Flinders University has partnered with the Naval Shipbuilding College to ensure its graduates are able to secure jobs in the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise.
Flinders University becomes the first higher education institution in Australia to have been endorsed as delivering a course aligned with the future employment needs of the naval shipbuilding industry.
Its Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) is endorsed with the following programs of study expected to follow:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Software) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime) (Honours) - in conjunction with the Australian
- Maritime College
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)
Naval Shipbuilding College Program Director Bill Docalovich said the unprecedented upgrade of the RAN’s fleet is taking a national approach with investment in the future skilled workforce.
“There are opportunities throughout Australia for meaningful careers in areas of production and sustainment across the Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise; and through this course endorsement process we’re helping students to graduate job-ready,” Docalovich said.
“Through collaboration with education and training providers in every state and territory we are strengthening student pathways into rewarding, long-term, sustainable shipbuilding careers. 15,000 skilled and professional jobs will be created through the Enterprise. Shipbuilding, supply and sustainment businesses in Australia are delighted to see their highly skilled future workforce taking shape.’’
Pro Vice Chancellor, Learning and Teaching Innovation, Professor Deborah West said Flinders University is committed to the partnership with the Naval Shipbuilding College, providing quality education pathways into shipbuilding careers for students.
“The endorsement of our degrees will ensure our graduates are well positioned for the large number of job opportunities that are being created as a result of the growth in the shipbuilding industry,” Professor West said. “It demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our students are skilled and capable of meeting the changing needs of the workforce and future industries in Australia.”
The government established the Naval Shipbuilding College in 2018 to help secure a sovereign workforce to implement its $90 billion continuous naval shipbuilding program.
A national naval shipbuilding Workforce Register has been established for students and workers interested in shipbuilding.