National and State/Territory bodies comprising representation from the industry parties responsible for the development, review and implementation of competency standards in given industries. From Training Package for Assessment and Workplace Training

is an organisation representing a particular industry or sector, that advises government on the VET needs of its particular industry. There are both national and State/Territory industry training advisory bodies.

Autonomous industry-based bodies with membership representing employer and employee associations and government. There are national and state ITABs which: are involved in the establishment of skills standards and recognition of skill against competency standards; provide channels for communication between industry and government; and market and promote training.