Can the trades offered be expanded, if a region identifies it has skill needs in other areas such as Hairdressing, Aged Care Work and Childrens Services?
The industries identified are the priority areas for the Australian Technical Colleges because of the skills needs in trades in these industries. However, if there are other trades which are identified as in shortage in a region, there could be scope to expand beyond the identified areas. While hairdressing is traditionally considered a trade, aged care and children’s services are not.