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The Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Practitioner course aims to foster a broad understanding of AIC requirements across Defence and Defence Industry personnel. Bringing together professionals from both sectors, the course seeks to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration, enhancing the implementation of the AIC Program.

The Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials offer employers an opportunity to rapidly upskill their workforce, enhancing technical capabilities essential for advanced defence projects.

This program supports defence primes and small-to-medium enterprises in building a more resilient and competitive industrial base, ensuring their teams are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the defence industry.

DISC is designed to enhance the skills of current leaders, project managers, and senior executives working within businesses that supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The course is also targeted towards executives and senior managers seeking to expand their knowledge of Defence and industry.

Join Defence Export Controls (DEC) for a special session at the 2026 Export Controls Training and Conference. Attendees will learn how DEC has been working with Australian companies to help uplift their compliance with export controls.

This Program is one of 22 initiatives being developed as part of the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report released in November 2023. Delivered by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), this program supports eligible students in defence industry-aligned courses and help them transition from study to employment by undertaking work placements with a local defence company.

The Defence Industry Growth & Resilience (DIGR) voucher program gives defence businesses the opportunity to strengthen their resilience and scale to deliver sovereign capability to the Australian Defence Force and our allies.

DIGR provides cash funding for projects or activities that align with its activity streams and demonstrate a clear focus on growth, resilience and enhancing a business’s role within the defence industry.

The Defence Industry Leadership Program, delivered annually by the Defence Teaming Centre, is an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce by equipping employees with the leadership skills needed to thrive in the defence sector.

With over 240 graduates, the program offers targeted, hands-on professional development that builds confidence, capability and connections across the industry.

The Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) is a 12-month paid traineeship that awards graduates with a 52904WA Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways. This program provides hands-on training and experience across various sectors of the defence industry, including manufacturing and engineering, computing, logistics, procurement, technical drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).

JLB is a management system consultancy company assisting organisations to develop, implement, integrate and maintain their management system in line with ISO and Aerospace Standards.

JLB’s interactive two-day AS 9100 Internal Auditor training program is designed to provide potential and existing Internal Auditors with the knowledge necessary to understand and successfully audit an organisation against AS 9100 Rev. D: Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Organisations.

The South Australian Veteran Employer Network brings together employers with a genuine interest and commitment to improving employment outcomes for veterans and their partners.

The objective of the network is to improve employment outcomes for veterans and defence/veteran partners in South Australia through networking, candidate sharing, and mentoring and guidance for other veteran employers.

Skills SA can make employing a skilled worker easier for your business. Learn more about employing an apprentice or trainee to help grow your business. The Skills SA website has information on hiring, managing and financial support.