Instrumentation Automation Surveillance & Communication Sector Skill Council is an Autonomous Industry lead Not for Profit Organization under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India. It is promoted by the Industry with financial support from National Skill Development Corporation. 

IASC SSC role is as follows:

• Identify and develop Skill Manpower Development Plan for the Instrumentation, Automation, Surveillance and Communication sectors.
• Develop National Occupation Standards & Qualification Packs (Skill development Courses) in accordance with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• Certify Skilled Manpower under NSQF  
• Identify & accredit Training Providers & Assessors for the various courses.
• Plan and facilitate the execution of Training of Trainers along with NSDC and the States.