The Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE) recently led a masterclass at the Energy in Western Australia's WA Energy industry boot camp, bringing together leaders from across the sector to build their knowledge of the systems, organisations and emerging opportunities shaping WA's energy landscape.
Ty Theodore, CESNCE General Manager, opened the session with an overview of the industry's current workforce needs and future career opportunities.
The masterclass featured insights from WA energy experts:
- Ty Theodore, General Manager, Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence
- Muhammad Rizwan Azhar - Lecturer, School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University
- Megan Allan, Head of Distribution Energy Transition, Western Power
- Jean-Phillipe Montandan, Principal – WA Operations, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
- Stephen Eliot, Executive Director Energy Policy WA, Commercial, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED)
- Oral McGuire, Principal Consultant, Gundi Consulting
Facilitated by Maureen Boyle from Curtin University, the discussions will help build capability and awareness of the skills needed to support WA's energy future.
Masterclass highlights included:
- An overview of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) in Western Australia
- Insights into the major industry players, agencies and their interactions across interconnected and remote energy networks
- Current challenges and opportunities facing Western Australia's energy sector
- The importance of collaboration between industry, government and education providers to build capability and support future workforce needs
"One of the best ways to build capability is by bringing people together to learn from one another. The WA energy industry boot camp created an opportunity for participants to gain practical insights from industry experts, deepen their understanding of the sector and strengthen their professional networks,"
-Ty Theodore, General Manager, Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.
As a trusted connector across industry, education and government, the CESNCE remains committed to building capability, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities that help people and organisations thrive within WA's growing energy sector.