With COVID-19 casting a long shadow on the plans of the nation's school leavers, industry leaders have teamed up with
The new apprenticeship will offer tech-savvy school leavers a three-year placement in some of
The program delivers on growing demand from industry employers for a new way to manage digital workflow. Creation of a new class of digital specialists in the Australian engineering community is predicted to be a win-win response to the fourth industrial revolution skills gap, with the potential to launch the careers of hundreds of school leavers across the country over the next five years.
'With technology changing so rapidly, there is a clear and present need for a new group of professionals who bring specialist training on how the different technical CAD packages and data can all come together in a customer-centric way,' said
The adoption of this next-generation career path within Australian industry holds untapped potential for employers and school leavers. Apprentices gain a nationally accredited Diploma of
'This new wave of digital specialists provide a vital boost to the capabilities of Australian industry. Graduates of the Digital Engineering Apprenticeship will have the combination of experience, skills and industry-recognised diploma to advance an exciting career', said Laura Mabikafola,
Minister for Innovation and Skills
'It is critical to
'This initiative was developed through a Skilling South Australia project, in partnership with the engineering industry who are crying out for more digital specialists.'
A number of leading Australian businesses, including SA Power Networks, are gearing up to host their first round of Digital Engineering Apprentices early 2021.
The program was officially launched on Wednesday 28th October at the National Wine Centre.
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