The Naval Shipbuilding College leads the way in advocating the development and sustainment of a skilled, national naval shipbuilding workforce. Share our journey as we meet key stakeholders across Australia.
The NSC News – Quarterly update March 2021
The NSC News – Quarterly update March 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
International Day Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Naval Group
International Day Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Naval Group
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Navantia Australia
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Navantia Australia
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – ASC Pty Ltd
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – ASC Pty Ltd
Reflections on Q4 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Reflections on Q4 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Webinar series: Quality in naval shipbuilding
Webinar series: Quality in naval shipbuilding
Webinar eighteen featuring:
Duncan Powrie: Deputy Program Manager Naval Shipbuilding College
Ben Forrest: Quality Assurance Manager ASC Pty Ltd
Adam Stingemore: General Manager, Engagement and Communications Standards Australia.
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q3 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q3 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Thank you for footage:
- Naval Shipbuilding Institute
- Department of Defence
- ASC Pty Ltd
- Office of the Minister for Defence Industry
- BAE Systems Australia
- Naval Group Australia
- Royal Australian Navy
- Questacon
Please note: activity detailed in this video took place before COVID-19 social distancing restrictions were put in place. The College is currently following whole-of-government guidance from the Department of Health in relation to COVID-19. www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au
NSC Webinars – the story so far
NSC Webinars – the story so far
The NSC webinar series, launched in May 2020, has reached over 1,300 people nationally. The series has engaged and educated job seekers, students, parents, teachers, business leaders and small to medium enterprises on a variety of shipbuilding topics. The webinars take viewers on a shipbuilding journey, covering how you can become employment ready, showcasing some of the diverse job roles available, and providing information on these exciting, technologically advanced programs.
From inception to sustainment: Supporting Australian jobs
From inception to sustainment: Supporting Australian jobs
Webinar sixteen featuring:
Duncan Powrie: Deputy Program Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College
Paddy Fitzpatrick: Assistant Secretary Shipbuilding Industry Branch Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
Captain Mark Bailey: Director of Professional Engineering and Governance (DPEG), Navy Engineering Branch (NEB)
Samantha Roald: Graduate 2018 Navy Civilian Engineer Development Program (CEDP)
Webinar series: Redefining resilience and supporting your wellbeing
Webinar series: Redefining resilience and supporting your wellbeing
Webinar fifteen featuring:
Shelley Morgan: Talent Acquisition Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College
Lizzie Allen: Sales Director, Right Management
Webinar series: Career opportunities in the naval shipbuilding industry
Webinar series: Career opportunities in the naval shipbuilding industry
Webinar fourteen featuring:
Ed Watson: Candidate Engagement Consultant, Naval Shipbuilding College
Preben Kohler: Candidate Engagement Consultant, Naval Shipbuilding College
Webinar Series: Turning ideas into reality -engineering in shipbuilding
Webinar Series: Turning ideas into reality -engineering in shipbuilding
Webinar thirteen featuring:
Duncan Powrie; Deputy Program Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College
Samantha Zdjelar; National Manager Membership Growth, Engineers Australia
Rebecca Brickhill; Technical Lead Combat and Automation, SAAB Australia
Webinar series: Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
Webinar series: Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
Webinar Series: Defence Industry – complex project management and systems acquisition life cycle
Webinar Series: Defence Industry – complex project management and systems acquisition life cycle
Webinar Series: Activate the naval shipbuilding job search for your candidates
Webinar Series: Activate the naval shipbuilding job search for your candidates
Webinar Series: Engineering the future of naval shipbuilding
Webinar Series: Engineering the future of naval shipbuilding
Webinar Series: Building Australia’s most technologically advanced workforce
Webinar Series: Building Australia’s most technologically advanced workforce
Webinar Series: The future of shipbuilding – equipping young people for the jobs of tomorrow
Webinar Series: The future of shipbuilding – equipping young people for the jobs of tomorrow
Webinar Series: Trades – A world of opportunity
Webinar Series: Trades – A world of opportunity
Webinar Series: Women in engineering and shipbuilding
Webinar Series: Women in engineering and shipbuilding
Webinar features Leanne Stace Communications Director, Duncan Powrie Deputy Program Manager Naval Shipbuilding College and Melissa Weston ASC.
Webinar Series: Let’s work it out. How to become job ready.
Webinar Series: Let’s work it out. How to become job ready.
Webinar four featuring Ian Irving CEO Naval Shipbuilding Institute, Tracy Marsh Owner and Publisher Tracy Marsh Publications and Kelly Peucker Transition Pathways Coordinator Mount Carmel College.
Webinar Series: Maritime engineering; the endless career possibilities
Webinar Series: Maritime engineering; the endless career possibilities
Webinar Series: How to prepare for a career in Naval Shipbuilding
Webinar Series: How to prepare for a career in Naval Shipbuilding
Webinar two featuring:
Nick Howie; Training Solutions Manager -Naval Shipbuilding College
Shelley Morgan; Acquisition Manager -Naval Shipbuilding College
Webinar Series: Australia’s next generation shipbuilding industry – what’s the job for you?
Webinar Series: Australia’s next generation shipbuilding industry – what’s the job for you?
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q2 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q2 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q1 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q1 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College reflects on Q1 2020 with our CEO, Ian Irving.
Thank you for footage:
– Naval Shipbuilding Institute
– Austal
– BAE Systems Australia
– Luerssen Australia
– Naval Group Australia
Thank you ASC, NSI and AWD Alliance for allowing us to film onsite.
Please note: activity detailed in this video took place before COVID-19 social distancing restrictions were put in place. The College is currently following whole-of-government guidance from the Department of Health in relation to COVID-19.
IWD 2020 Message from Naval Shipbuilding College Chief Executive Ian Irving
IWD 2020 Message from Naval Shipbuilding College Chief Executive Ian Irving
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Ian Irving, Chief Executive of the Naval Shipbuilding College talks about our commitment to enhancing the educational and career pathway opportunities for women to join, or advance within, the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise workforce.
Our goal for 2020 is to motivate, engage and elevate shipbuilding as a career of choice for women.
End of Year Message from Naval Shipbuilding College Chief Executive Ian Irving
End of Year Message from Naval Shipbuilding College Chief Executive Ian Irving
Student sets course for naval shipbuilding
Student sets course for naval shipbuilding
Australian students get on board with naval shipbuilding industry
Australian students get on board with naval shipbuilding industry
Naval Shipbuilding College update from Ian Irving
Naval Shipbuilding College update from Ian Irving
Since our last newsletter the College has continued to make great progress in leading the development of a truly national and sustainable workforce which will deliver the Australian Government’s $90 billion continuous National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.
Video highlights from PACIFIC 2019
Video highlights from PACIFIC 2019
Check out some of the Naval Shipbuilding College’s achievements during our first Pacific Expo.
PACIFIC 2019
PACIFIC 2019
More than 100 students were hosted by the Naval Shipbuilding College at the Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney, to learn about future career opportunities and engage with industry. PACIFIC 2019
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With Australia facing a shortage of qualified & certified welders, the College & Weld Australia have announced an agreement to work together in developing a national shipbuilding welding education & training competency framework.
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Industry Strategic Workforce Plan, a plan that will boost Australia's capability to continuously design, build, integrate and sustain its naval fleet.
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We were delighted for Calvin to join the STEMulation Trail at PACIFIC 2019. His attendance would not have been possible without the generous sponsorship of Civmec. We are looking forward to seeing his future evolve.
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"Creating a Skilled, Sovereign Workforce for Ships and Submarines" presented by Ian Irving, Chief Executive, Naval Shipbuilding College
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STEMulation Trail Students at PACIFIC 2019
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Students on the STEMulation Trail during PACIFIC 2019.
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Paul Whetstone, Training Quality & Assurance Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College at the Community of Practice session. A gathering of Australia’s peak welding trainers & innovators.
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"Inspiring Careers in Naval Shipbuilding" joint presentation by Nick Howie, Training Solutions Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College, TAFE NSW & AMC.
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Naval Shipbuilding College Networking Luncheon with University Students and businesses involved in the STEMulation Trail.
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Launched at PACIFIC 2019! Our new augmented reality interactive stand.
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Students testing our their design and engineering skills at AMC using pasta sheets, spaghetti and marshmallows - how long will the vessel be able to float?
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Thank you to the Australian Maritime College for showcasing the Sydney campus to students on the STEMulation Trail.
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Comet Bay College student Calvin, trying out the Australian Maritime College's simulator, during the STEMulation Trail at PACIFIC 2019.
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Shadow Minister for Defence Industries
Matthew Keogh with Ian Irving, supporting the Naval Shipbuilding College stand at PACIFIC 2019.
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The Hon Steve Irons , Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships addressing the audience at the National Skilling Breakfast.
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The STEMulation Trail took students aboard HMAS Adelaide on Sydney Harbour!
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The STEMulation Trail touring inside HMAS Adelaide during the ships tour.
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College Team Members at PACIFIC 2019. Ed, Ian, Matt & James.
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Weld Australia's Weld Cup Winner - Yuen Chan (Day 1)
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Weld Australia's Weld Cup Winner - Manuel Grundy-Quay (Day 2)
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Weld Australia's Weld Cup Winner - Melissa Gay (Day 3)
September 2019
September 2019
Congratulations to everyone involved in the SA Finals of Subs in Schools, a fantastic result! We are looking forward to seeing the results from next month’s WA State Finals! September 2019
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As a proud sponsor of the Australian Naval Institute, Paul Whetstone represented the Naval Shipbuilding College at the 2019 Goldrick Seminar held at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra.
The theme of this year’s seminar was “Trade and its implications for Australia’s Defence”.
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Some lucky young South Australians took part in a guided tour of HMAS Melbourne, the last Adelaide class frigate to serve with the Royal Australian Navy.
After more than 28 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Melbourne will decommission at Garden Island, Fleet Base East on Saturday, 26 October 2019.
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Last month Ian Irving, Chief Executive Naval Shipbuilding Institute met with Tim Burnell, CEO Incat and Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore AM, CSC – Defence Advocate & Strategic Advisor Maritime – Tasmania to discuss and understand Incat’s workforce capability challenges.
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Our team supported The Advertiser's Future Proof Forum and had the pleasure of meeting former defence industries worker John Hamilton.
He transitioned from the automotive industry in the 80s to take up a role with BAE Systems Australia and then progressed to Chief Estimator on the Collins class submarine program.
He’s inspired his son Clinton and his grandson Callum to consider the 15,000 jobs that will be generated across the National Naval Shipbuilding Industry.
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Bill Docalovich & the College Candidate Engagement team enjoyed speaking to the forum’s participants about the 15,000 jobs being generated across the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.
The crowd at The Advertiser's Defence Jobs Forum, hosted by The University of Adelaide, ranged from high schoolers and their parents to uni students, job seekers, and people interested in reskilling for defence-related jobs.
August 2019
August 2019
Nick Howie, Training Solutions Manager presented at the National Manufacturing Summit in Melbourne.
“It is estimated that 15,000 jobs will be created across Australia over the next 10 years as a result of the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. This will create a sea change in Australia’s employment landscape over the coming decades.”
Nick Howie provided delegates with an overview of the Naval Shipbuilding College’s mission: to ensure a suitably skilled and qualified Australian workforce will be available – at the right time – to meet the needs of industry. August 2019
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Ian Irving Chief Executive, Naval Shipbuilding Institute presented at the 2019 Defence + Industry Conference in Canberra.
The College is helping to connect Australians with jobs for life in the Enterprise. We’re helping to skill up the nation & provide workforce solutions, ensuring a skilled workforce is available when industry needs.
We’re working with 26 partners across the training & education provider network - this is a national endeavour.
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The College had the pleasure of speaking with students from a variety of schools across South Australia at last week’s Inner South Curriculum Alliance Careers Expo. It was great to see such an interest in shipbuilding and educational pathways.
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A lot of interest from delegates at the Indo-Pacific Defence Conference 2019 about how the Naval Shipbuilding College is helping to build a workforce capability in Australia.
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It was a pleasure to host the Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price at the Naval Shipbuilding College booth with some of young leaders of the future.
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Ed and Shelley from the College were delighted to speak with student from Golden Grove High School about naval shipbuilding pathways. Ed is pictured with Peter Kuss, Principal of Golden Grove High School.
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Members from the Naval Shipbuilding College attended the South Australian Science Awards on Friday evening and celebrated South Australia’s outstanding scientists, researchers and educators in STEM.
Congratulations to the winners and the finalists – what a great achievement!
L-R Wendy Mynoymany, American Master Trainer, HII, Sherry Byrum, American Master Trainer, HII, for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni, Nick Howie, Training Solutions Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College and Norman Pulliam American Master Trainer, HII.
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Our Chief Executive Ian Irving with one of the more than 1000 Australians on our workforce register. Year 11 student Lachlan wants to work in the naval shipbuilding industry.
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Premier Steven Marshall, Naval Shipbuilding College Program Director, Bill Docalovich and students from Le Fevre High School’s specialist Maritime program have joined representatives from Australian Naval Infrastructure, ASC and BAE Systems Australia, to look at the incredible defence job opportunities being presented to future generations, through the Future Frigates and Attack class submarines.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College was proud to be a premium partner of the 2019 WA Indo-Pacific Defence Conference.
The Naval Shipbuilding Institute's, Chief Executive Ian Irving gave a presentation on future skills for the naval shipbuilding industry in WA.
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College Team members attended the WA Defence Industry Briefing Series - Hunter Frigate Program.
Our CE, Ian Irving presented 'Building a WA Workforce: Activities of the Naval Shipbuilding College'.
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Chief Executive, Ian Irving presents at the AmCham Australia Business Series Defence Cyber and Space forum in Adelaide.
Huge opportunities nationally in naval shipbuilding.
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It was a pleasure to update Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price MP during National Skills Week on the Naval Shipbuilding College’s work nationally to develop a skilled Australian workforce to build the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet of submarines and ships.
We also toured the state of the art facilities at South Metropolitan TAFE in Western Australia and met with some of our future defence industry leaders.
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Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price MP meeting Shane, a future shipbuilder during National Skills Week.
The College is working with education & training providers like South Metropolitan TAFE to develop a skilled Australian workforce to build our future fleet.
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It was a fantastic turnout during the SkillsWest Careers Expo in Perth!
The team enjoyed meeting everyone and answering your questions on naval shipbuilding roles.
Duncan Powrie, WA Program Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College will be presented ‘Australia’s shipbuilding enterprise has a job for everyone’ on the main stage during the event.
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In case you missed it the Naval Shipbuilding College’s Perth office went live during National Science Week with a “Naval Shipbuilding STEM Careers” Facebook Live Q&A event. Visit our Facebook page to watch the video with ASC West mechanical engineer Kerry Anstiss, Skilling Australia P-TECH Industry Liaison Officer, Asta Morton and Naval Shipbuilding College Deputy Program Manager (WA), Duncan Powrie.
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Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price with Lachlan. Lachlan is in year 11 at Swan Valley Anglican Community College in WA and is an aspiring naval architect.
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Nick Howie, Training Solutions Manager presented at the National Manufacturing Summit in Melbourne.
“It is estimated that 15,000 jobs will be created across Australia over the next 10 years as a result of the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. This will create a sea change in Australia’s employment landscape over the coming decades.”
Nick Howie provided delegates with an overview of the Naval Shipbuilding College’s mission: to ensure a suitably skilled and qualified Australian workforce will be available – at the right time – to meet the needs of industry.
Pathways into Naval Shipbuilding Jobs
Pathways into Naval Shipbuilding Jobs
Nick Howie, Training Solutions Manager, Naval Shipbuilding College speaks about pathways into naval shipbuilding jobs. “Defence work requires the best of the best for shipbuilding and my role is to help people get into educational pathways to develop skills and knowledge to be the best.”
July 2019
July 2019
(L-R) TAFE NSW Chief Operating Officer, Mr Glen Babington; Captain David Landon, CSM, RAN; NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP; and Naval Shipbuilding Institute Executive Director, Mr Ian Irving, tour the facilities at Fleet Base East, Sydney. *** Local Caption *** The Naval Shipbuilding College and TAFE NSW have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to help more people become qualified for careers in the rapidly expanding naval shipbuilding, supply and sustainment industries.
On the 3rd of July 2019 an official signing ceremony was held at Fleet Base East, Sydney. In attendance for the signing ceremony were NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP; NSW Defence Advocate, Air Marshal (Ret) John Harvey, AM; and Naval Shipbuilding Institute Executive Director, Mr Ian Irving.
On the 3rd of July 2019 an official signing ceremony was held at Fleet Base East, Sydney. In attendance for the signing ceremony were NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP; NSW Defence Advocate, Air Marshal (Ret) John Harvey, AM; and Naval Shipbuilding Institute Executive Director, Mr Ian Irving. July 2019
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Shelley and John from the Naval Shipbuilding College joined more than 350 guests sharing a morning tea with the Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor at the 2019 NAIDOC SA Awards.
Held at the Adelaide Town Hall on July 8, the Awards are a recognition and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme Voice. Truth. Treaty. aims to highlight the importance for all Australians to work together for a shared future and recognise the history of Aboriginal Australians as First Nation peoples.
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Naval Shipbuilding College Program Director Bill Docalovich and Australian Maritime College Principal Michael van Balen AO.
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) has partnered with the Naval Shipbuilding College to ensure its graduates are ready to seize future jobs in the national Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.
AMC joins a network of prominent education and training providers across Australia that have been endorsed as delivering courses aligned with the future employment needs of the naval shipbuilding industry.
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Naval Shipbuilding College team member Shelley visited Clare High School’s Careers Expo this month.
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The College was proud to support the 2019 Annual Defence Industry Awards. Congratulations to the finalists and the winners.
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Front row (L-R) - TAFE NSW Chief Operating Officer, Mr Glen Babington; Naval Shipbuilding Institute Executive Director, Mr Ian Irving
Back row (L-R) - NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP; Captain David Landon, CSM, RAN, and NSW Defence Advocate, Air Marshal (Ret) John Harvey, AM, at the Naval Shipbuilding College and TAFE NSW Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony held at Fleet Base East, Sydney. *** Local Caption *** The Naval Shipbuilding College and TAFE NSW have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to help more people become qualified for careers in the rapidly expanding naval shipbuilding, supply and sustainment industries.
On the 3rd of July 2019 an official signing ceremony was held at Fleet Base East, Sydney. In attendance for the signing ceremony were NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP; NSW Defence Advocate, Air Marshal (Ret) John Harvey, AM; and Naval Shipbuilding Institute Executive Director, Mr Ian Irving.
TAFE NSW and the Naval Shipbuilding College
TAFE NSW and the Naval Shipbuilding College
TAFE NSW has partnered with the Naval Shipbuilding College to support more people to secure careers in the rapidly expanding naval shipbuilding, supply and sustainment industries.
Transferring your skills and experience into the naval shipbuilding industry
Transferring your skills and experience into the naval shipbuilding industry
After 30 years on the car production line Mike Butcher has found a new lease of life.
Discover the reasons why this university student decided to join the Workforce Register
Discover the reasons why this university student decided to join the Workforce Register
Flinders University engineering student Joshua Francis talks about the appeal of a ‘job for life’ within the naval shipbuilding industry.
Opportunities across the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise
Opportunities across the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise
The Naval Shipbuilding College is working hard to ensure a coordinated, national approach to workforce development and skilling across the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise. Approximately fifteen thousand skilled and professional workers are needed throughout Australia – the opportunities span from the ship’s deck to the office boardroom. We’re working with training and education providers in every state and territory to ensure that students graduate job-ready, equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to secure rewarding and meaningful employment. We’re continuing to reach out across Australia to promote naval shipbuilding as a career of choice.
June 2019
June 2019
Thank you Scotch College Adelaide for hosting our team and allowing us to speak to your Year 11 students about future study and career opportunities within the naval shipbuilding industry. June 2019
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Defence Community Organisation for hosted a fantastic ADF Member & Family Transition event in Adelaide.
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The College’s Matt Neagle joined Tasmania Maritime Network members at Incat Tasmania to view their new vessel and discuss ways to strengthen Australia’s shipbuilding industry and workforce.
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The College’s Matt Neagle joined Tasmania Maritime Network members at Incat Tasmania to view their new vessel and discuss ways to strengthen Australia’s shipbuilding industry and workforce.
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Defence Community Organisation for hosted a fantastic ADF Member & Family Transition event in Adelaide.
Why I joined the Naval Shipbuilding Workforce Register
Why I joined the Naval Shipbuilding Workforce Register
Robotics Engineering student Caitlin Kramer from Flinders University in South Australia talks about why she is pursuing a career in naval shipbuilding.
May 2019
May 2019
The College’s Matt Neagle presented at the Peel Educators Forum near Mandurah in Western Australia.
Discussions focused on the importance of strengthening STEM pathways to prepare young people for future naval shipbuilding jobs.
It also highlighted how Small to Medium Enterprises in the region are an integral part of the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.
Many will benefit from accessing skilled and job-ready workers through the Naval Shipbuilding College’s national Workforce Register. May 2019
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Edith Cowan University and South Metropolitan TAFE have partnered with the Naval Shipbuilding College to ensure Western Australian graduates are ready to seize future jobs.
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Thank you to everyone who came to speak with the College at the community event hosted by Australian Naval Infrastructure.
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The next wave of naval shipbuilding Master Trainers have hit Australia’s shores!
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In case you missed it, the College went live on Facebook during National Careers Week!
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College Team Members and Master Trainers visited Australian Welding Solutions (AWS). A great meeting was had with discussions around welding supervision and inspection standards.
April 2019
April 2019
The team spoke to the students of Prince Alfred College at their Careers Expo this week.
The event was attended by over 100 students and the level of interest for opportunities within the naval shipbuilding industry was fantastic!
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Adelaide turned on great weather for the HMAS Adelaide’s Open Day. Shelley and Sonia from the College toured on-board the Canberra class amphibious assault ship during SA Navy Week!
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The College celebrates! On the back of a successful first year, the Naval Shipbuilding College is forging ahead to support the nation’s naval shipbuilding workforce development.
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Ian Irving is appointed Chief Executive Of Naval Shipbuilding Institute. One of Australia’s most successful and experienced Defence executives has been appointed Chief Executive of the Naval Shipbuilding Institute (NSI), the company responsible for delivering the Naval Shipbuilding College on behalf of the Australian Department of Defence.
A Message from Graham Winter, Deputy Program Manager – Naval Shipbuilding College
A Message from Graham Winter, Deputy Program Manager – Naval Shipbuilding College
March 2019
March 2019
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The Naval Shipbuilding College visited Australia’s top end to speak with Charles Darwin University about strengthening its pathways into naval shipbuilding careers.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College joined Queensland Acting Minister for Training and Skills Development Mark Ryan to announce that TAFE Queensland is the first education provider in the Sunshine State to receive course endorsement for its welding program.
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A welding instructor sparks up his tools following the announcement that TAFE Queensland’s welding course was endorsed by the Naval Shipbuilding College.
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South Australian Minister for Industry and Skills David Pisoni speaks with Naval Shipbuilding College skills specialists and students from the Rosewater Trade Training Centre.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College met with students at a defence industry professional development day. They’re exceptional at STEM and are preparing to take on the world’s best at The Robotics World Championships.
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Some of South Australia’s brightest young minds from Flinders University are embracing the exciting career pathways on offer as part of Australia’s naval shipbuilding, supply and sustainment industries.
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Naval Shipbuilding College Program Director Bill Docalovich briefs the Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Assistant Minister for Defence Senator David Fawcett.
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South Australia’s Premier Steven Marshall speaks with engineering students from Flinders University about their ambitions in the growing naval shipbuilding industry.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College supported students at Trinity College in South Australia to learn about computer aided design, engineering and project management.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College supported the Minister for Defence Industry Steven Ciobo at the launch of the Defence Industry Skilling and STEM Strategy.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College supports students at the Rosewater Trade Training Centre in South Australia to up skill and prepare for naval shipbuilding jobs.
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The Osborne South Development Project is taking shape at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, with the skeleton of The Osborne South Development Project is taking shape at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, with the skeleton of the first of four new production buildings for the Hunter class frigates.
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Subject Matter Experts from the United States of America are working with the Naval Shipbuilding College to transfer their knowledge and skills to Australia’s education and training sector.
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The awesome and rare sight of four Royal Australian Navy Collins class Submarines sailing in company off the Western Australian coast.
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As part of the Naval Shipbuilding College’s ongoing support as a Pledge Partner of Solider On, we supported “Salute to Summer” and raised much needed funds to support Veterans secure ongoing employment.
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The Naval Shipbuilding College team spoke with hundreds of people at Avalon 2019 about how transferable skills can lead to rewarding naval shipbuilding careers.
Careers in Naval Shipbuilding
Careers in Naval Shipbuilding
Engineering specialist Rick Burgos discusses how the Naval Shipbuilding College is helping thousands of Australians to pursue exciting skilled and professional careers.
TAFE Queensland welding course endorsed for naval shipbuilding
TAFE Queensland welding course endorsed for naval shipbuilding
TAFE Queensland has become the first education provider in the state to receive course endorsement from the Naval Shipbuilding College. Students that complete the Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication Trade (welding component) are now acknowledged by shipbuilding and supply chain industries across the country as being ‘job-ready.’
Careers in Shipbuilding
Careers in Shipbuilding
Hear from the experts why naval shipbuilding is fast becoming a career of choice and how the Naval Shipbuilding College is helping thousands of Australians to get involved through our Workforce Register. This video highlights how the Naval Shipbuilding College’s collaboration with industry and the education and training sectors is helping to develop a suite of endorsed courses throughout Australia, with the first being TAFE SA’s welding program. These courses are helping to produce ‘job ready’ graduates to seize the diversity of naval shipbuilding career opportunities ahead.
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