May 2025
End date:
November 2026
Public and Government Consultation update
We are postponing consultation on this project while we revise draft units of competency to align with the new DigComp 3.0 framework and make considerations regarding the National AI Plan. Consultation will now commence 9 February 2026. See details in the Consultation tab.
Overview
In response to the urgent and growing demand for digital capability skills across the Australian economy, this project aims to develop a suite of training products that define essential digital skills for today’s workforce and includes collaboration with delivery partners to develop training resources.
We’re developing new Units of Competency in three key areas:
- Digital Capability
- Generalist Artificial Intelligence
- Generalist Cyber Security
This project aims to develop training products based on the internationally recognised DigComp 3.0 framework, using the new Unit of Competency – Application of Skills and Knowledge (ASK) template 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.
In parallel to this training package development project, FSO will test methods to speed up skill development through the Training Product Trial approach. Learn more about the Digital Capability Training Product Trial.
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If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Background Information
There is an urgent and growing need for digital capability skills across the Australian economy. The demand for a digitally capable workforce is being driven by rapid technological advancements, the integration of digital tools across industries, and the need for businesses to remain competitive in a global market.
The pain points:
- Despite these demands, the training system has been slow to adapt.
- There is no clear standard for digital competency across the Finance, Technology and Business (FTB) sectors or the broader economy.
- National training packages lack coherence and consistency in addressing digital capability skills needs.
- Training products have been developed for specific industry contexts, leading to duplication of digital capability products across training packages.
Public and Government Consultation & Feedback
Public and Government Consultation will commence in February 2026. See details in the consultation tab above.
Commencing: 9 February 2026
Closing: 13 March 2026
Timeline
Commencement
May 2025
Establish Technical Committee
May 2025
Drafting of Training Products
June 2025
Technical Committee approval of Draft Training Products
February 2026
Initial Public and Government Consultation
February 2026
Incorporating feedback
March 2026
Public and Government Consultation round 2 (if required)
April 2026
Incorporating feedback (if required)
May 2026
Senior Official Check
July 2026
Finalisation and submission to the Assurance Body
August 2026
Assurance Body Consideration
September 2026
Skills Ministers’ Endorsement
September 2026
Products available on Training.gov.au
October 2026
Stage
Commencement date
CURRENT STAGE
Initial Development
- 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
Initial Public and Government Consultation – Commencing 9 February 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 13 March 2026
For details and to provide feedback, click on the Consultation tab above.
Incorporating Feedback
Commencing March 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.
Public and Government Consultation round 2 (if required)
Commencing April 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.
Senior Officers Check
Commencing July 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.
Finalisation and Submission to the Assurance Body
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 products will be made available in this section in due course.
Skills Ministers' Endorsement
Commencing September 2026
Skills Ministers’ review the Training Package Products and provide endorsement.
Upload to National Training Register
Commencing October 2026
Training Package Products are uploaded to the national training system.
Public and Government Consultation update
We are postponing consultation on this project while we revise draft units of competency to align with the new DigComp 3.0 framework and make considerations regarding the National AI Plan. Consultation will now commence in February 2026.
Consultation period: 9 February 2026 to 13 March 2026
Uplift Digital Capability Consultation Update
DigComp is a global framework defining digital capability competencies, recognised by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as one of the preferred frameworks for digital skills in Australia.
The release of DigComp 3.0 provides an opportunity to strengthen the draft units by incorporating updated guidance related to AI, cybersecurity, digital rights and wellbeing, and making judgement on misinformation.
The National AI Plan, released on 2 December, also provides important context that will inform the revision of these units and Australia’s approach to AI and digital skilling.
The revisions will have minimal impact on the overall project timeline, while ensuring the final training products are contemporary, high quality, and globally benchmarked.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback or registered for a feedback workshop. This work will build on feedback provided.
Workshops have been rescheduled to February 2026, please see the list of available workshops below.
Training Package products for review
Draft training products will be made available for Public and Government Consultation in February 2026.
Feedback Workshops
We invite you to attend an interactive 60-minute online sessions 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.
Links to the Workshops
Feedback via email and forms
Details on how to provide feedback via email and forms will be made available when consultation opens in February.