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The Queensland Future Skills Partnership
The Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership is a three-way partnership between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity. The partnership is funding and facilitating the fast-tracked development and delivery of automated technology training pathways in open-cut mining operations in Queensland across VET and Higher Education.
Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies (10935NAT)
Prepare yourself to work in with Autonomous Technologies and related industries with this new qualification. Throughout the course, you will develop a broad range of skills driven by the introduction of new technologies as a result of industry 4.0. Employers will increasingly need workers to be equipped with skills in software, hardware and supporting systems required for autonomous environments.
During this course you will develop innovative thinking and problem-solving skills and develop foundational skills in information communication technologies including networking, programming and Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomy and robotics including electrical control circuits, fluid power, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and schematics and systems documentation
Micro-credentials
The Queensland Future Skills Partnership offers a range of micro-credentials designed to provide valuable information on new and emerging areas and developed in partnership with industry.
These micro-credentials have been provided at no charge to participants through investment from the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan as part of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership funded by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
These micro-credentials are intended to assist participants to learn more about working in emerging, digital and autonomous industries. The micro-credentials are online and self-paced, making them a flexible and accessible way to study and gain a recognised learning outcome and digital badge.
Because these courses are self-paced you can enrol directly — simply follow the link, select the course and 'enrol now' and provide your details to get started.
Skill sets
The Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership is led by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and includes TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity as education partners. The partnership has been working with industry experts, community organisations and government since late 2019 to fast-track responsive co-design and delivery of training to support the implementation of autonomous technology in mining.
These skill sets have been provided at no charge to participants through investment from the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan as part of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership funded by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
We recommend nominating no more than one skill set per individual. Delivery dates and modes will be dependent on the review and award of EOI applications.
Tomorrow's Trainers
As part of Phase Three, the development and implementation of the ‘Tomorrow’s Trainers Strategy’ has been identified as a key priority of the Queensland Future Skills (QFS) Partnership. This program will investigate and pilot strategies to support the future supply of Vocational and Tertiary Education Trainers and Assessors in Queensland.
The Tomorrow’s Trainers strategy represents an innovative approach that aligns with and influences the National Skills Reform. The Australian Government is actively trialling new methods for industry engagement and leadership in the VET and Higher Education training sectors. Specifically, the newly established Industry Clusters aim to address persistent and emerging challenges, including shortages of trainers and workforce.
Robert Petherbridge
TAFE Queensland Executive Director Business Development
Robert Petherbridge has nearly 20 years’ experience working in the tertiary education and training sector across public and private organisations. He is passionate about skills and workforce development and working with businesses and government to ensure Australia’s workforce has the skills needed for tomorrow’s world of work. Robert is a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and recognised for contributions to public policy and reform in education and VET.
Professor Nick Klomp
CQUniversity Australia Vice-Chancellor and President
The skills being developed and delivered as part of this partnership are among some of the only training programs in Australia that specifically focus on automation technologies and industry 4.0. Delivery of these programs will help build a resilient future workforce, right from our backyard.
Tamara Barden
Chair of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership Steering Committee
Maintaining a skilled and secure workforce is critically important to Queensland’s resources industry as the nature of work changes. BMA are proud to lead this partnership which is defining the first wave of new skills required to support automation and technology advances in the Queensland resources sector, and enabling individuals in Queensland communities to acquire these skills.