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Industry Skills Australia is proactively engaging in projects aimed at addressing both current and emerging skills requirements and workforce challenges.

ISA Program of Work - March 2026

We are committed to exploring a variety of potential solutions to address workforce challenges by collaborating closely with stakeholders and seeking your input into projects. Projects encompass a diverse range of strategies, and are captured in our ISA Program of work.
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Annual Training Product Development Plan - March 2026

The Annual Training Product Development plan provides a summary of approved training product projects by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Aviation

Diploma of Aviation – Flight Instructor

This project will review and update the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) to help address the current shortage of flight instructors that is having a knock-on effect on new pilot numbers.

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Aviation

Remote Pilot Licencing Alignment

This project will review and update the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) to include current industry practices and more closely align the qualification with the Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).

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Maritime

National Maritime Skills Network

This project will establish a National Maritime Skills Network to bring together training providers from around Australia to build dynamic communities of practice focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.

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Completed
Maritime

Strategic Fleet Workforce Supply and Demand Forecast

This project delivered a comprehensive Maritime Supply and Demand Forecast providing authoritative data on the size, composition, and probable supply and demand scenarios over the next 5-10 years for Australia’s maritime freight workforce to support targeted policy and investment decision making.

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Completed
Maritime

Coordination of Sea Time

ISA has released its Coordination of Sea Time Final Report, providing a clear, evidence-based pathway to address a longstanding industry challenge: coordinating sea time placements on vessels to support seafarer certification. The report identifies two preferred national models for further exploration to support Australia’s maritime workforce by improving how trainee seafarers access mandatory sea time.

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In Progress

Improving Career Information

Working in collaboration with relevant partners, ISA is leading a campaign to redefine the image of the transport supply chain as a vital sector that underpins Australia’s economic prosperity and quality of life. By promoting the benefits of working in the sector, the campaign aims to support long-term workforce growth and retention.

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