Revalidation and Recognition of the Current Competence Model

The Revalidation and Recognition of Current Competence Model project supports Recommendation 9 of the Strategic Fleet Taskforce Final Report. It aims to strengthen the national skills system by improving RPL outcomes and enabling faster certification of partially qualified seafarers to support establishment of the Strategic Fleet and to meet the needs of the broader industry. The project will focus on high-demand roles and promotes collaboration across government, industry, and training organisations.

Scoping Paper: Identifies critical elements for a national model that supports accessible, robust, and AMSA-compliant revalidation and recognition of current competency for seafarers.

Model Options Paper: Presents proposed model options for stakeholder consultation, review, and refinement.

National Model Development Paper: Documents the agreed national model developed in collaboration with maritime stakeholders.

Pilot Program Strategy and Implementation Plan: Details the design and rollout of a national pilot program, led by the National Maritime Skills Network and partners.

Trainer and Assessor Tools: Develops a suite of resources to support recognition of prior learning and effective model implementation.

Industry Skills Australia will collaborate closely with state-based RTOs, national skills agencies, maritime enterprises, unions, regulators, and the National Maritime Skills Network to ensure coordinated input throughout the project.

This project is due to be completed by June 2027.