Based on our experience and acute insights gained over the past decade, we have demonstrated our capabilities in identifying and filling skill deficiencies within Australian industries. We identify skill and knowledge gaps and deficiencies and deliver practical solutions to: • Firms • Government and non-Government organisations • Industry bodies and professional associations • Education and training institutions.

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Carolynne Bourne AM, CEO



Patron in Chief
Sir James Gobbo AC, CVO

CEO
Ms Carolynne Bourne AM

Board of Management
Chairperson
Ms Noel Waite AO

Board
Mr Peter Bancroft OAM
Mr John Iacovangelo
Lady Primrose Potter AC
Mr Franco Fiorentini
Mr David Wittner

Suite 101
685 Burke Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
AUSTRALIA
P +61 3 9882 0055
F +61 3 9882 9866
E issi@pacific.net.au

We know that Australia's economic future is reliant upon high level skills and knowledge, underpinned by design and innovation.

Since 1989 International Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Institute), an independent, national organisation, has identified skill deficiencies through our market research, then fills them through its Overseas Skill Acquisition Plan (Fellowship Program) and consultancy services.

The ISS Institute provides opportunities for Australian industry and commerce, learning institutions and public authorities to gain best-in-the-world skills and experience in traditional and leading edge technology, design, innovation and management.


We have demonstrated our expertise and insights in the development of the knowledge economy - building, sustaining and improving partnerships between artisans, designers, trade
and professional people, nationally and internationally towards an innovative and productive future for Australia.

 

Definitions
Innovation
Creating and meeting new needs with new technical and design styles. [New realities of lifestyle.]

Design is problem solving.
From concept to production through to recycling. Design involves every aspect from the way the receptionist answers the phone, when invoices are sent out, where a machine sits on the factory floor, what trees are grown in the forest suitable for furniture or flooring, to whether the product is orange or blue, round or square, flat packed for export, displayed in a retail outlet and the market research to target customers' needs and wants - creating products or services.


Needing particular skills and knowledge?

Call us on 03 9882 0055

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Skill deficiencies are filled by building global
partnerships through our Overseas Skill Acquisition
Plan - Fellowship Program. Australian Fellows travel
overseas, or overseas Fellows travel to Australia. Fellows pass on what they learn through education and training activities and events. These are developed and implemented by ISS Institute, therein ensuring that for each Fellowship, many benefit - the multiplier effect.

Our operations are directed towards bringing skills (traditional and leading-edge technologies), knowledge and insights to Australian industry, education and government agencies and, in turn, the community in general - new ways of thinking, new ways of working so as to create innovative products and services for local and global markets.

The ISS Institute has a clear framework for what is an immensely complex area. ‘Skill deficiencies’ is used as the overarching phrase to encompass skills, knowledge and insights underpinned by design and innovation. Based on the ISS Institute's initial market research in 1990, an important category emerged, that of skill deficiency.

Skill deficiency is where a demand for labour has not been recognised and where accredited courses are not available through Australian higher education institutions. This demand is met where skills and knowledge are acquired on-the-job, gleaned from published material, or from working and/or study overseas. This is the key area targeted by the ISS Institute.

Skill shortage is when there is a recognised and an
unmet demand for labour.

Our holistic approach takes us to working across occupations and industry sectors and building bridges along the way.

The result has been highly effective in the creation of new business, the development of existing business and the return of lost skills and knowledge to our workforce, thus creating jobs.

Last Updated: May 2008
Design: Carolynne Bourne AM
Construction: Mark O'Rourke, '02 ISS Institute Fellow
Updates: Lee Harrison