Industry needs to better inform education providers and training institutions on future workforce needs to ensure courses remain relevant, according to Regional Development Australia's state body.
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The organisation is one of several Tasmanian bodies that have made submissions to a Senate inquiry into Australia's future workforce.
In its submission, RDA Tasmania said education providers, including the University of Tasmania and TasTAFE, needed to provide relevant cost-effective courses which were matched to skills required for current and future jobs.
"It is also noted that industry has a responsibility to ensure that their future workforce needs, both in terms of skills and timing of demand, are known to support the training institutions forward planning and course offerings," it said.
The federal government in August released an issues paper on a review of apprenticeships and the country's skills needs.
The review is set to be completed before a new government apprenticeship incentive program is established on July 1.
That program is intended to provide incentives in areas where specific skills are needed.
It is believed up to 80,000 new apprentices would receive the support over five years.
The Housing Industry Association welcomed the review.
"The VET sector provides the crucial pathway to growing and developing a skilled workforce for the residential building industry, strengthening the industry's capacity to provide a roof over Australian's heads," executive director for skills and development, Harley Dale, said.
"Any steps to improve the operation of vocational education and training can hopefully enhance the interest of students in pursuing a career in the residential building industry."
