Australia's fastest growing industries for employment

If you haven’t decided where you want your career to head in 2023, now’s a good time to give it some thought.

Last year the National Skills Commission (NSC) released a 5 year projection for jobs growth in Australia, and the outlook is good for skilled workers.

Growth in jobs by industry

According to NSC data, the two highest industries for growth will be:

health care and social assistance (which includes careers like aged and disability care) with 301,000 new jobs, and
professional, scientific and technical services (which includes careers like technicians and trades), with 206,000 new jobs.

Growth in jobs by occupation group

This is where the NSC predicts the 6 highest growing occupation groups will be:

Professionals 14.7%
Community and personal services 13.5%
Managers 9.2%
Labourers 6.9%
Technicians and Trades 6.1%
Machinery operators 4.7%

The NSC predicts more than 9 out of 10 jobs will require further study out of school.

What does this mean?

If you work in one of these industries, now is the perfect time to consider getting formal recognition for your skills using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

RPL is a process that allows you to have your existing skills and knowledge assessed, regardless of how you acquired them. This is particularly beneficial for individuals who have years of work experience but no formal qualifications. With RPL, you can obtain a qualification that reflects your current skill level, allowing you to progress in your career or change to a different industry.

How RPL can help you get ahead in your career

Getting formal recognition for your skills can help you get ahead in your career in several ways. It can improve your employability and make you stand out from other candidates when applying for jobs. It can also increase your chances of being promoted within your current organisation or being considered for new opportunities within the industry.

Skills Certified makes the RPL process easy for you. We’ll discuss your skills and help you work out the best qualification for you. We’ll help you put together a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. And we’ll then match you with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) who can provide you with a nationally recognised certification.

If you work in one of the fast-growing industries or occupations mentioned above, don’t miss the opportunity to get ahead in your career by getting formal recognition for your skills with RPL.

Take our 60 seconds skills test to find out if you qualify for RPL.

FAQ'S

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

RPL is a process that allows a person to gain formal recognition for the skills, knowledge and experience they have acquired through work, life experiences or previous education. It is a way for someone to get their existing skills and knowledge assessed and recognized, without having to undergo formal training or study.

Why is RPL important?

RPL is important because it allows individuals to get recognition for their existing skills and knowledge, which can help them advance in their careers or pursue further education. It can also help people save time and money, as they don't have to undergo formal training or study to gain the same qualifications.

How does the RPL process work?

The RPL process involves an assessment of a person’s existing skills, knowledge and experience, against the requirements of a particular qualification or unit of competency. The assessment may involve a combination of evidence, such as work samples, references, qualifications, and interviews with the individual. The assessment is usually conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO).

Who is eligible for RPL?

Anyone with existing skills, knowledge and experience can apply for RPL, regardless of whether they have formal qualifications or not. RPL is particularly useful for people who have been working in a particular industry for a long time, or who have acquired skills through informal training or on-the-job experience.