AMTIL is joining forces with Chisholm Institute and Sutton Tools to propose a new short course in advanced metrology.

Currently in the early application stages of the Victorian Government’s Skills Solutions Partnerships (SSP) Program, the proposed course aims to plug a recognised gap in training for digital measurement and quality assurance.
A second workshop, where the high-level training solution will be drafted, is set to be held on Wednesday 17 September, but organisers are still seeking industry input as they work towards concluding their application.

Metrology – the science of measurement – is becoming increasingly critical as local manufacturers move further into high-value, digitally enabled production. Yet formal training in areas such as digital measurement technologies, calibration systems, ISO compliance, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and digitisation remains limited.

The course is being designed primarily for metrologists, machinists, CNC operators and quality engineers. However, the project team is actively seeking industry input to make sure the training meets the sector’s real-world needs.

Manufacturers are being asked three key questions:

  • Is there currently a gap in formal training for these skills?
  • What additional skills should be included?
  • Are there other target learners who should be considered?

The SSP Program supports industry to partner with TAFEs and dual sector universities to design and pilot new short courses and on-the-job training to address skills gaps in priority sectors outlined in the Victorian Government’s Economic Growth Statement.

For manufacturers, this is an opportunity to directly shape the learning pathways that will prepare their workforce for the next decade of advanced manufacturing.

Those interested in contributing can contact Seb Swann at Nous Group (seb.swann@nousgroup.com, +61 3 7002 3146, 0435 566 275).