STEMulation Trial

The Trail was supported by industry partners including ASC, BAE Systems Australia/ASC Shipbuilding, Lockheed Martin Australia, Luerssen Australia, Naval Group Australia and SAAB Australia.

The College also revealed a cutting edge, augmented reality exhibit which offers delegates an opportunity to interact with 3D models of the Attack class submarine, Hunter class frigate and Arafura class offshore patrol vessel.

The NSW Department of Education through its STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Initiative supported the event by promoting it to our NSW schools assisting to make the event a huge success. 

The SISP program also contributed by providing staff who acted as STEM mentors over the three days of the exposition. Thanks to Matt Scott, Ian Preston, Peggy Mangovski and Scott Sleap who all contributed their knowledge and expertise.

It highlights the skilled and high-tech priority jobs that will be generated throughout the national Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise and maps out how Australians can upskill to become job-ready. The STEMulation trial also provided students with advise on how to get involved in STEM careers more generally which will help drive the Australian economy.

Dr Scott Sleap SISP program Leader also attended the Naval Shipbuilding College’s National Skilling Breakfast where Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships Steve Irons was the keynote speaker. He was joined by the College’s Chief Executive Ian Irving, to address leaders from Defence, defence industry, government, education and training providers on the issue of ‘Skilling Our Naval Shipbuilding Workforce’.