Published Thursday, 22 February, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Minister for Mines and Energy
The Honourable Geoff Wilson
QUEENSLAND LEADS WAY IN POWER GENERATION SKILLS
Australia’s first university program specifically for power generation professionals has been launched in Brisbane by Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson.
The Power Generation Skills Development program was forged between the three Government-owned generators and three leading Queensland universities.
“It’s designed by the industry, for the industry, and I congratulate all the organisations involved for providing this unique opportunity to boost our skills base,” Mr Wilson said.
“Our population continues to grow rapidly and we need to ensure our professionals remain highly skilled and at the leading-edge of industry practice to keep up with the increased demand on our energy supply,” Mr Wilson said.
“The three generators, working the universities, have developed a program that will help workers in the power industry upgrade their skills and offer other qualified workers a pathway into the power industry.”
“This unique offering reinforces Queensland’s position as one of the most forward-thinking states in the industry and it will hopefully attract power generation professionals from around the country.”
Developed in partnership with Tarong Energy Corporation, CS Energy, Stanwell Corporation, the world-class, post-graduate program will be offered concurrently through University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Central Queensland University.
Each Power Generation Skills Development program is designed so that employees in the power generation sector develop cutting-edge skills, helping them further their careers.
Students can enrol in a Masters Program, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate depending on their professional experience and academic qualifications.
“This means engineers and para-professionals can be flexible about how they accelerate their skills development and fast-track their careers in the sector,” Mr Wilson said.
“There’s already been strong interest in the program with students set to enrol through all three universities and start their courses next month,” he said.
Interested power generation professionals can contact any of the three universities for further information about the courses on offer.
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