Skilling South Australia’s future defence workers
29 October 2018
SA Government:
The
Australian Industry Group (Ai
Group) will manage a new Higher Apprenticeships Program under the
Skilling
South Australia initiative.
The new project will create 100 engineering technician apprenticeships
over the next four years.
Minister for Industry and Skills David Pisoni says this project is a
prime example of what Skilling South Australia aims to achieve – real
jobs outcomes for South Australians and a
skilled workforce to match
thriving industries.
“Our Skilling
South Australia initiative is a $100 million investment to create
20,800 apprenticeships and traineeships over four years, with a further
$102.6 million provided by the Australian Government under the Skilling
Australians Fund National Partnership Agreement,” he said.
“In response to the call for creative project ideas that drive
apprenticeship and traineeship growth, the Ai Group has partnered with
the training sector and
defence industry to forge a new vocational
education and training (VET) pathway into defence
manufacturing.
“Their Higher Apprenticeships Program is an innovative combination of
VET and higher education, where apprentices develop advanced technical
skills through theoretical and on-the-job training before graduating
with a Diploma in Applied Technologies.
“A focus on emerging technologies means that existing mechanical
engineering trade units are complemented with the study of robotic
systems, cloud-based data and computer aided design tools.
“This is a more comprehensive qualification than the standard
Certificate III or IV, addressing the need for higher level vocational
skills in defence manufacturing and allowing graduates to go on to
complete a bachelor’s degree if they desire.
“The Training and Skills Commission has now determined the Diploma in
Applied Technologies can be added to the Traineeship and Apprenticeship
Pathways Schedule, and the South Australian Government will add the
course to the list of subsidised training courses in 2019.
“The Marshall Liberal Government has listened to the needs of industry
and is responding to ensure the state is fully equipped for the defence
jobs headed our way.
“We hope to see more businesses take charge of their industry’s future
workforce by submitting an application for funding under the Skilling
South Australia initiative.”
The Skilling South Australia Project Guidelines are available
here,
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/AntwC5QZGJuZYWpXfxzb4Q?domain=stevenmarshall.com.au. For more information about apprenticeships call 1800 673
09 or visit
www.vet.skills.sa.gov.au.
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