Babcock strengthens Australian defence industry via grassroots connections
18 Dec 24
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is taking proactive steps to bolster sovereign capability in Western Australia by introducing its supply chain partners to new defence-specific education opportunities.
Last week, it hosted discussions between four of its Perth-based suppliers and South Metropolitan TAFE to explore a range of training courses available to defence industry workers looking to expand their technical skills.
Griffin Marine, Orontide, Ausbright and Allship Engineering each took part in the workforce development discussions, which also examined how best to integrate TAFE’s pipeline of apprentices into the defence sector.
The specialist courses, which include a Certificate IV in Cyber Security, Diploma of Applied Technologies (Technician) and a Diploma of Engineering – Technical (Engineering Draftsperson), are being offered as part of the Western Australian government’s Defence Industry Existing Worker Incentive (DIEWI).
The initiative provides financial assistance to defence industry employers to support and expand the career pathways of their workforce through skills-based promotion or specialist task-based projects. The courses have a specific focus on digital and technical skill enhancement to keep pace with industry needs.
As the Regional Maintenance Provider West (RMP West) servicing the Royal Australian Navy, Babcock is committed to supporting the growth of defence industry capability and continues to look for opportunities to enhance the skills base of its sovereign supply chain in support of Australia’s industrial base.
Under its RMP West contract, Babcock’s supply chain boasts more than 50 sub-contractors.
Source: Babcock Media