Empowering Engineers for Australia's Clean Energy Shift
Key Ideas
  • Engineers Australia and Deakin University launch hydrogen energy micro-credentials to address critical skills shortage in hydrogen and engineering sectors.
  • Funded by the Australian Government, the initiative aims to equip professionals in energy, transport, planning, water, and government with specialized knowledge in hydrogen technology.
  • The program, including four micro-credentials and a webinar, will empower engineers to contribute effectively to Australia's clean energy future and transition to net-zero emissions.
  • Collaboration between EEA and Deakin University will provide practical, industry-focused education to upskill engineers and meet the country's net-zero goals.
Engineers Australia, in partnership with Deakin University, has introduced a new suite of hydrogen energy micro-credentials to combat the skills shortage in the hydrogen and engineering sectors in Australia. The initiative, funded by the Australian Government's Local Jobs Program, aims to bridge the talent gap and support the country's shift to clean energy. The educational suite includes four micro-credentials focusing on various aspects of hydrogen technology and a webinar on 'Hydrogen and Social Responsibility for Engineers'. This program targets professionals in energy, transport, planning, water, and government, providing them with the necessary expertise to contribute to the growing hydrogen economy. Joel Evans, head of Engineering Education Australia (EEA), stressed the urgency of upskilling to achieve Australia's net-zero goals, citing research indicating a significant shortage of talent in hydrogen engineering. The collaboration with Deakin University allows for practical, industry-focused education to empower engineers. Deakin University's Hycel and School of Engineering conducted research to identify the demand for hydrogen engineering curricula, with real-world practitioners shaping the program's design. Professor Tiffany Walsh of Hycel highlighted the importance of partnering with EEA to prepare engineers for Australia's burgeoning hydrogen economy. The program is set to be completed by June 30, 2025, focusing on equipping engineers with the skills to design, plan, build, and operate hydrogen systems confidently.
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