Insights + Resources

SkillsIQ has PRODUCED a range of research and DISCUSSION PAPERS that provide insight and assistance to industry and the Vocational Education and Training sector more broadly

Research Projects

We offer specialised research services to support workforce and skills development initiatives. We deliver high-quality, evidence-based insights tailored to your needs - helping you make informed decisions, shape effective strategies, and achieve impactful project outcomes.

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Discussion Papers

SkillsIQ is experienced at developing targeted discussion papers to capture broad industry perspectives on skills and workforce development. By engaging stakeholders for feedback, these papers provide valuable insights that inform future workforce strategies, policy formulation, and training system design.

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Exploratory Notes

Our researchers analyse comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data using data mining and thematic frameworks and present it in a clear and easily digestible format to generate strategic insights on complex workforce and skills development challenges.

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News & Events

Keep up with what we’re working on and stay informed about upcoming events. Visit our News & Events page regularly for the latest updates, project news, and opportunities to connect with SkillsIQ and the wider community.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified

SkillsIQ complies with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

 

This certification covers the Quality Management Systems for the provision of general consultancy services including training, product development, occupational standards development, workforce planning and development, and industry engagement.

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Latest News

Want to know what news and events are coming up in the Vocational Education and Training sector? Join the conversation for engagement news and resources.

Webinar - Introduction to Skills Literacy

In the first webinar of the six-part series, Yasmin King will join our series host Dr. Mark Keough to discuss the basics of skills literacy, including: What does skills literacy mean? Why do people have difficulty understanding and defining their own skills? And how can skills literacy lead to better career outcomes?

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CEDA - Opinion Article

Much of our workforce training is compliance-focused and not aimed at upskilling our workers. Without systems to track and recognise informal, formal, and self-directed learning, employees are having to repeat training unnecessarily. This highlights the need to embrace open recognition and use AI-powered skills recognition systems like SkillsAware to validate real skills in the workforce, if we want to address the issue of productivity.

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VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’

National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ co-hosted with TAFE Queensland. Melinda Brown, General Manager, SkillsIQ, presented how technological solutions can be adapted and integrated into existing systems to validate individuals' capabilities and experience in the workforce.

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