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Australia is likely to need 32,000 more electricians in the next seven years.
The key mining occupations in demand are:
- Professional mining engineers, general engineers, metallurgists, geologists, surveyors, underground surveyors
- Cert III trades including electricians, heavy diesel fitters, auto electricians, mechanical fitters, boiler makers, welders and chefs.
- Skills Level 4/5 include drillers, belt splicers, shot firers and truck drivers.
The resource industry is critical of training for its industry, saying instructors don’t have enough industry experience, and there is not enough emphasis on practical skills.
It was acknowledged that mining companies poach trainers from colleges leaving significant gaps in the capacity of the training provider to meet the mining companies’ skills demands.
The shift in resources to electronic vehicles is towards electric powered robot vehicles.
Electricity powered engines do not need standard diesel mechanic skills.
Defence Force Work Experience
Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS).
The Defence Work Experience Program is pleased to advise that Defence is offering opportunities for work experience activities. As placements are planned and confirmed, they will be advertised through the “Placements” tab. We encourage you to check our website regularly.
Naval Gazing: Navy Careers Experience - April Job Ref - WEP/00499/24
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2024 |
Day in the life of a Soldier: Irwin Barracks - May Job Ref - WEP/00474/24
Closing Date: 31-Mar-2024 |
An Aerial View: Air Force Careers Day RAAF Base Pearce - May Job Ref - WEP/00726/24
Closing Date: 14-Apr-2024 |
Day in the life of a Soldier: Irwin Barracks - June Job Ref - WEP/00478/24
Closing Date: 12-May-2024 |
Naval Gazing: Navy Careers Experience - July Job Ref - WEP/00502/24
Closing Date: 19-May-2024 |
Day in the life of a Soldier: Irwin Barracks - August Job Ref - WEP/00481/24
Closing Date: 07-Jul-2024 |
An Aerial View: Air Force Careers Day RAAF Base Pearce - August Job Ref - WEP/00730/24
Closing Date: 07-Jul-2024 |
Day in the life of a Soldier: Irwin Barracks - September Job Ref - WEP/00485/24
Closing Date: 28-Jul-2024 |
Naval Gazing: Navy Careers Experience - September/October Job Ref - WEP/00503/24
Closing Date: 18-Aug-2024 |
Naval Gazing: Navy Careers Experience - November Job Ref - WEP/00507/24
29-Sep-2024 |
An Aerial View: Air Force Careers Day RAAF Base Pearce - November Job Ref - WEP/00738/24
Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024 |
Day in the life of a Soldier: Irwin Barracks - November Job Ref - WEP/00496/24
Closing Date: 27-Oct-2024 |
Defence Industry Award
Nihal Rai South Metro TAFE – Defence Industry Collaboration Award winner
South Metro TAFE and the Defence Industry have collaborated to deliver the Defence Industry Pathway Program designed as a “gap year” program from which students might will develop transferrable skills which could lead them a defence job or into another industry like resources or agriculture.
The 12-month 'taster' program was designed to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the maritime defence industry through work placements focusing on career pathway options within the industry.
Scholarships
The Women in Defence Scholarship applications are open. Apply HERE.
Read about the Defence Industry Pathways Program HERE.