Summary

This project will work with emerging industries stakeholders to identify the existing expertise and the skill areas needing further development to then provide recommendations for an effective tailored capacity building program(s) to support industry success into the future.

The aim is to assist emerging industries with building capacity for future, sustainable growth. Consideration will be given to aspects of the business and markets, people in the business, resources and productivity and the environment. Identified skills gaps will be prioritised to provide focus for content and timing of an effective capacity building program. Based on the findings regarding skills required for industry development, the identified skill gaps and the national ‘training landscape’, recommendations will be provided to AgriFutures Australia for the design of a focussed capacity building program specific to emerging industries.

Program

New and Emerging Industries

Research Organisation

RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Objective Summary

The project will deliver the following key objectives:

Recognise the existing skills and expertise across the participating emerging industries
Understand and map of skills required to develop successful businesses and industries
Developing a clear understanding of the current skills gaps across these industries
Providing recommendations for design of a suitable capacity building program that addresses these gaps and meets the needs of the specific stakeholders.

The longer-term outcome of this project is to support emerging industries on their pathway to sustainable growth. Design and delivery of a relevant capacity building program specific for stakeholders from these industries’ is an enabler to this potential success.