Industry Training

Think and communicate at mission level. Model and analyse complex national security missions across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains using industry standard tools — building practical skills in mission analysis, capability gap identification and stakeholder communication.  

Next start date: Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.  

Prerequisites: None 

Course Structure 

Module 1: Intro to Digital Mission Engineering (DME)

Module 2: Core DME concepts and mission design

Module 3: Modelling mission systems and environment

Module 4: Simulation and tools (STK)

Module 5: Mission analysis and decision-making

Module 6: Mission analysis and communication

Manage complexity with structured system models and SysML across the full engineering lifecycle — from requirements through to verification and validation. Develop the skills to design, analyse and communicate complex engineered systems with confidence. 

Next start date: Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.  

Prerequisites: None 

Course Structure 

Module 1: Intro to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Module 2: Core MBSE concepts 

Module 3: Modelling with SysML  

Module 4: Workflows and integrations  

Module 5: Verification and validation 

Module 6: Capstone 

AI and autonomous systems are reshaping national security across logistics, maritime awareness, cyber operations and more. Gain foundational knowledge of AI principles, autonomous systems, human-machine teaming and ethical considerations. 

Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.

Further course details to be announced.

Course Structure 

Module 1: Foundations of Autonomy and Autonomous Systems  

Module 2: Systems Engineering and Mission Engineering for Autonomous Systems  

Module 3: Human-Machine Teaming and Levels of Autonomy  

Module 4: Governance, Ethics and Accountability for Autonomous Systems  

Module 5: Trust, Assurance and Adoption of Autonomous Systems  

Module 6: Responsible Autonomous Capability Design Capstone  

Build practical knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, information warfare, foreign interference, insider risks and emerging technologies — alongside the governance frameworks and legal and policy context shaping Australia's national cyber operations. 

Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.

Further course details to be announced.

Course Structure 

Module 1: The National Security Strategic Landscape 

Module 2: Foundations of Cybersecurity for National Security 

Module 3: Information Warfare, Foreign Interference & Insider Threats 

Module 4: Risk Management & Governance  

Module 5: Policy, Law, Ethics & Workforce 

Module 6: Capstone Project 

Fire safety is becoming increasingly important as battery energy storage systems, solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle charging are integrated into Australian buildings and critical infrastructure. Specialist capability is needed to understand their unique fire behaviours and manage the implications for fire safety design, compliance, detection, suppression and emergency response. 

Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.

Further course details to be announced.

Course Structure 

Module 1: Introduction to Emerging Energy Systems in the Built Environment  

Module 2: Fire Behaviour of Renewable Energy Systems and Battery Failure Mechanisms   

Module 3: Renewable Energy Fire Incidents, Testing Observations, and Lessons Learned   

Module 4:  Fire Safety Design and Regulatory Challenges  

Module 5: Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Approaches  

Module 6: Capstone Project - Applied Risk Assessment Using Industry and Battery Fire Testing Case Studies  

Digital modelling and simulation are increasingly central to performance-based fire safety design. Advanced capability in 3D fire and smoke modelling, pedestrian egress simulation, and the critical interpretation of modelling outputs enables professionals to apply sound judgement to complex fire safety challenges. 

Anticipated course start date in April/May 2027.

Further course details to be announced.

Course Structure 

Module 1: Introduction to Performance-Based Fire Safety Engineering  

Module 2: Fundamentals of Fire and Smoke Modelling  

Module 3: Fire Simulation for Renewable Energy Scenarios and Battery Fire Events  

Module 4: Evacuation and Human Behaviour Modelling  

Module 5: Integrated Fire, Evacuation, and Scenario Validation Assessment  

Module 6: Captone Project - Applied Industry Simulation Project Using Renewable Energy Fire Scenarios