TLI Naval Shipbuilding (NSB) Integrated Logistics Support
Project scope
In line with its objective of building a strong, sustainable and innovative Australian naval shipbuilding industry, the Australian Government is investing in developing the skills and knowledge base of the industry to build the sustainable workforce required and prepare for the subsequent workforce growth.
The Transport and logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), on behalf of the Naval Shipbuilding IRC, is leading a project to develop up to five new Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Units of Competency and one or more Skills Sets to meet the requirements of the naval shipbuilding industry.
The project was initiated by the Naval Shipbuilding (NSB) IRC with support from PwC’s Skills for Australia (Skills Service Organisation). The NSB IRC is responsible for ensuring that the skilling requirements for the naval shipbuilding and sustainment industries are reflected in relevant training packages
This project will address the following support system constituent capabilities (SSCC) contained within Integrated Logistics Support:
- Reliability Maintainability & Availability (RM&A)
- Maintenance Engineering
- Supply Support
- Technical Publications
- Configuration Management
Deliverables
The following products will be submitted to the AISC for consideration no later than 30 October 2020:
- 5 new Units of Competency
- 1 or more Skill Sets
- Case for Endorsement
- Companion Volume Implementation Guide
This project will be undertaken in collaboration with, and seek significant input and support from, the Naval Shipbuilding IRC, PwC’s Skills for Australia and industry stakeholders in relation to the project outputs.
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 October 2020.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
4 MARCH 2020
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Transport and Logistics IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help develop up to five new Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Units of Competency and one or more Skills Sets to meet the requirements of the naval shipbuilding industry.
TAC nominations closed on Friday, 20 March 2020.
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Consultation
7 AUGUST 2020
DRAFT MATERIAL
The TAC has drafted materials for this project.
Feedback closed Monday, 7 September 2020.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Summary of development
Draft units, skill sets and/or qualifications are developed in consultation with Subject Matter Experts and industry stakeholders. Initial drafting of Training Package material (Units of Competency, Skill Sets and/or qualifications) is being undertaken by a Technical Advisory Committee established by the IRC. Comprising people with diverse expertise and experience in Naval Shipbuilding Integrated Logistics Support, it has ensured that the draft Units are informed by the needs of industry.
Quality Assurance
18 NOVEMBER 2020
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in December 2020.
Consultation
17 SEPTEMBER 2020
DRAFT MATERIAL
The TLI Naval Shipbuilding Integrated Logistics Support TAC has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of final draft materials.
Feedback on draft materials closed on Friday, 2 October 2020.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Summary of feedback
- Need to determine LORA and FMECA
- Project needs to be focused within the defence environment
Approval
3 MARCH 2021
At its meeting on 23 February 2021 the AISC approved the Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 9.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.
Submission
12 JANUARY 2021
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Transport and Logistics and Naval Shipbuilding Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 23 February 2021.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
- Seven (7) new Units of Competency
- One (1) new Skill Set
- One (1) updated qualification.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.

Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics