Key Takeaways:
- The 2025 Unit Currency Audits are designed not only to update content but also to cut duplication and strengthen consistency across multiple services and creative industries.
- Affected qualifications will see both minor updates and full replacements, meaning RTOs must review scope and delivery plans carefully.
- The CUA training package has been reviewed separately to ensure creative training pathways keep pace with rapid technological and cultural shifts.
- Early planning will help RTOs avoid compliance risks, particularly when mapping superseded qualifications to equivalent or updated ones.
- Access to comprehensive, audit-ready training resources can save RTOs significant time and cost during the transition process.
The VET sector is set for significant changes in 2025, with Service and Creative Skills Australia (SACSA) leading major training package updates across the service and creative sectors. Their unit currency audits will affect training products within the SIF, SHB, SIR, SFL, and SIT training packages. The unit currency audit for the CUA training package was done separately.
For RTOs, these updates will shape compliance requirements, delivery methods, and the overall student learning experience. In this blog, we’ll break down the upcoming projects across these sectors, outline which qualifications and units will be impacted, and explain what your RTO can do to prepare.
About the Unit Currency Audit Project
In 2025, Service and Creative Skills Australia conducted a comprehensive Unit Currency Audit on several training packages to remove duplication, address any outdated content, and ensure all qualifications and units reflect current workplace standards,
By auditing these training packages together, SACSA can ensure consistency across multiple service-related industries while also streamlining the transition process for RTOs. The outcome is expected to include revised qualifications and updated units that better match evolving industry needs.
SIT Training Package Updates
| Superseded Qualifications | New Qualifications |
| SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism | SIT20125 Certificate II in Tourism |
| SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism | SIT30125 Certificate III in Tourism |
| SIT40122 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism | SIT40125 Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism |
| Updated Qualifications | Changes |
| SIT30322 Certificate III in Guiding | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| SIT31121 Certificate III in Asian Cookery | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| SIT40621 Certificate IV in Catering Management | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| Updated Skill Set | Changes |
| SITSS00067 Supervision of Cookery Apprentices Skill Set | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| Updated Unit of Competency | Changes |
| SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
SHB Training Package Updates
| Superseded Qualifications | New Qualifications |
| SHB60118 Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction | SHB60125 Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction |
| New Unit of Competency |
| SHBXCCS004 Recommend products and services |
| Removed Unit of Competency |
| SHBBINF001 Maintain infection control standards |
SFL Training Package Updates
| Superseded Qualifications | New Qualifications |
| SFL20115 Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) | SFL20125 Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) |
| SFL40115 Certificate IV in Floristry | SFL40125 Certificate IV in Floristry |
| SFL50115 Diploma of Floristry Design | SFL50125 Diploma of Floristry Design |
SIF Training Package Updates
| Superseded Qualifications | New Qualifications |
| SIF40113 Certificate IV in Funeral Services | SIF40125 Certificate IV in Funeral Services |
| Updated Qualifications | Changes |
| SIF20113 Certificate II in Funeral Operations | Updated from release 5 to 6 |
| SIF30113 Certificate III in Cemetery and Crematorium Operations | Updated from release 5 to 6 |
| SIF30213 Certificate III in Gravedigging, Grounds and Maintenance | Updated from release 4 to 5 |
| SIF30313 Certificate III in Funeral Operations | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| SIF40213 Certificate IV in Embalming | Updated from release 4 to 5 |
CUA Training Package Updates
Because the creative industries evolve rapidly with new technologies and practices, SACSA has given the CUA training package its own project. This dedicated review will help ensure qualifications in the creative arts remain future-ready and responsive to ongoing change.
| Superseded Qualifications | New Qualifications |
| CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries | CUA20225 Certificate II in Creative Industries |
| CUA20520 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services | CUA20525 Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services |
| CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services | CUA30425 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services |
| CUA30520 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | CUA30525 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts |
| CUA30620 Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration | CUA30625 Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration |
| CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts | CUA31125 Certificate III in Visual Arts |
| CUA40118 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing | CUA40125 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing |
| CUA40220 Certificate IV in Community Culture | CUA40225 Certificate IV in Community Culture |
| CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services | CUA40425 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services |
| CUA40620 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | CUA40625 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts |
| CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design | CUA40725 Certificate IV in Design |
| CUA40820 Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration | CUA40825 Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration |
| CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media | CUA41225 Certificate IV in Screen and Media |
| CUA50118 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing | CUA50125 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing |
| CUA50320 Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management | CUA50325 Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management |
| CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | CUA50425 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services |
| CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design | CUA50725 Diploma of Graphic Design |
| CUA50820 Diploma of Music | CUA50825 Diploma of Music |
| CUA50920 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging | CUA50925 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging |
| CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts | CUA51125 Diploma of Visual Arts |
| CUA51220 Diploma of Ceramics | CUA51225 Diploma of Ceramics |
| CUA60220 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services | CUA60225 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services |
| CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design | CUA60325 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design |
| CUA60420 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | CUA60425 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development |
| CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music | CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music |
| CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | CUA60725 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts |
| Updated Qualifications | Changes |
| CUA10220 Certificate I in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA10320 Certificate I in Visual Arts | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA20320 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA20420 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA20720 Certificate II in Visual Arts | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA30220 Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA30920 Certificate III in Music | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA50620 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA51320 Diploma of Arts and Health | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| CUA51420 Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management | Updated from release 2 to 3 |
| CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Updated from release 3 to 4 |
| Updated Units of Competency | Changes |
| CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| Removed Units of Competency |
| CUADES401 Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects |
| CUADES501 Design events |
| CUAGRD301 Prepare files for publication |
| CUAIND402 Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
| CUAMCP302 Write song lyrics |
| CUAPPR301 Produce creative work |
| CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR405 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
| CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work |
| CUAPPR601 Originate a body of independent creative work |
| CUARES402 Conduct research |
| CUAWRT403 Write narration and material for current affairs, features and documentaries |
What RTOs Should Do Next
With these training package updates on the horizon, RTOs that act early will find the transition smoother and less disruptive. By taking proactive steps now, your organisation can minimise compliance risks, support trainers, and continue delivering high-quality outcomes for learners.
To prepare effectively, RTOs should:
- Audit Current Scope: Identify which qualifications and units may be affected by the upcoming updates.
- Track Official Announcements: Follow progress reports and release notes from Service and Creative Skills Australia to stay informed.
- Plan Transition Timelines: Map out how and when your RTO will phase in new training products to avoid last-minute disruptions.
- Secure Reliable Resources: Invest in comprehensive, audit-ready training resources to save time and reduce compliance risks.
Taking these steps now means your RTO won’t just keep up with changes. You’ll be better positioned to lead with confidence. By aligning early, you can protect compliance, support staff with the right tools, and provide students with relevant, future-focused training.
Check out our guide on creating effective and compliant transition plans here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SACSA and what does it do?
Service and Creative Skills Australia is a Jobs and Skills Council responsible for overseeing training package updates across industries such as hospitality, beauty, floristry, funeral services, retail, and the creative arts.
What is the Unit Currency Audit?
The Unit Currency Audit project reviewed qualifications and units within a training package to ensure they remain up to date, relevant, and aligned with current industry standards. Outdated or redundant units have been revised or removed.
Why was the CUA training package reviewed separately?
The CUA training package was reviewed separately because the creative industries are highly dynamic. A dedicated project ensures training aligns with rapidly evolving practices and technologies.
Why are training package updates important?
Training package updates keep qualifications aligned with industry standards, ensuring learners gain the skills employers need. They also help RTOs maintain compliance and deliver relevant, high-quality training.
How should RTOs prepare for training package updates?
RTOs should plan transitions early, monitor official announcements, and secure compliant, editable resources to deliver updated qualifications with confidence.
Conclusion
Projects led by SACSA demonstrate the importance of keeping qualifications and units current with industry needs. With updates happening across various training packages, RTOs must stay informed and proactive.
Transition periods can be complex, but with reliable training resources and a strong transition plan, your RTO can remain compliant, deliver quality outcomes, and support students with future-ready skills.
