Projects
Many of our projects are delivered as confidential advice. We’ve shared a snapshot of some of our projects below.
Conceicao Consulting was engaged by Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake a project to understand the readiness and capacity of TAFEs to support the workforce, training and skills supply for the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine (NPS) project.
We executed a multi-phase approach that included a comprehensive desktop literature review of defence and skills publications and workforce strategies, stakeholder consultations with state and Commonwealth Government agencies, and met with TAFEs right across the country to understand their strategic planning process, priority industries, how they support emerging skills needs such as AUKUS, and their involvement in support the defence supply chain and defence projects.
This methodical approach, leveraging quantitative and qualitative analysis and stakeholder engagement, allowed for a thorough assessment of current offerings and future capacity to meet the anticipated demands of the submarine programme and broader defence industry.
Throughout the project, we demonstrated strong analytical expertise by assessing the alignment between TAFE capabilities and projected workforce needs, identifying challenges, and uncovering opportunities for TAFEs to support the development of workers with relevant, buildable and transferrable skills.
Conceicao Consulting's communication and stakeholder management skills were paramount to the project's success, facilitating effective engagement with diverse stakeholders and preparing comprehensive reports for Jobs and Skills Australia, government stakeholders, and other key parties.
By successfully delivering this nationally significant initiative, Conceicao Consulting demonstrated its capability to handle complex projects requiring a deep understanding of the vocational education sector, defence industry needs, and government policy objectives, ultimately contributing to Australia's readiness to support a major defence initiative through its vocational education sector.
Research & Workforce Planning
skills and training for the aukus nuclear powered submarine (NPS) program and broader defence
Engaged by: Jobs and Skills Australia
Research & Workforce planning
increase the supply of housebuilding construction workers in the uk
Engaged by: The Chartered Institution for Further Education
We were engaged by the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE) to conduct a comprehensive research project on how the UK could encourage and increased supply of workers to the housebuilding sector, cognisant of a likely decrease once Brexit was complete. The project aimed to assess current industry challenges, skills needs and explore new approaches to expanding the workforce, including case studies on models already underway.
Throughout the project, we demonstrated strong analytical skills by assessing the alignment between current housebuilding workforce trends and emerging opportunities such as attracting non-traditional workers to the sector, and engaging with younger audiences such as primary students.
We employed a multi-phase approach to execute this project. Initially, they conducted an extensive desktop literature review of current publications, industry reports, and academic studies related to the construction workforce. This was followed by initial stakeholder engagements with key industry leaders and CIFE directors to develop a detailed engagement plan.
Subsequently, Conceicao Consulting organised and conducted in-depth stakeholder consultations, workshops and site visits with housebuilders, supply chain, private training providers, colleges, and industry leaders across England to understand current practices, capacity for innovation, and future plans. Evidence sessions were conducted in the House of Lords with industry leaders to collect a deeper understanding of sector demands.
Our strategic insight was evident in their development of an evidence base to inform future policy and industry directions, as well as identifying opportunities for increased collaboration between housebuilders, the training sector, and government.
By successfully delivering this project, Conceicao Consulting showcased its ability to handle complex research initiatives requiring a deep understanding of the construction sector, workforce attraction, retention and diversity programs.
Government Policy submission
submission to the proposed australian apprenticeship support services future directions paper
We were engaged by MEGT to consult with key industry stakeholders and the leadership team at MEGT, to inform MEGT’s feedback on the proposed Australian Apprenticeship Support Services model elements outlined in the Future Directions Paper.
Through the project we engaged in industry forums, direct stakeholder engagements, and held a workshop for the MEGT team.
Leveraging our experience in drafting policy submissions for government, we structured a response that highlighted the strengths of the proposed model, provided suggestions on areas for improvement, and highlighted MEGT’s success and key points of difference in delivering Apprenticeship Support Services.
Our evidence-based submission was in close alignment with key industry stakeholders positions, and a number of the proposed amendments were adopted in the final tender documents for the new contract, of which MEGT went on to win numerous new regions and programs.
By successfully delivering this project, we showcase our ability to support organisations to construct, consult and deliver impactful policy submissions that better position future government policy for business operations and opportunities in the future.
Engaged by: MEGT Australia Ltd.