SHB, SFL, SIF, SIT, SIR: Unit Currency Audit
SaCSA has reviewed and updated a range of units of competency with the Personal Services, Tourism, Hospitality and Retail sectors.
Timeline & Milestones
May 2024
Project Start
May - November 2024
Audit & Review
November - December 2024
Industry & Stakeholder Consultation
November 2024 - August 2025
Finalisation & Endorsement
Project Overview
SaCSA has conducted a full audit and review of superseded and deleted units of competency in the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty, SFL Floristry, SIF Funeral Services, SIT Tourism, Travel & Hospitality and SIR Retail sectors to ensure the training packages are up-to-date and meet the needs of stakeholders.
Through strong engagement with industry and training providers, we identified a high number of outdated (superseded or deleted) units of competency within these training packages. In response, SaCSA undertook a detailed desktop audit to map and assess these units, pinpointing where updates are needed to ensure qualifications reflect current industry standards. This work lays the foundation for future improvements to training products, supporting better outcomes for learners and employers across our sectors.
Qualifications Reviewed
Consultation
A number of consultation opportunities were provided as part of this project throughout November and December 2024.
These included a Broadcast Session in November 2024 to confirm suitable replacement units and discuss the relevance of deleted content, as well as a stakeholder survey that closed on 4 December 2024 to gather detailed feedback on the proposed changes.
Project Team
Lynette Bailey
Subcontractor
Sarah Carrie
Subcontractor
Karen Bailey
Subcontractor
Technical Committee
Implementation Information
Transition Timelines
Training providers may continue to enrol learners into the superseded training products until the transition end date of 13 August 2026. Any students that have been enrolled before the transition end date must have their training and assessment completed in a timely manner. More information is available on the Australian Skills Quality Authority’s website: How to transition | Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
Equivalent Training Products
Providers may commence enrolments into the updated training products as soon as they are released on 13 August 2025.
Not Equivalent Training Products
Providers may commence enrolments into the updated training product once it has been added to their scope of registration. View the Australian Skills Quality Authority’s guidance on changes to scope of registration, or contact your state based regulator.
General Implementation Recommendations
The transition period for this update is 12 months.
SaCSA recommends that training providers review their Scope of Registration, develop a transition plan for the updated training product, review and update their Training and Assessment Strategy and Learning and Assessment Resources and communicate with their students and key stakeholders regarding the changes.
For further information about when training products change, or compliance support, visit the Australian Skills Quality Authority website.
Jobs and Skills Councils can only provide general advice and cannot provide information regarding delivery and assessment methods.