Skill sets are defined by the National Quality Council (NQC) as:

"Those single units or combinations of units which link to a licence or regulatory requirement, or defined industry need. Skill Sets in Training Packages are indentified by National Industry Skills Councils but Registered Training Organisations can also identify skill sets in response to the needs of enterprises or individuals. "

Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) as Training Package developers determine and name skill sets in their Training Packages according to the NQC definition.

The NQC has determined the different ways in which statements of attainment can be issued to show more clearly the skills achieved.

Further information

• The Training Package Development Handbook (November 2007) provides details for ISCs on processes to identify and name skill sets, including principles and protocols.
• The Australian Qualifications Framework Implementation Handbook (Edition 4, 2007) provides details on how to word statements of attainment to describe particular outcomes, including skill sets.