From Qualified to Authorised: Closing the Last Mile Between Training and Deployment

19 Aug 2026
Workforce
The emergency services sector excels at training, but qualifications alone do not confirm a person is authorised, current, and ready to deploy. This presentation explores the workforce readiness challenge facing Australian emergency services amid ageing workforces, declining volunteer numbers, and rising demand. Drawing on aXcelerate’s expertise in vocational training technology, it introduces the training continuum and examines how real-time workforce visibility can close the gap between compliance and operational readiness.
Speakers
Katie Mackay
Katie Mackay, Senior Sales Executive - aXcelerate
Mark Gilmore
Mark Gilmore, Senior Product Manager - aXcelerate