Klausch Schmidt

Klausch Schmidt is the Director of IRC Operations at Australian Industry Standards (AIS), not-for-profit Skills Service Organisation that develops skills standards across a range of Australian industries.

He works closely with Industry Reference Committees to ensure qualifications and skills standards are contemporary and meet the needs of industry. He consults with a broad range of stakeholders including Industry associations and businesses, licensing and regulatory bodies, government and State Training Authorities.

Klausch will speak about the much awaited Heavy Vehicle Driver Apprenticeship and how its development will benefit the labour shortage.

Klausch draws upon his wealth of industry experience and VET knowledge to provide professional stakeholder engagement and support services to the industries that AIS supports.

Klausch’s rich work history includes roles as a trainer, 15 years as a distribution centre manager, industry development manager for the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation and General Manager of a Registered Training Organisation. Klausch holds an Advanced Diploma in Management and other vocational qualifications