The National Skills Needs List (NSNL) identifies trades that are deemed to be in National skills shortage based on research conducted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
This list is used to determine eligibility for the following Australian Government initiatives:
Support for Adult Australian Apprentices; Tools For Your Trade payment, Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentive and the Securing Australian Apprenticeships initiative.
Please download Fact Sheet 10 - About the National Skills Needs List for more information.