Training and expertise in the space industry of Australia
The topic of discussion pertains to the skills and training required in the Space Industry in Australia. The South Australian (SA) skills demand study, which was conducted recently, was the first of its kind to capture quantitative details on the SA space sector skills, both present and future. The presentation will elaborate on the skill challenges being faced by the space industry and the approaches being taken to meet the future industry skill demands. The panel of experts will provide their insights on the study and discuss the approaches to building skills in a complex industry area. This presentation will provide the attendees with an insight into the space sector, the areas of skill demand (and jobs) that are currently available and those that will arise in the next five years in the SA space industry. It will also provide industry employers with insights into the methods that can be used for upskilling in a technically complex industry area. After all, space is rocket science.
In this presentation you will learn:
- Skills challenges currently being faced by the space industry
- Methods and approaches to building skills in a complex industry area
- Insights into what is currently available in the space sector, opportunities that will arise in the future
About the Speaker
Managing Director, C4 Space
Rick is a multi-disciplined engineer with over 30 years practical experience in the areas of Systems Engineering, Engineering Management and Communications Engineering within the automotive, maritime, aerospace and space sectors. He has designed and tested highly complex defence systems, communications systems and ICT infrastructure serving the needs of multiple nations. Through his work as Director of C4 Space, he is supporting the growth and development of a globally competitive, highly skilled Australian Space sector that creates quality goods and services supporting all Australians.
