Victorian purchasing guides contain nominal hour allocations for units of competency and maximum hour allocations for qualifications within training packages.
They also contain sample training programs that have been developed for nationally endorsed training packages.
You can view the purchasing guides and resources by selecting the relevant CMM area from the list below.
Building
Building industries - building and construction
Construction, Plumbing and Services (Code: CPC)
VPG Date: 18 May 2017
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects endorsement for the following units from
Release 3:
Two revised non-equivalent units of competency
- CPCCPB3014 Install bulk insulation and pliable membrane products
- CPCCPB3027 Install ceiling insulation products
Endorsement for the following unit from
Release 2.1. One revised equivalent unit of competency.
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, superseding CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.
Please note qualifications containing these units can be found in the CPC08 Training Package.
Construction, Plumbing and Services (Code: CPC08)
VPG Date: 20 May 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to CPC08 Construction and Property ServicesTraining Package Version 9, which includes the following changes:
Addition of one new qualification:
- CPC41013 Certificate IV in Demolition.
Replacement of one or more core units in the following seven CPC08 qualifications, resulting in non-equivalent status:
- CPC30313 Certificate III in Concreting
- CPC30413 Certificate III in Demolition
- CPC32313 Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
- CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing
- CPC32513 Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
- CPC32713 Certificate III in Gas Fitting
- CPC32813 Certificate III in Fire Protection.
Building industries - civil construction, furnishing and water
Furnishing (Code: MSF)
VPG Date: 26 August 2016
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the MSF Furnishing Training Package Release 3. The MSF Furnishing Training Package Release 3 contains:
- One new pathways qualification:
- MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
- 10 new pathways units of competency
- Replacement of superseded imported units-all qualifications
- Clarification/correction of packaging rules re WHS units of competency and additional information in the ‘application’ field re licensing and workplace requirements for MSF20313, MSF30413, MSF30813, MSF30913, MSF31013, MSF31112, MSF31313, MSF50213 and MSF60113.
Resources and Infrastructure (Code: RII)
VPG Date: 5 April 2016
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
RII Release 2 contains:
- One (1) new qualification
RII21315 Certificate II in Cross Industry Operations
- Six (6) new units of competency
- Fifty one (51) revised units of competency
Water (Code: NWP)
VPG Date: 18 March 2016
VPG Current:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the first iteration of the NWP Water Training Package Release 1.
The NWP Water Training Package Release 1 has been produced in the New Standards format and contains:
Three (3) new qualifications:
- 30315 Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
- 30415 Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
- 40615 Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment
Four (4) new/revised qualifications:
- 20115 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
- 30215 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- 40515 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
- 50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations
One hundred and forty eight (148) units of competency:
- 38 new units
- 110 revised units
Water Industry (Code: NWP07
)
Superseded by NWP Water
VPG Date: 25 September 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Three new units were included in the Certificate II and III in Water Operations to meet specific standards gaps:
- NWP279 Demonstrate knowledge of the risk management principles of the Australian drinking water guidelines
- NWP369 Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes
- NWP370 Perform water industry calculations.
Nine new units were included as electives in the existing NWP50107 Diploma of Water Operations:
- NWP552 Apply mathematical solutions to engineering problems
- NWP553 Apply scientific principles to engineering problems
- NWP554 Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects
- NWP555 Apply construction principles to civil engineering works
- NWP556 Apply environmental solutions to engineering projects
- NWP557 Apply surveying for civil engineering projects
- NWP558 Use computer aided drafting systems
- NWP559 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems
- NWP560 Apply principles of strength of materials toengineering problems.
Ten new units were included in the new NWP60112 Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design:
- NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme
- NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems
- NWP603 Design pressure sewerage systems
- NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems
- NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems
- NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems
- NWP607 Manage drinking water quality information
- NWP608 Design sewerage pumping station systems
- NWP609 Manage assets in a water utility
- NWP610 Apply statistical methods for quality control and reliability.
Three updated imported units of competency:
- BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
- BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities
- AHCLPW306A.
Business industries
Business Services (Code: BSB)
VPG Date: 14 April 2016
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Includes:
- Sustainability (1 new qualification and 6 new units)
- Governance (1 new qualification and 9 new units)
- Marketing and Communications (3 new qualifications and 12 new units) (replacing existing Marketing & Advertising qualifications)
- Small Business (2 new qualifications and 6 new units).
The following qualifications have been moved from CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package version 1.0 to BSB Business Services Training Package version 2.0. and have been recoded and updated to meet the standards for training packages:
- CUL30111 Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services
- CUL40111 Certificate IV in Library, Information and Cultural Services
- CUL50111 Diploma of Library and Information Services.
The following qualifications have been moved from TAE10 Training and Education Training Package version 3.4 to BSB Business Services Training Package version 2.0. and have been recoded and updated to meet the standards for training packages.
- TAE70210 Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning)
- TAE80210 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).
Correctional Services (Code: CSC)
VPG Date: 29 October 2015
VPG Current:
Description:
Financial Services (Code: FNS)
VPG Date: 27 March 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects the changes made to FNS Financial Services Training Package on 13 February 2018.
- Re-instatement of FNS30415 Certificate III in Mercantile Agents (this occurred in FNS Financial Services Release 2.1)
- Two new qualifications:
- FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- FNS50417 Diploma of Payroll Services.
- Two qualifications superseded by and not equivalent to FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping:
- FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
- FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting.
- Additions to the listed elective units of all Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.
- Entry requirements added and changes to the listed elective units of two qualifications:
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
- FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting.
- Changes to the core units, packaging rules, and listed elective units of one non-equivalent qualification:
- FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- Eight new units of competency in Accounting, Payroll and Industry Capability; 17 updated (equivalent) units; 1 non-equivalent unit and 2 units deleted (Bookkeeping).
Information and Communications Technology (Code: ICA11)
Superseded by ICT Information and Communications Technology
VPG Date: 15 November 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing Guide includes:
- 5 revised units
- 10 new units in Cloud Computing
- ISC upgrades to replace BSBOHS units with BSBWHS units in Sample Training Programs where appropriate.
Information and Communications Technology (Code: ICT)
VPG Date: September 2016
VPG Current:
Description:
This release of the Victorian Purchasing Guide contains:
- 2 Revised qualifications
- 6 New Units of Competency
Local Government (Code: LGA04)
VPG Date: 5 October 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
- New Qualification - LGA50712 Diploma of Local Government
- New Unit of Competency - AGENE503 Perform the role of an elected member
- Removed Qualification - GA50304 Diploma of Local Government (Land Management.
Property Services (Code: CPP)
VPG Date: 14 July 2017
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Endorsement for the following:
- Development of 1 new qualification:
- CPP20617 Certificate II in Cleaning
- development of 14 new units of competency in Cleaning
Revision of 1 unit of competency: CPPCMN2002.
Property Services (Code: CPP07)
VPG Date: 19 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Minor correction to remove a duplicate element in CPPBDN5017A Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software.
Public Safety (Code: PUA12)
VPG Date: 30 April 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Minor editorial/formatting changes to 10 qualifications and units - Sample Training Programs updated accordingly.
Public Sector (Code: PSP)
VPG Date: 24 August 2018
VPG Current:
Description
Second release of this training package under the new Standards for Training Packages now includes the recently endorsed Auslan Qualifications.
Public Sector (Code: PSP12) – Superseded by PSP Public Sector
VPG Date: 1 February 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Replaces PSP04 Public Sector Training Package Version 4.1 (Full Review).
Engineering industries
Engineering industries - automotive
Automotive Manufacturing (Code: AUM)
VPG Date: 5 September 2015
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This release of the AUM Victorian Purchasing Guide revises the maximum payable hours for a number of AUM qualifications from the previous version published on 12 May 2014.
Automotive Retail, Service and Repair (Code: AUR)
VPG Date:9 April 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects the changes made to AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package on 20 February 2018:
- 1 revised qualification - Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Automotive Retail, Service and Repair (Code: AUR12)
Superseded by AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
VPG Date: 24 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to (AUR12 Automotive Industry Retail, Service & Repair Training Package 2).
Two revised qualifications:
- AUR21913 Certificate II in Tyre Servicing Technology
- AUR30713 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment
ISC Upgrade
Five revised qualifications:
- AUR32112 Certificate IIII in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR32212 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
- AUR32312 Certificate IIII in Automotive & Marine Trimming Technology
- AUR40712 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Engineering industries - electrical/electronics
Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector (Code: UEP12)
VPG Date: 16 April 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
- 1 new qualification:
- UEP40612- Certificate IV in Large Scale Wind Generation - Electrical
- 14 new units of competency
- 23 new imported units of competency.
Electricity Supply Industry – Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector (Code: UET12)
VPG Date: 17 April 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
- 2 new qualifications:
- UET50312 Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations
- UET60312 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations.
Electrotechnology (Code: UEE)
VPG Date: 18 May 2017
VPG Current:
Description:
Initial Release of the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. This Release incorporates 2 Units of Competency.
Electrotechnology (Code: UEE11)
VPG Date: 21 September 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Initial Release of the UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package Version 1.
Integrated Telecommunications (Code: ICT10)
(Superseded by ICT Information and Communications Technology)
VPG Date: 27 March 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
New qualification:
- ICT40713 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
- Twelve (12) revised qualifications
- Nine (9) new units of competency
- Three (3) revised units of competency.
Engineering industries - engineering
Aeroskills (Code: MEA)
VPG Date: October 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
This Release includes:
- 25 equivalent qualifications with code changes due to unit code changes
- One new unit of competency: MEA731 Perform aircraft weight control activities
- 2 revised non-equivalent units of competency
- 13 equivalent units of competency with code changes as a result of changed prerequisites
- 8 equivalent units of competency with code changes due to changed titles
VPG superseded:
Gas Industry (Code: UEG)
VPG Date: 30 October 2018
VPG current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the initial release of the UEG Gas Training Package (Release 1.0).
This includes:
- Transitioning to the 2012 Standard for Training Packages
- One new unit of competency: UEGNSG200- Conduct butt fusion of large diameter polyethylene gas pipeline systems.
VPG superseded:
Manufacturing and Engineering (Code: MEM)
VPG Date: 22 June 2015
VPG Current:
Description:
Initial Release of the MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.
Metal and Engineering (Code: MEM05)
VPG Date: 22 June 2015
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
- One new qualification: MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- Seven (7) new engineering pathways units of competency.
General manufacturing
Australian Meat Processing (Code: AMP)
VPG Date: 05 March 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
The AMP Australian Meat Processing Training Package Release 3.0 contains four new units and ten poultry units from FDF10 Training Package migrated to AMP. Minor updates to other components and imported units have been included. The new units are:
- AMPA2078 Inspect meat for defects in a packing room
- AMPA3136 Monitor welfare of stock during out-of-hours receival
- AMPA413 Review or develop an Emergency Animal Disease Response Plan
- AMPX312 Calculate carcase yield in a boning room
Please also note that the following units were deleted on 13 June 2017:
- AMPA408 Inspect wild game meat
- AMPA409 Inspect poultry
- AMPA410 Inspect ratites
Please also note that Releases 2.1 (20/10/2016) and 2.2 (19/12/2016) contained minor upgrades only.
Australian Meat Industry (Code: MTM11)
Superseded by AMP Australian Meat Processing
VPG Date: 15 April 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Version 4 of MTM11 includes the following changes:
addition of one (1) new unit of competency:
- MTMSR215A Package meat and smallgoods for retail sale.
Revision of one (1) qualification:
- MTM30813 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher).
Revision of four (4) units of competency:
- MTMP414A Oversee humane handling of animals
- MTMP2010A Apply animal welfare and handling requirements
- MTMP3067A Prepare and despatch meat products
- MTMR323A Prepare and produce value-added products
ISC Upgrades:
Revised units above upgraded in seven (7) qualifications:
- MTM20111 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
- MTM20211 Certificate II Meat Processing (Smallgoods)
- MTM20311 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing)
- MTM30611 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
- MTM31011 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods – Manufacture)
- MTM40211 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
- MTM40411 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (General)
For further information, please refer to the Modification History (pages 14 -16) of the Training Package.
Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining (Code: PMA)
VPG Date: 7 July 2016
VPG Current:
Description:
Release 1 of the PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package reflects the transitioning of the PMA08 Chemicals, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package to the new Standards for Training Packages.
- PMA70108 Graduate Certificate in Surface Coating Technology is not carried forward.
This Victorian Purchasing Guide also reflects the changes made from Maximum Nominal Hours to Maximum and Minimum Payable Hours.
For detailed mapping of qualifications and units between PMA and PMA08 please refer to the PMA Implementation Guide Appendix, see:
VETNet (pdf - 397.32kb)
Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining (Code: PMA08)
Superseded by PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining
VPG Date: 19 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
NSSC Endorsed changes
PMA08 Version 5 contain three new units of competency packaged as electives in PMA20113, PMA30113 and PMA40113 as follows:
- PMAOPS226A Monitor and operate flare systems
- PMASUP245A Break and make flanged joints using hand tools
- PMASUP246A Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints
Refer to summary mapping within Training Package for further details.
Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical (Code: FBP)
VPG Date: May 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
The FBP Food, beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package release 1.0 conforming to the Standards for Training Packages.
Version 3 of the Victorian Purchasing Guide includes an update to the Minimum and Maximum payable hours allocated to FBP30517 – Certificate III in Baking.
Previous iterations of the VPG – V1 and V2 are outlined in the Version History on Page 3/29.
Food Processing (Code: FDF10)
VPG Date: 16 March 2018
VPG Current:
Description:
The FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Release 1.0 reflects the part transitioning of the FDF10 Food Processing Industry Training Package to the new Standards for Training Packages, in addition to two new qualifications:
- FBP10217 Certificate II in Baking
- FBP30817 Certificate III in Rice Processing
Release 1 also reflects the revision of 5 qualifications deemed non-equivalent, 7 qualifications deemed equivalent, 3 skill sets, 18 new units of competency, 24 units of competency deemed non-equivalent, 25 units of competency with a nomenclature change to the competency field code and 130 units of competency with a Training Package code change.
Laboratory Operations (Code: MSL)
VPG Date: 7 September 2018
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description:
Release 2.0 of the MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package incorporates changes to the MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology; in particular, new entry requirements to the Diploma. Although the codes for the remaining three qualifications have been updated, they remain equivalent.
There are two new units, a new merged unit and while the majority of existing units are equivalent, they have been updated and recoded: The new and merged units are:
-
MSL954003 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
-
MSL975028 Apply advanced embedding and microtomy skills
-
MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests (Formerly MSL974005 and MSL974010)
Manufactured Mineral Products (Code: PMC)
VPG Date: 4 August 2016
VPG Current:
Description:
Release 1 of the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package consolidates all qualifications from the PMC10 Training Package. For more information, see:
VETNet
Manufactured Mineral Products (Code: PMC10)
Superseded by PMC Manufactured Mineral Products.
VPG Date: 26 May 2010
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the initial release of the PMC10 Manufactured Minerals Training Package and replaces PMC04.
Manufacturing (Code: MSM)
VPG Date: 7 July 2016
VPG Current:
Description
Release 2 of the MSM Manufacturing Training Package consolidates the remaining qualifications from the MSA07 Training Package. It includes the following components:
- Eight Process Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology and Surface Preparation qualifications
- Note that Certificates III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology have not carried forward and will be included in the MEM Training Package.
For more information, see:
VETNet
Manufacturing (Code: MSA07)
VPG Date: 3 June 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
ISC Upgrades:
- Seven (7) competitive manufacturing qualifications not carried forward - superseded by new qualifications endorsed 20 April 2012 in MSS11v2
- Competitive manufacturing units of competency not carried forward - superseded by new units endorsed in MSS11v2
- Imported elective units updated in fifteen (15) qualifications to current versions (including prerequisites)
- Sample Training Programs revised to reflect updated imported units
- Various editorial changes.
Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking (Code: PMB)
VPG Date: 4 August 2016
VPG Current:
Description:
Release 1 of the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package consolidates all qualifications from the PMB07 Training Package. For more information, see:
VETNet
Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking (Code: PMB07)
Superseded by PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking
VPG Date: 14 August 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to PMB07 Plastics, Rubber and Cable Making Training Package Version 2. This includes:
NSSC Endorsed changes:
- Addition of five new PMB electives for the heavy off-the-road tyre stream and one new imported unit for inclusion in qualifications PMB30107 and PMB40107:
ISC upgrades:
- Imported units updated to current versions.
Printing and Graphic Arts (Code: ICP)
VPG Date: 18 April 2016
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Version 2 of the ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package covers the review of Certificate III qualifications, of which 11 have been combined to create three new qualifications.
Additionally, 11 units of competency have been combined to create one new unit while three new units in 3D printing have been created.
Imported units in sample programs have also been updated.
Seafood Industry (Code: SFI11)
VPG Date: 13 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Eleven revised units of competency:
- SFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise.
Prerequisite unit (first Aid) updated in the following:
- SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry
- SFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus
- SFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
- SFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus
- SFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
- SFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operations
- SFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector
- SFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector
- SFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operations
- SFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operations
ISC Upgrades - Nine revised qualifications:
- SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture
- SFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing Operations
- SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture
- SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations
- SFI40111 Certificate IV in Aquaculture
- SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)
- SFI40511 Certificate IV in Seafood Processing
- SFI40611 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution)
- SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture
Sustainability (Code: MSS)
VPG Date: 9 August 2016
VPG Current:
Description
Release 1 of the MSS Sustainability Training Package. For more information, see:
VETNet
Sustainability (Code: MSS11)
Superseded by MSS Sustainability
VPG Date: 14 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Endorsed changes:
Addition of three new units of competency for inclusion as electives in qualifications MSS40111, MSS50112 and MSS70111:
- MSS014007A: Implement social sustainability in work practices
- MSS015019A: Establish metrics for social sustainability
- MSS017008A: Develop a proactive social sustainability strategy
Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (Code: MST)
VPG Date: 3 October 2016
VPG Current:
Description
Release 1 of the MST Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package reflects the transitioning of the LMT07 Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package to the new Standards for Training Packages recoded as MST.
Please note that the following qualifications are not carried forward but remain current in LMT07:
- LMT11107 Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear
- LMT20407 Certificate II in Cotton Ginning
- LMT30307 Certificate III in Cotton Ginning
- LMT31909 Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanics
- LMT40207 Certificate IV in Cotton Ginning
- LMT40810 Certificate IV in Laundry Operations and Supervision
- LMT40907 Certificate IV in Supply and Fitting of pre-manufactured Medical Grade Footwear
- LMT50207 Diploma of Medical Grade Footwear
- LMT60207 Advanced Diploma of Medical Grade Footwear
This Victorian Purchasing Guide also reflects the changes made from Maximum Nominal Hours to Minimum and Maximum Payable Hours. For more information, see:
VETNet
Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (Code: LMT07)
Superseded by MST Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
VPG Date: 21 August 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
To comply with ISC Upgrade, imported units used in sample programs updated to correct versions.
For further information, refer to pages 22-37 of the Training Package.
Human services - community services and health
Health (Code: HLT)
VPG Date: 17 May 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to HLT Health Training Package Release 4.0. It includes a revised qualification and two new units related to Dental Technology.
Community Services (Code: CHC)
VPG Date: 10 March 2016
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to CHC Community Services Training Package Release 3. It includes qualifications in the following industry sectors:
It includes qualifications and units of competency for:
- Career Development and Employment Services
- Celebrancy
- Family Services, comprising:
- cross sector family services units
- children’s contact services
- counselling and relationship
- counselling
- family dispute resolution
- financial counselling
- mediation
- relationship education
- statutory child protection (Graduate Certificate only - other qualifications have been endorsed through previous submissions)
- cross sector areas – group work, additional client care and support units, additional professional practice units.
Human services - arts/entertainment and recreation
Arts and Culture (Code: CUV)
Superseded by CUA Creative Arts and Culture
VPG Date: 7 February 2014
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the initial release of the CUV Arts and Culture Training Package (Release 1.0). It introduces two qualifications for the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Visual Arts Industry.
Please note: this Victorian Purchasing Guide only contains information on components within the CUV Arts and Culture Training Package. For information on components from the CUV11 Visual Arts, Crafts and Design Training Package, please refer to the CUV11 Victorian Purchasing Guide.
Library, Information and Cultural Services (Code: CUL11)
Superseded by BSB Business Services and CUA Creative Arts and Culture
VPG Date: 23 July 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Correction of typographical error.
Creative Arts and Culture (Code: CUA)
VPG Date: 6 February 2018
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects the changes made to CUA Creative Arts and Culture (Release 3.0) on 2 November 2017.
This release includes all components of CUA Live Performance and Entertainment Training Package (Release 2.0).
Specifically, this release includes:
- Three new units (CUADTM412, CUAWHS405 and CUAWHS406)
- Two new skills sets (CUASS00054 and CUASS00055)
- Correction of typographical errors in qualifications and units
- Updated and removed imported units.
Please refer to CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package (Release 3.0) modification history for further details.
Music (Code: CUS09)
VPG Date: 16 April 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Correction of typographical error.
Screen and Media (Code: CUF07)
Superseded by CUA Creative Arts and Culture
VPG Date: 12 September 2011
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package 1.2. It includes the inclusion of the NQC flexibility rules affecting a number of qualifications, addition of BSB07 business continuity and sustainability units and CUS09 sound elective units.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation (Code: SIS)
VPG Date: March 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Release 3.0. It includes qualifications and units in the following industry sectors:
- Community Recreation
- Cross Sector
- Fitness
- Sport and Recreation.
Please note: this Victorian Purchasing Guide only contains information on components within the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. For information on components from the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package, please refer to the SIS10 Victorian Purchasing Guide.
Sport, Fitness and Recreation (Code: SIS10)
VPG Date: 11 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package Version 3.0.
Key changes
- 9 new units and 2 revised units
- A change to the core of 17 qualifications. 16 updated to include the new HLTAID003 Provide First Aid in the core and the Diploma of Fitness updated to include HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid in the core.
Visual Arts, Craft and Design (Code: CUV11)
Superseded by CUA Creative Arts and Culture
VPG Date: 31 July 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Correction of typographical errors.
Primary industries
Agri-Food (Code: AGF07)
VPG Date: 17 March 2008
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Initial release.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management (Code: AHC)
VPG Date: 6 February 2018
VPG Current:
Description
AHC Victorian Purchasing Guide has been updated to reflect the following changes.
AHCLSK330A updated code title and changed to ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares – now in ACM Training Package
AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work – minor changes to wording to clarify safety
AHCLSK336 Educate, care and ride horses for stock work - code and title changed to AHCLSK337 Train, care for, and ride horses for stock work- assessment requirements changed to clarify safety requirements
AHCLSK417 Manage horses for stock work - changes to wording to clarify safety, additions to performance evidence requirements.
Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management (Code: AHC10)
Superseded by AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management
VPG Date: 28 March 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Five revised qualifications:
- AHC20513 Certificate II in Arboriculture
- AHC32113 Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
- AHC33013 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
- AHC41313 Certificate IV in Wool Classing
- AHC50213 Diploma of Pork Production
One new unit of competency:
- AHCLSK334A Plan, prepare and conduct mulesing procedures
Addition of one new unit to AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture
Animal Care and Management (Code: ACM)
VPG Date: 24 April 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Release 1 which includes:
Five New Qualifications
- Certificate II in Horse Care
- Certificate III in Horse Breeding
- Certificate III in Performance Horse
- Diploma of Horse Stud Management
- Diploma of Performance Horse Management
One Updated Qualification:
- Certificate IV Equine Dentistry
Units of Competency:
- 50 new units of competency
- 14 units revised and not equivalent
- 125 units updated to meet Standards for Training Packages
To be noted: The Veterinary Nursing Qualifications are yet be be endorsed by the AISC. Please refer to ACM10 VPG
Animal Care and Management (Code: ACM10)
VPG Date: 7 March 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
Addition of new Grooming and Workplace health and safety sectors. Addition of three new qualifications:
- ACM30612 Certificate III in Pet Grooming
- ACM40612 Certificate IV in Pet Styling
- ACM50512 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)
Revision of four qualifications:
- ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- ACM50212 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
- ACM50312 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Dental)
- ACM50412 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)
Addition of 18 new units of competency
Addition of 11 imported units of competency
ISC Upgrades:
- Amended elective packaging rules in ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services and ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
- Updated Pathways information in ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- Updated knowledge reference and OHS references in ACMINF301A
- Updated range statement and OHS references in ACMCAS306A, ACMCAS307A, ACMCAS407A and ACMCAS408A
- Clarified application of the unit and updated OHS references in ACMVET503A and ACMVET504A
Updated OHS references in:
- ACMVET401A
- ACMVET402A
- ACMVET403A
- ACMVET404A
- ACMVET405A
- ACMVET406A
- ACMVET407A
- ACMVET408A
- ACMVET409A
- ACMVET410A
- ACMVET411A
- ACMVET412A
- ACMVET413A
- ACMVET501A
- ACMVET502A
- ACMVET505A
- ACMVET506A
- ACMVET507A
Updated equivalent imported units of competency
Forest and Wood Products (Code: FWP)
VPG Date: May 2018
VPG Current:
Description
Release 3.0 of the FWP VPG does not include any new qualifications.
Changes do include the revision of 12 units of competency and the introduction of 2 new units of competency to reflect industry requirements aligned to safety and technology applicable to the operation of machines in forest harvesting.
The 2 new units were required due to the introduction of on-board computer systems and are listed below:
- FWPHAR3222 Use on-board computer systems for forwarder
- FWPHAR3223 Use on-board computer systems for single grip harvester.
Forest and Wood Products (Code: FPI11)
Superseded by FWP Forest and Wood Products
VPG Date: 15 November 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
The new non-equivalent qualifications from Version 2 now have equivalence status to the superseded qualifications
- FPI20111 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
- FPI20113 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
- FPI20211 Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage
- FPI20213 Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage
- FPI30111 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
- FPI30113 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
- FPI30211 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
- FPI30213 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Code: PPM)
VPG Date: 13 July 2016
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to Endorsement for the PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package, Release 1.0
- mandatory rewriting of 80 units to new standards format
Re-presented qualifications:
PPM20116 Certificate II in Pulping OperationsPPM20216 Certificate II in Papermaking OperationsPPM30116 Certificate III in Pulping OperationsPPM30216 Certificate III in Papermaking OperationsPPM40116 Certificate IV in Pulping OperationsPPM40216 Certificate IV in Papermaking OperationsPPM50116 Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process ManagementPulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry (Code: FPP10)
VPG Date: 14 February 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Purchasing Guide reflects the changes to the FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1.1 which replaces FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1.
New Imported Units
The following units from FPI05 Forest and Forest Products Training Package have been added to the elective bank in FPP50110 Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management:
- FPICOT6205A Prepare an enterprise carbon management report
- FPICOR6201A Manage sustainability in the workplace
- FPICOT5208A Build and maintain community relationships
- FPICOT5207A Implement sustainability in the workplace
- FPICOT6201A Manage community engagement
Primary release
FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1 which replaces FPP01 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1
The number of qualifications have been reduced from nine to seven.
‘Manufacturing ‘and ‘services’ qualifications have been replaced with Certificates II, III and IV in Pulping Operations and Certificate II, III and IV in Papermaking Operations.
New FPP10 V.1. units:
- FPPSUS210A Apply sustainable work practices/policies, packaged at Certificates II, III and IV
- FPPSUS510A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability at Diploma level
- Imported units as electives - ‘Support’ skills
- MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices
- MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices
- MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Code changes:
- FPPCPP - Coated paper processes
- FPPCPR - Chemical preparation
- FPPCSK - Computer skills
- FPPDEO - Dry end operations
- FPPENV - Environmental monitoring
- FPPEPG - Electrical power generation
- FPPFCO - Finishing and converting
- FPPHWP - Handling and preparing waste paper for pulp production
- FPPMHV - Materials handling vehicles
- FPPNUM - Numeracy
- FPPOHS - Occupational health and safety
- FPPPLN - Planning and organising
- FPPPRM - Preventative maintenance
- FPPPRS - Problem solving
- FPPPRV - Production variations/operations
- FPPPUL - Pulping operations
- FPPQAS - Quality assurance
- FPPREC - Chemical recovery operations
- FPPREL - Relationship management
- FPPRES - Primary resource operations
- FPPSPR - Stock preparation operations
- FPPSTM - Steam generation
- FPPSUS - Sustainability
- FPPWAR - Warehousing and dispatch
- FPPWAS - Water services
- FPPWEO - Wet end operations
- FPPWPO - Waste paper operations
Racing and Breeding (Code: RGR)
VPG Date: 12 October 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide (V1) reflects the changes made to the RGR Racing Training Package Release 2.0 and approved by the AISC on 5 June 2018, which includes a name change to the Racing and Breeding Training Package Release 2.0
Release 2.0 includes 5 updated qualification deemed equivalent, 8 qualifications deemed not equivalent and 2 new qualifications. Release 2.0 also includes 8 new units of competency, 20 units that were revised and deemed not equivalent, plus 99 units updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
Racing Industry (Code: RGR08)
VPG Date: 10 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
One revised qualification: RGR20213 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)
Service industries - transport
Aviation (Code: AVI)
VPG Date: 2 June 2016
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects Release 3 which includes the endorsement of:
- AVI10116 Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills)
- AVI20216 Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)
- AVI20116Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations– Cargo Services)
- AVI20316 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener)
- AVI20416 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener)
- AVI30116 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)
- AVI30216 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
- AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight)
- AVI30416 Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)
- AVI30516 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations)
- AVI40116Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman)
- AVI40216 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision)
- AVI40316 Certificate IV in Aviation (Flight Operations Supervision)
- AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
- AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)
- AVI60116 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor)
- AVI60216 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)
Aviation (Code: AVI08)
Superseded by AVI Aviation
VPG Date: 27 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to the AVI08 Aviation Training Package Version 5.
Inclusion of 3 new units of competency, 3 new qualifications and 1 revised qualification.
Maritime (Code: MAR)
VPG Date: September 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects:
- 14 revised near coastal qualifications
- 33 revised units of competency
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing guide reflects:
- the transition of the following qualifications to the Standards for Training Packages:MAR20116 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson) - MAR30116 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) - MAR40116 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
- the inclusion of 5 new units of competency
- the transition of 18 units of competency to the Standards for Training Packages.
Transport and Logistics (Code: TLI)
VPG Date: 20 September 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This Purchasing Guide reflects the endorsement of:
- 9 new units of competency
- 6 revised units of competency
- 1 new qualification – TLI40118 Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling
- 13 revised qualifications
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Purchasing Guide reflects the endorsement of three new units of competency, packaged as elective units in five revised qualifications from the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. These units align training with the heavy vehicle fatigue management accreditation processes of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and meet requirements under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Transport and Logistics (Code: TLI10)
Superseded by TLI Transport and Logistics
VPG Date: 4 March 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package Version 4.
These changes reflect the inclusion of 8 new qualifications, 4 revised qualifications, 70 new units of competency and 2 revised units of competency.
Service industries - general studies and further education
Foundation Skills (Code: FSK)
VPG Date: 8 February 2017
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This minor version update includes nominal hours for 1 job seeking unit which was not previously included in the Victorian Purchasing Guide.
Training and Education (Code: TAE10)
Superseded by TAE Training and Education
VPG Date: 11 December 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Purchasing Guide reflects the TAE10 Training and Education Training Package Version 3: Inclusion of 1 new qualification and 5 new units of competency. For more information, refer to the modification history and summary mapping in the training package
Training and Education (Code: TAE)
VPG Date: 16 May 2016
VPG Current:
Description
Qualifications, units and skill sets from TAE10 Training and Education Training Package were restructured to meet Standards for Training Packages. Deleted qualifications: TAE50310 Diploma of International Education Services TAE70311 Vocational Graduate Certificate in International Education Services. New skill set:
- TAESS0010 Advanced Assessor Skill Set.
Service industries - tourism and hospitality
Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (Code: SIT)
VPG Date: 4 May 2016
VPG Current:
Description
SIT Release 1.0 was endorsed February 2016; SIT was updated 31st March 2016 to make ISC (SSO) corrections. The VPG was under development when this occurred so this is the first SIT VPG generated.
Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (Code: SIT12)
VPG Date: 4 May 2016
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to SIT12 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package v2 15 Revised Qualifications and 2 new units.
For more information, refer to the modification history and summary mapping in the Training Package.
Service industries - wholesale, retail and personal services
Hairdressing and Beauty (Code: SHB)
VPG Date: 3 October 2018
VPG Current:
Description
This purchasing guide reflects Release 3 of SHB Training Package transition of the final qualification in the SIB10 Training Package to SHB:
- SHB60118 Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
Release 2 included an update on 25 September 2017, specifically related to an adjustment to the hours for SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services based on change in the market. Release 2 reflects the transition of the following 7 qualifications from the SIH and SIB:
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
- SHB20116 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
- SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
- SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
- SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
- SHB80116 Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership.
VPG Version 2.1: Payable hours have been adjusted for SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services.
Beauty (Code: SIB10)
Superseded by SHB Hairdressing and Beauty
VPG Date: 7 June 2011
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
An ISC upgrade occurred and was released on 12/12/2011. This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects these editorial adjustments as outlined in Version 1.2.
Floristry (Code: SFL)
VPG Date: 21 December 2015
VPG Current:
Description
SFL Floristry Training Package Training Package Release 1.0.
Funeral Services (Code: SIF)
VPG Date: 7 February 2014
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made from Maximum Nominal Hours to Maximum and Minimum Payable Hours. Updated May 2014 with units inadvertently omitted.
Hairdressing (Code: SIH11)
Superseded by SHB Hairdressing and Beauty
VPG Date: 27 September 2013
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to SIH11 Hairdressing Training Package version 2.
SIH70111 retitled and coded to SIH80113 Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership
Coding change to the following units in SIH80113:
- SIHHTLS804 Provide creative leadership to the hairdressing industry
- SIHHTLS805 Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for media
- SIHHTLS806 Conceive, develop and realise innovative hairdressing concepts for events
- SIHHTLS807 Plan and deliver professional hairdressing presentations
- SIHHTLS808 Originate and refine hair design concepts
- SIHHTLS809 Establish, negotiate and refine hair design concepts for brief.
Retail Services (Code: SIR)
VPG Date: 19 October 2017
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This purchasing guide reflects the transition of the last SIR07 qualification to the new standards for training packages, with updated content to reflect industry needs, and a new qualification.
Retail Services (Code: SIR07)
VPG Date: 10 October 2012
VPG Current:
VPG Superseded:
Description
This Victorian Purchasing Guide reflects the changes made to SIR07 Retail Services Training Package Version 3.
SIR07 v3 Retail Services Training Package reinstates the Community Pharmacy qualifications. In February 2012, Service Skills Australia (SSA) put forward two Cases for Endorsement, one for a separate Community Pharmacy Training Package and the other, a revised SIR07 v2 Retail Services Training Package with the Community Pharmacy sector removed. At its meeting of 23 February 2012, the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) resolved that the Community Pharmacy sector was to remain in the Retail Services Training Package and that SSA needed to resubmit the Training Package as SIR07 v3 Retail Services Training Package for the endorsement of the NSSC.
SIR07 v3 Retail Services Training Package includes:
- Community Pharmacy specific:3 revised qualifications within the Community Pharmacy sector and43 Units of Competency of which 15 are new units.
Retail specific
10 qualifications in retail from Version 2 of the SIR07 Retail Services Training Package (which was not published by the ISC) comprising:
- 4 new retail qualifications developed including a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Retail Leadership
- 6 reviewed retail qualifications
- Removal of the Certificates II and III in Wholesale
- Changes to packaging rules to increase flexibility
- Development of 19 new units of competency
- Removal of 3 retail specific units of competency
- Improving references to sustainability principles and skills within the revised and newly developed units of competency.