Latest news from the Short Course Training Project

The Short Course Training Project team has been focusing on changes to the Training and Assessment Guidance document following consultation with industry and providers through a series of webinars, written feedback, and individual meetings with specialist groups.

The Training and Assessment Guidance document has been finalised and released. The document outlines changes to how training and assessment for specific unit standards must be undertaken from 1 September 2025. It also outlines what unit standards can, or cannot, be used within the secondary schools from 1 August 2025. The document is specific to Working at Heights, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP), Cranes, Telehandlers, and Wheels-Tracks-Roller standards.

The guidance document will help industry and providers select the appropriate standard (s) to ensure that workers have the knowledge and skills necessary to be safe at work and be competent at the appropriate level. The implementation of this guidance is the first step in ensuring consistent training and assessment across the industry sectors that require these crucial skills.

We are hosting webinars in June to outline the changes and address any questions you may have about this.