Welcome to the MSA ‘sustainable manufacturing, manufacturing for sustainability’ section

Sustainability Review of MSA Training Package Qualifications

Phase 2: Develop a sustainability framework and
change-management strategy

Phase 2 of this DEEWR funded project has commenced and will include the following work:

undertake further analysis and develop a framework for sustainability in manufacturing and automotive
develop a change-management and promotional strategy. This will assist industry and training providers to engage with sustainability practices and skill development

Phase 1: Final Report

This review aimed to identify how sustainability is covered in MSA qualifications and to identify work that MSA will undertake to better support skills for sustainability within manufacturing and automotive.

The report for phase 1 of the review includes a series of actions proposed by MSA to enhance the coverage of skills for sustainability into all of our Training Packages.
Download Phase 1 report (692Kb)

2010 report: MSA Vision for skills, enterprise growth and sustainability
Productivity, sustainability and strategic workforce development - these are the key pillars that support MSA’s vision for manufacturing.

Download the 2010 report (2.7Mb)

2009 report: Sustainable Manufacturing - Unpacking the Issues
How is the environmental agenda affecting manufacturing? What strategies are there to address these issues? See MSA's latest report.
Download the 2009 report

Funding for sustainability skills
Do you own, manage or work in a small to medium sized manufacturing enterprise? Does your enterprise need to respond to the challenges of a low carbon and sustainable economy? Take advantage of funding to upskill existing workers in skills for sustainability now. [More]

See also:

What is Sustainable Manufacturing?

The importance of sustainability to manufacturing

MSA Sustainability skill development initiatives
MSA was the first Industry Skills Council to develop units of competency that target sustainability skills.

In addition, MSA has adapted the three national guideline sustainability units for manufacturing industry application. These have been packaged and incorporated into qualifications and training plans for workers across all manufacturing sectors.

MSA is committed to providing leadership in skills development for its manufacturing stakeholders as the prepare for the challenges ahead and respond to the skill needs of this evolving journey.