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THE FUTURE STARTS HERE This 12-page feature is an initiative of the Education and Research Taskforce, delivered by Sunshine Coast Council.

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he Sunshine Coast is a location that offers unparalleled opportunities. A recent report from renowned demographer Bernard Salt predicts our population will reach 550,000 by 2040 and the region’s game changer projects, which are

coming to life through a mixture of private and public investment, will see a more vibrant and innovative region with expanding career options.

There are seven high-value industries in the region that have been identified as part of the Regional Economic Development Strategy.

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The council has teamed up with My Weekly Preview to highlight what these industries are, how they are the keys to future employment and economic strength in the region and how the high school students of today can gear their educational pathways towards an exciting career.

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SUNSHINE COAST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SCUH)

SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT EXPANSION

The $347-million airport expansion will be completed by 2020 and will deliver a new 2450m x 45 metre runway. It is estimated the airport expansion will deliver 2230 jobs in the period through to 2040.

The Sunshine Coast University Hospital officially opened in April 2017 with 450 beds and will grow to 738 beds by 2021. The SCUH is estimated to employ 3000 full-time staff (about 3800 in staff head count) growing to 4600 when fully operational.

2017 SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH PRECINCT

2018 SUNSHINE PLAZA EXPANSION

The Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, opposite the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, is the largest health precinct currently being developed in Australia.

Coupled with the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, the co-located $150-million, 200-bed private hospital, and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), the overall precinct provides high-level medical training and translational research. On completion, the hospital and the adjacent health precinct are expected to create around12,000 ongoing jobs.

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2017 SOLAR FARM

The Sunshine Plaza’s $400-million expansion began in late 2016 and on completion by Christmas 2018, will include more than 34,000 square metres of additional retail space with the region’s first David Jones department store, a new BIG W and more than 100 new speciality stores, providing hundreds of new retail job opportunities.

The Sunshine Coast Council’s 15 megawatt solar farm at Valdora will have more than 57,000 solar panels generating electricity into Energex’s network when it is operational in mid-2017. At its peak, the solar farm will generate 15 megawatts of electricity from the sun.

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FROM THE MAYOR

2025 MAROOCHYDORE CBD Image is indicative only.

The Sunshine Coast capital, Maroochydore, is being transformed into a vibrant and sustainable 21st century city with a new CBD that will create more than 15,000 jobs. The city centre will include smart technology to assist with city guides, climate-controlled buildings, open data initiatives to monitor usage of facilities, public transport, surveillance systems and traffic management, and feature Australia’s first CBD-wide underground automated waste collection system. The city centre will capture, store and reuse storm water while utilising renewable energy and efficient building design. The new CBD will also provide an estimated $4.4 billion boost to the Sunshine Coast economy.

2030 CALOUNDRA AERODROME

2025 LIGHT RAIL

The Caloundra Aerodrome has a masterplan to expand with new sites designated for emerging and existing businesses. By 2030 it is predicted that the number of annual aviation movements will increase to 84,000.

The aerodrome will evolve to cater for an increased number of small to medium, high-value businesses including aircraft systems design, manufacture and fitment, engineering, aircraft modification and repair.

STAGE ONE COMPLETED 2017

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CALOUNDRA SOUTH/AURA

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Light rail connecting Maroochydore to Caloundra.

While this project is in early planning stages, it will likely generate in excess of 9000 jobs over the life of the project.

As one of Queensland’s fastest growing regions, the Sunshine Coast is becoming one of Australia’s leading city regions for the 21st century.

The Sunshine Coast is building a new $33-billion economy based on a clear 20-year economic plan that supports transformational capital investment and encourages growth in seven high-value industries that will provide a platform for enduring employment opportunities for our young people.

The development of the new Maroochydore City Centre, the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion, and the recently opened Sunshine Coast University Hospital are among a handful of ‘game changer’ projects that will also provide outstanding future career opportunities.

The $1.87-billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital is estimated to offer around 4600 jobs once fully commissioned. We want as many of our residents as possible to fill those jobs as part of pursuing a career right here on the Sunshine Coast. Events like the Future Careers + 2025 Expo on May 23 are crucial to providing our young people with a clear understanding of the career opportunities that will be available for them.

In addition to this, the Coast has again been named as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities, recognised for applying digital technology to deliver economic opportunities that lead to jobs, investment and development. Our region is also pursuing the opportunity to secure an international broadband submarine cable, which will connect the region and Queensland directly to international markets. This will provide the Coast with a significant competitive edge for businesses operating in a digital environment and potentially generate new employment opportunities within our knowledge, digital and other technology dependent industries.

Investing in our young people and creating opportunities for the future are all about building resilience and certainty for the future of our communities.

The future of the Sunshine Coast is bright and we are well-placed to capitalise on the opportunities that technology and innovation will enable, and the careers that will result. The Future Careers Expo will help our youth discover the pathways they need to help us create a region that is healthy, smart and creative.

Mark Jamieson Mayor Sunshine Coast Council

Aura, The City of Colour, will cover 24 square kilometres and have more than 20,000 dwellings with 50,000 residents in 30 years. The project will provide an estimated 20,000 onsite and 20,000 offsite jobs over the next three decades. Aura will also provide ongoing construction and associated employment in that time. The first suburb, Baringa, is taking shape. The main street, town square and civic parkland will be operational by the end of 2017.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING As the largest employer on the Sunshine Coast, there are many opportunities to begin and advance a career in health.

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hether your interest is following a medical path, preventative health or aged care, all careers in the health and wellbeing industry are important.

With the ever-growing and ageing population there will be an increasing demand for health services and many students who are in high school now on the Sunshine Coast have the opportunity to pursue a sustainable career in this interesting industry.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT The health and wellbeing industry is the largest employer on the Sunshine Coast, with the latest figures showing 1700 healthcare businesses employing around 21,000 people.

The industry is expected to double its employment numbers by 2033.

Underpinning that growth on the Coast is the largest new health and medical precinct in Australia.

PROJECTED GROWTH The Coast’s health and wellbeing industry is expected to remain the largest regional employer in 2025, therefore creating an increasing demand for trained and skilled professionals.

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Registered nurses (RN) and all other nursing roles • Additional nurses will be required in medical, allied health and aged care fields due to high industry growth and the expected population expansion on the Sunshine Coast.

“The industry workforce is expected to grow rapidly in the next 10 to 15 years”

The industry workforce is expected to grow rapidly in the next 10 to 15 years, opening up 40,000 jobs within the region and generating long-term employment opportunities in health, wellbeing, aged care and other linked sectors.

Health information management (health informatics) • A multidisciplinary field that uses health information technology to improve health care.

The disciplines involved include information science, computer science, social science, behavioural science, management science, and others to deliver eHealth.

Preventative and allied healthcare • Examples include assistants in nursing, personal care attendant, physiotherapists. Healthy ageing and encouraging independent living is the focus of future healthcare in 2025.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL English

Mathematics

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Physical Education

Information Technology

Home Economics

Health & Performance

Health Support Services Certificate 2

Basic Health Care Certificate 3

*See your VET coordinator for certificate training in health that may be available at your school.

TAFE Queensland East Coast can offer training in a range of clinical and non-clinical areas to complement your existing skills. Training opportunities include: Accounting and Finance

Dental Assisting

Leadership & Management

Work Health & Safety

Business Administration (Medical)

Health Administration

Nursing

Cookery

Hospitality

Project Management

*See your VET coordinator for certificate training in health that may be available at your school.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Future Careers+2025 Expo will be held at Lake Kawana Community Centre on May 23. Visit sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/Business/Future-Careers

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MEDICAL CAREER OPTIONS There are many careers available in the health and wellbeing industry. While some opportunities require a degree level in medicine, associated degrees also include business, engineering or computer science.

There are also great opportunities for certificate-level qualifications such as in aged care.

Because the industry is rapidly growing and adapting, it is recommended that students contact the university, TAFE or other institutions to see which qualifications are needed in order to enter their chosen career. Here are some of the different careers students can pursue for employment.

• General practitioner • Urogynaecologist • Audiologist • Cardiologist • Epidemiologist • Immunologist • Medical geneticist • Neurologists • Ophthalmologist • Paleopathologist • Physiologist • Psychiatrist • Surgeons

• Nurses • Geriatrician • Allergist • Dentistry • Family practicing • Infectious disease specialist • Microbiologist • Neurosurgeon • Orthopaedic surgeon • Parasitologist • Physiatrist • Pulmonologist

• Junior and senior administrators • Urologist • Gastroenterologist • Andrologists • Dermatologists • Haematologists • Internal medicine specialists • Neonatologist • Obstetrician • ENT specialists • Pathologists

• Plastic surgeon • Radiologists • Clinical coders • Gynaecologist • Colorectal surgeon • Anaesthesiologists • Endocrinologists • Internists • Nephrologist • Oncologists • Perinatologist • Paediatricians • Podiatrists myweeklypreview.com.au

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

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With an ever-increasing population, there is growing demand for education and research professionals on the Coast.

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he education industry is undergoing a transition on a national scale to put greater focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, otherwise known as STEM subjects.

Almost $65 million has been allocated for 10 initiatives under the Inspiring all Australians in Digital Literacy and STEM program as part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda.

The scope for future careers in teaching is ever expanding.

Future teachers will be required to have STEM skills providing for 75 per cent of jobs in the fastest-growing industries over the next five to 10 years.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT The education and training industry is the fourth largest employer on the Sunshine Coast and employs 9546 people.

Teachers, administration staff and vocational trainers are employed across 73 primary and secondary schools, a university, three TAFE campuses and about 400 private training organisations.

The University of the Sunshine Coast is the single, largest educational institution currently employing 1100 staff to cater for 12,500 students. The university recently underwent an expansion project, adding a new building to the Sippy Downs campus.

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K–12 teachers • These teachers are tasked with shaping the young minds of the next generation of students from kindergarten through to Year 12. Teachers create, plan and carry out lessons for a variety of the subject areas, set and mark assignments and mentor students to help them meet the school curriculum.

“Employment in the education industry on the Coast is expected to double”

PROJECTED GROWTH Employment in the education industry on the Sunshine Coast is expected to double, making it the second largest employer by 2033.

Employment opportunities will arise from ‘game-changer’ development projects involving construction of new primary and secondary schools, preschools, childcare centres and private training colleges.

Educational administration staff • These staff provide essential assistance with the day-to-day business activities of running an educational institution. Without them, the universities, primary schools, secondary schools and kindergartens cannot function efficiently.

Vocational trainer • Specialised teachers with five to 10 years of on-the-job experience. These teachers look after the traineeships and apprenticeships of students looking for an educational pathway outside of university. Trainers hold a training and assessment certificate and qualifications in the area they are training in.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics A, B & C

Biology

Technology Studies

Engineering Technology

Chemistry

Engineering Skills

Information Processing & Technology

Physics

Information Technology Systems

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Bachelor of Education

Integrated Learning Pathway

Headstart Program

Master’s Degree Business / Education / MBA

Tertiary Preparation Pathway

Transfer of Program

Certificate IV in Education Support

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate III in Education Support

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

*Full-time & part-time offered

TAFE EDUCATION PATHWAY

ONLINE COURSES, CAREER COLLEGES AND WORK BASED LEARNING Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Open Universities Australia Certificate III in Education Support – Open Universities Australia

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KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The most innovative and creative minds will find a challenging and rewarding career in the world of technology.

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ith so many game changer projects on the Sunshine Coast, the digital economy is poised to continue to expand and increase employment opportunities.

The nature of technology means skills learned in knowledge and professional services can be easily transferred to other fields.

All workplaces use, or could use, computers, mobiles, tablets, wearables and other technologies and so have the capacity to look out for innovative and creative individuals with skills in advanced technology solutions.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT The Sunshine Coast IT industry is in its early stages of development, with a number of small to medium enterprises supporting specific activities.

Among them is Schoolzine, a digital newsletter pioneer with more than 25,000 eNewsletters that service hundreds of schools around the country.

Storytelling and creative industries will also increasingly play a stronger role in our globally connected communities.

PROJECTED GROWTH With the region offering an environmentally friendly hotspot for technology and innovation, more startups will lead to the creation of

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Data scientist • Analyses large data to understand and predict consumer behaviour. May involve specialisations such as mathematics, statistics, modelling, medical science and engineering. Large demand for this career will be found within the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and surrounding health precinct.

“It is foreseeable the number of IT jobs could triple by 2025” Australia’s own Silicon Beach.

The rollout of the National Broadband Network will provide greater bandwidth and internet speeds, vastly improving the industry as dependence on cloud computing continues to increase.

Due to the scale of the proposed projects and population increase across the region, it is foreseeable the number of IT jobs could triple by 2025.

Computer systems analyst • Ensure that an organisation’s technological needs are met and are constantly improving with the advancements and demands of the increasingly connected world. Demand for these skills will be bolstered by the Maroochydore CBD, Aura and Oceanside developments.

Software and app developer • Designers and programmers who create software applications, programs, websites, augmented reality and virtual reality for clients.

Demand for this career will be found within all of the game changer projects, for startups, international firms and local businesses and organisations.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL Networks and Communication

English

Programming

Graphic design

Electronics Technology

Web Design

Information Technology

Science

Work experience

Art and Design

Mathematics

Databases

Creative Industries

Film and TV

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Headstart Program

Tertiary Preparation Pathway

Integrated Learning Pathway

Bachelor of Serious Games

TAFE EDUCATION PATHWAY Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking – Traineeship

Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies

Diploma of Website Development

Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media Sunshine Coast Council’s Future Careers+2025 Expo will be held at Lake Kawana Community Centre on May 23. Visit sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/Business/Future-Careers

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ONLINE COURSES, CAREER COLLEGES AND WORK BASED LEARNING Lynda.com

Skillsoft IT Courses

Learn to code courses

dynamicwebtraining.com.au

Open Universities

seeklearning.com.au

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AVIATION AND AEROSPACE

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The industry is set to almost double by 2025, with population growth placing a higher demand on aviation services.

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he Sunshine Coast is home to a diverse aviation industry encompassing domestic and international travel, pilot training, education, manufacturing, engineering, design, charter services, emergency services and maintenance.

The Sunshine Coast Airport and Caloundra Aerodrome are the two aviation facilities in the region containing high-value, small and medium sized businesses which partner with aviation related organisations worldwide.

Both airports have a diverse and dynamic range of businesses and activities that will attract differing business and investment opportunities within the aviation industry.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT Caloundra Aerodrome supports general aviation activity with around 40,000 movements of aircraft and helicopters each year.

Although it does not provide for large passenger services, there are many businesses, based at the aerodrome, with a focus on modifying helicopters, airline and flight training, advanced engineering manufacturing and training, plus an Air Museum which attracts tourists from all around Australia.

The Sunshine Coast Airport, located in Marcoola, welcomes more than one million passengers annually and is one of Australia’s leading regional airports for passenger traffic and medium to larger scale businesses.

It is Australia’s first carbon neutral accredited airport and employs more than

600 people, contributes more than $475 million to the Coast’s economy and is the largest council operated airport in Australia with 600,000 people in the airport catchment area.

PROJECTED GROWTH The aviation and aerospace industry is set to almost double by 2025 as population growth places higher demand on the current airports.

Noted for innovation and creative thinking, the aviation industry will continue to accelerate towards 2025 in order to meet its economic, technological and eco-efficiency goals.

Industry infrastructure expansion will allow access to the dynamic Asian region and the Coast is striving to be a leader in the implementation of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) or UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) training, education, design, and development.

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Advanced engineering • Engineering can take many specialised forms, from aeronautical, aircraft, avionics, and mechanical to civil. There are also emerging fields in unmanned aerial vehicles.

Airport operations • Running an airport requires a host of professions, including project managers, accountants, administration, airline staff, air traffic control staff, and ground operations.

Pilots • The most recognisable career in aviation, pilots are always required for domestic, charter, light aircraft, helicopters, as well as UAV and UAS.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL Mathematics A, B, C

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

English

Aerospace Studies

Engineering Skills

Engineering Technology

Information Communication Technology

Information Processing Technology

Information Technology Systems

Technology Studies

Accounting

Business Communication & Technologies

Business Management

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Education

ONLINE COURSES, CAREER COLLEGES AND WORK BASED LEARNING Diploma of Aviation – Instrument Flight Operations (Aero Dynamic Flight Academy, Flight Training)

Certificate IV in Aviation – Commercial aero plane Pilots License (Aero Dynamic Flight Academy, Flight Training)

Commercial Pilots License (Aero Dynamic Flight Academy, Advanced Flight Theory)

Airline Transport Pilot License – Theory (Advanced Flight Theory)

Private Pilot License (Flight Training)

Certificate I, II & III in Aviation

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TOURISM, SPORT AND LEISURE In a region renowned as a tourism and lifestyle destination, there is always an expectation for quality venues and events.

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ith pristine beaches, a lush hinterland and myriad adventure and leisure activities on offer, not to mention accommodation houses and eateries to rival some of the best in the country, the Sunshine Coast tourism industry is one of the key drivers of the economy. It provides more than 16,200 direct and indirect tourism jobs.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT Almost 9.5 million visitors spent more than $3 billion last year, with international visitors staying an average of 13.4 nights.

In 2017 the Sunshine Coast will host major and regional events that will be attended by an estimated 100,000 visitors to the region.

PROJECTED GROWTH Growth in this industry in Australia is projected to stem from a modest increase in leisure tourism as well as in education tourism and medical tourism.

On the Sunshine Coast, a growth in tourism translates to a growth in almost all industries as tourists consume a diverse range of products and services and tourism operators draw on a wide range of industries to deliver their products and services.

The local industry is expected to provide jobs for more than 21,000 people by 2024.

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Service roles • There are a wide range of career options within this industry, including hospitality wait staff, housekeeping, chefs and travel agents.

“The Coast tourism industry is one of the key drivers of the economy”

Hospitality management • Usually more highly qualified than service staff, managers are required to run cafes, restaurants, hotels, motels and other services.

Industry specific professional services • Specialisations such as event management, marketing and digital development services help to ensure venues and events run smoothly.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL English

Languages

Mathematics A, B & C

Health Education

Home Economics

Physical Education

Sports

Food Science

Health Nutrition

Computer Skills

Kitchen Operations

Food & Textile Studies

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure & Event Management)

TAFE EDUCATION PATHWAY

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Mooloolaba Campus Dual Diploma of Hospitality Management / Diploma of Business

Cert III Hospitality, Waitressing

Cert III Hospitality, front office

Basic Barista Short Course

Apprenticeship, Cert III Commercial Cookery (Block work)

Cert III Commercial Cookery

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Diploma of Travel & Tourism Management

Cert III in Travel

Cert III in Tourism

Diploma of Event Management

Cert III in Events

Diploma of Sport Development with a focus on Golf

Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation

Diploma of Sport Development with a focus on Fitness

Cert III in Fitness

Diploma of Sport Development with a focus on Surfing

Cert III Fashion Design

Cert III Photography

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AGRIBUSINESS Agribusiness is not just about traditional farming, fishing and horticulture. New technology and value added processing is providing an exciting future for this industry.

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he agribusiness industry on the Sunshine Coast is home to more than 800 small and medium-sized niche businesses and comprises primary producers, processors, food manufacturers, growers, farmers and nurseries, agri-tourism and local food networks.

Advances in technology will create employment opportunities for experts in digital, robotics, drones, agricultural machinery, repair and maintenance, food technology, nutrition and innovation.

Businesses will continue to seek staff who can improve efficiencies and logistics and develop their products through food technology and design led principles.

Many young people enter the industry through internships or work experience during secondary school, tertiary or vocational studies.

In the two years to 2015, the value of the Sunshine Coast food and agribusiness industry increased by 20 per cent to $670 million.

Processing is a growth segment, with some businesses experiencing increases of up to 70 per cent in 2016 (13 per cent was the average).

The average Sunshine Coast processing business turns over $14.5 million.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT The agribusiness industry employs 5000 people in the region and has made strong productivity growth during the past five years, injecting around $670 million into the economy.

Some of the high value segments within the industry are poultry, which contributes

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“Advances in technology will

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create opportunities for experts in digital, robotics, drones,

Production staff • Are involved in harvesting, farming, fishing and working in factories. They provide the main source of labour to a business and are the first point of interaction with a product.

agricultural machinery”

41 per cent of the value of primary production in the region, seafood 20 per cent, while strawberries, pineapples and ginger contribute 26 per cent. Cattle and dairy contribute six per cent and smaller businesses make up the remaining seven per cent.

The region also has a vibrant value-adding segment, which contributes some $250 million to local agribusiness. Seafood contributes $130 million in value-add processing and when combined with its $55 million production value, it is the Coast’s most valuable industry segment.

Digital, IT and mechanical staff • Provide businesses with expertise in the digital sector. They are specialists that can implement new technologies, analyse data sets and provide digital solutions for agribusinesses.

Management, marketing, HR and business admin staff • Run the day-to-day business operations. They are responsible for developing new products, marketing and managing new and existing staff and logistics.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL Agricultural Practices

Agricultural Science

Aquatic Practices

Biology

Earth Science

Physics

Maths A, B, C

English

Business Management

Accounting

Tourism

Chemistry

Engineering Technology

Information & Communication

Hospitality Studies

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Advanced Genetics

Agricultural and Forest Ecology

Agricultural Machinery

Aquaculture

Economic Development

Complementary Food and Nutrition

Environmental Health

Risk Management

Food in Society

Food Marketing

Food Safety: Laws, Regulations

Food Service Systems

Food Studies

Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Nutritional Biochemistry

Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology

Principles of Nutrition

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CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES More stringent policies on carbon and waste reduction means demand for clean tech professionals is on the rise.

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he region has already been recognised as a hub for clean technology businesses and aligns with Sunshine Coast Council’s vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region – healthy, smart, creative.

The clean tech industry includes a host of businesses that create new technologies in order to benefit the environment and boost business productivity and efficiency.

The sector consists of four main areas, including water, waste, energy and the built environment.

On the Sunshine Coast, clean tech businesses strive to provide continuous improvement to people, the planet and profits.

CURRENT INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT The Sunshine Coast clean technology industry employs 1770 people and accounts for 1.5 per cent of all business in the region.

There are around 150 small to medium businesses in this sector generating $214 million in economic activity.

Clean technologies have the ability to directly influence the manufacturing industry, which is the fourth largest industry on the Sunshine Coast.

The manufacturing industry creates niche products such as camper trailers, caravans, water management systems, weir minerals, pre-built houses, trussing, framing and metal work for businesses.

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Environmental scientist • Designs technologies to help businesses become more environmentally sustainable.

Examples include technology that removes or reduces pollutants, increases water efficiency and better handles stormwater and wastewater.

Environmental scientists may also design transport efficiency through electric and hybrid vehicles, biodiesel-fuelled buses, boats and aircraft that emit fewer carbon emissions.

“The Sunshine Coast has the potential to become a national business hub”

Smart building designers • Design efficient and ergonomic buildings using smart design and sustainably sourced materials to maximise physical space and lower operational costs through less reliance on airconditioning or lights, which also reduces power consumption.

PROJECTED GROWTH The Sunshine Coast has the potential to become a national business hub for niche clean technologies and solutions and is set to employ more than 2000 people by 2025.

As more stringent policy and cost reduction regarding waste and carbon production comes into effect, businesses will demand more clean technology to position themselves as a ‘green company’, or to avoid penalties that come through excess waste.

This market condition will lead to a surge for clean tech ideas and solutions, which the Coast has the opportunity to provide.

Recycling and pollution prevention professionals • Design control systems to prevent air and water pollution and operating systems that convert waste to energy. These professionals may also provide consultation and educational services to businesses seeking to reduce wastage and promote recycling.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION SUBJECTS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH SCHOOL Manufacturing

Building & Constructions Skills

Engineering Skills

Information Technology Systems

Mathematics A, B & C

Biology

Earth Science

Marine Science

Agricultural Science

Engineering Technology

Physics

Chemistry

English

Technology Studies

TERTIARY/ UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PATHWAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST (COURSES) Bachelor of Science (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Health Degrees (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Education Degrees (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Engineering Degrees (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Arts Degrees (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Business Degrees (Major or Minor in Sustainability)

Dual Diploma of Sustainability (Mooloolaba Campus)

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Apprenticeship )– Nambour

Certificate III in Automotive Service Technology (Traineeship) – Nambour

Certificate III in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (Apprenticeship) – Nambour

Certificate II, III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship)

Certificate III in Gas Fitting – Nambour

Certificate II, III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician (Apprenticeship) – Nambour

Certificate II, III in Engineering (Apprenticeship) – Nambour

Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology – Mooloolaba

TAFE EDUCATION PATHWAY

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SUNSHINE COAST SUCCESS STORIES

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Innovation and dedication are in abundance among Coast industry leaders. We have connected with some of the best to showcase the possibilities that await if you pursue a career in one of the region’s seven high-value industries.

AEROBUGS

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n his decades of working on the land, Nathan Roy implemented an integrated pest management program to disperse the helpful predator mite, among his crops to counteract the harmful red spider mite and two-spotted spider mite, which affect hundreds of crops.

However, he found dispersing them manually brought about inconsistencies.

So, he started to look at ways he could create a more controlled and efficient solution.

When Roy came across information about drones on the internet, the first seeds for Aerobugs were planted.

“I had a design that I wanted to try and achieve, but I had to start with what I could get and after many systems, I hired a draftsman and we drew up a design and went from there,” he says.

“For over 50 years, farmers have been releasing the predator mites by hand, costing them time and money to do so, but I developed a new system of dispensing these mites from above with heavy lift UAVs that are calibrated correctly to dispense the mites evenly from above the crops.”

Since Roy and business partner Nathan

Horne officially launched Aerobugs in 2014, their services are used by 95 per cent of Queensland strawberry growers and 98 per cent of South Australian strawberry growers.

The innovative technology can also provide infrared scans of crops and has the capability to be programmed according to GPS points to ensure crops on even the most difficult terrain are properly treated.

This has attracted the attention of companies in Europe and the US, who have approached Roy for demonstrations.

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t was 14 years ago, at the age of 25, when Will Shrapnel launched HeliMods at the Caloundra Aerodrome.

Armed with a small hangar space and a $5000 credit card, Shrapnel has invested tens of thousands of hours in his business and achieved his dream of producing one of the best helicopter modification companies in the world. He now completes work for companies based all around Australia, as well as companies in America and Canada.

Here, he shares his insight into the industry: 1. How do you feel the Sunshine Coast aviation industry has changed and evolved since you started HeliMods?

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QUESTIONS WITH HELIMODS FOUNDER WILL SHRAPNEL

Aviation has always been strong on the Sunshine Coast and there is a rich history of successful businesses that have operated from our region, however only in more recent times has the industry been more widely recognised for the contribution it makes to our economy.

2. What are some of the most positive changes you have seen?

The formal recognition as one of the Sunshine Coast’s seven high-value industries has been a huge positive change. This formal recognition should help align and focus local government decision making to create better conditions for business to grow and invest in this key industry.

3. Do you think opportunities for young

“A lot of the farmers are already thinking out of the box as it is, to give the end consumer a good product, but Aerobugs is a way for them to streamline their integrated pest management processes so they can reduce their use of chemicals, which is what most farmers want to do,” Roy says.

For students looking at a career in food and agribusiness, or some of the innovative technology-based offshoots, Roy recommends learning how to communicate with farmers by studying the processes they use on a daily basis.

people have improved?

There is more diversity within our industry now compared to when I started out, so in that regard there is a broader range of opportunities for aviation careers available today.

I still feel, however, that there needs to be much stronger investment in our industry if we want to compete for more of the aviation and related technical careers that will be created as the broader industry evolves and grows.

4. What is your advice to students looking at a career in aviation?

Get hands-on experience as soon as you can and get involved with industry where possible.

Spend time at the Queensland Air Museum and look at the amazing flying machines and associated technology that has gone before us.

Spend time at the local airports watching what comes and goes and what is parked around the airfield. Build and fly model aircraft, and experiment with new designs and technology along the way and finally, look at what you love doing and what you are good at and aim to align your studies with the career you want.

5. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?

You truly are the master of your own destiny.

Don’t wait or expect opportunities to come to you, this industry is very competitive and if you want to enjoy a successful career in aviation, you must be prepared to do the hard yards.

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VIRTUAL REALITY

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magine stepping into another world, where you can examine minute details clearly and experience design concepts or scenarios before they become a reality.

This immensely powerful tool is one students at the University of the Sunshine Coast can access every time they step into The Cave2.

Housed inside the state-of-the-art Visualisation Studio, The Cave2 is part of the five-star Green Star rated Engineering Learning Hub, which delivers world-class learning and teaching facilities over three levels with cuttingedge 2D and 3D virtual reality techniques.

There are only four Cave2 systems in the world that can provide a near-seamless, 320-degree, panoramic immersive 3D virtual environment, and USC was the first to use the technology for teaching and learning rather than solely for research.

USC Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering executive dean Professor John Bartlett says the Cave2 is used in many ways.

“For teaching, students are routinely exposed to rich immersive 3D environments that help them engage with their learning in ways that are not possible in a conventional textbook-only, or chalk and talk, universe. In a recent immersive experience, students travelled through the wall of a human cell to learn how cells operate,” he says.

“New material is continually being developed for our teaching. USC’s aim is for every first-year student to have at least one educational experience in the Cave2.

“It’s fantastic for teachers to watch the ‘ah ha’ moment as students really understand, for the first time, how drugs such a beta blockers work in the body, or how the complex machinery within a human cell functions, or how an

“I think we’ve yet to realise the full potential of this amazing facility” Professor John Bartlett

engineering structure sustains load.”

Bartlett says schools, politicians and community organisations like Rotary have enjoyed everything from STEM activities through to 3D fly-overs of the Sunshine Coast.

The Cave2 is a priceless tool in many other areas allowing environmental and ecological surveys to be processed and displayed in 3D to enable animal habitats and populations or erosion events to be visualised. It can also recreate the data from an MRI scan to build an immersive visualisation of a human brain.

“Everything about the Cave2 is out of the box, because academics and developers are

striving to explore concepts in ways not previously attempted,” Bartlett says.

“I think we’ve yet to realise the full potential of this amazing facility. It is having a tremendous impact in our teaching, and it has added new dimensions to our engagement with partners, collaborators and visitors.”

The principal systems integrator for the visualisation facilities was Mechdyne Corporation, a US-based company that is a leading global provider of high-end, audio visual, virtual reality systems and simulators Mechdyne CEO Chris Clover says USC is leading the way in innovation.

THE INNOVATIVE SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH INSTITUTE

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emand for health professionals across all disciplines is growing and the development of the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct will ensure this growth is sustainable for many years to come. The next generation of Sunshine Coast trained health professionals will have access to the best technology possible, with the 10,000-squaremetre Sunshine Coast Health Institute offering state-of-the-art training facilities.

Located between the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, SCHI is already home to more than 1000 University of the Sunshine Coast and TAFE Queensland East Coast students.

SCHI director Anton Sanker says the facility provides an opportunity for students to become immersed in a hospital campus, allowing for a more seamless transition into the hospital work environment.

“SCHI has a full suite of high fidelity clinical

simulation training rooms including a surgical theatre, intensive care unit, birthing and resuscitation rooms. These rooms are fitted with state of the art technology and exact replicas of the hospital clinical environment,” Sanker says.

TAFE Queensland East Coast Head of Nursing Jo-Liz Prosser says the SCHI facility offers students an innovative study experience.

“The unique collaboration of the SCHI will enable Diploma and Bachelor students to cohabitate in a purpose-built training facility and utilise shared resources; providing a greater practical experience in their clinical skills training, resulting in an increased skill level prior to hospital placements and employment,” Prosser says.

“Students studying at SCHI are for the first time ever able to walk from the classroom immediately into a fully operational hospital for hands-on practical training which

Anton Sanker guarantees their skills become second nature and they graduate job-ready.”

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CULTIVATING OUR FUTURE

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ur region has a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem network of education programs, co-working spaces, advocacy, events and meetups, which has developed organically across the community.

This provides young people with a wealth of opportunities that can help connect and support them on their journey.

Study Sunshine Coast – An initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council, the regional Education and Research Industry Taskforce and Education Sunshine Coast, the Study Sunshine Coast portal is all about promoting the education, lifestyle and career opportunities that are available in the region to international and domestic students.

Visit studysunshinecoast.com.au.

Digital Sunshine Coast – This collaborative project is hosted by Regional Development Australia Sunshine Coast in partnership with the council and a network of organisations and individuals, in a bid to connect people on the topic of digital innovation.

Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance – The Creative Alliance provides advocacy, networking and professional development, as well as showcases the region’s creative and knowledge industries.

GovHack Sunshine Coast – This annual event explores the opportunities for new products and services based on open data sets.

Sunshine Coast Council HackFest – An annual event promoting the creative use of open data.

Mountain Creek State High School Coding and Innovation Hub – Provides professional development opportunities for teachers and advanced coding for students.

Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards – This annual program is for youth in grades 10-12 to showcase innovative ideas, learn new skills and win prizes.

CoderDojo Sunshine Coast – For school children, this free coding club is held on Saturdays during the school term.

WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

Startup Weekend Youth – This annual weekend event helps school children to progress their ideas into business opportunities.

Generation Innovation – This annual challenge is for 15-25 year olds wanting to start their own business.

For more information on these and other initiatives, please visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/Business/Future-Careers

INNOVATION IS THE KEY FOR THE FUTURE OF AGRIBUSINESS

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acqui Wilson-Smith is one of the most recognisable faces in the Sunshine Coast’s agribusiness industry.

Wilson-Smith is in charge of global innovation for McCormick, which owns Gourmet Garden. She is the chairman of the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) and recently received the Rural Industries and Development Corporation Queensland Rural Woman’s Award.

IN HER WORDS Here, the advocate for innovative thinking shares her vision for the future of the industry: I started at Gourmet Garden in 2009 and since then it feels that the food industry on the Sunshine Coast is getting smarter, more creative and continues to be green.

The Coast is a magnet for attracting creative, progressive people who value the quality and provenance of our food.

As our infrastructure and services improve, such as the University of the Sunshine Coast outputs quality business and marketing graduates, our airport expands, our Innovation Centre curates food accelerator programs for start-ups and our collaborative industry network, FAN thrives and creates a sharing and mentoring environment, I can see the Coast becoming renowned as the most progressive food innovation hub in Australia. There will be a focus on high quality, health and wellness, technically savvy and sustainable solutions in food and agribusiness.

Global improvements in IT and digital communications are a fantastic enabler to connect our region to the rest of the world and cut out any issues related to distance.

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interested and involved in food and agribusiness at as many levels along the value chain to start building an empathetic understanding of the industry.

That could include volunteering or getting work experience at a local farm, cafe, food retailer, growing your vegetables, creating your own recipes, dining out at restaurants, visiting delis, supermarkets and farmer markets at any opportunity, studying ingredients list on food packaging, joining FAN as a student member and networking at local events and workshops all about food and agribusiness.

It has also helped to improve opportunities for young people looking to establish a career in agribusiness.

Global and international opportunities for young people are now here on the greater Sunshine Coast thanks to IT. I’d like to see the greater Sunshine Coast region more actively attract creative, talented global citizens with big picture thinking, who care about world issues.

I have always been an advocate of travel to broaden one’s horizons, spark creativity and to develop a greater empathy for others, so I will be encouraging my three children as they grow up to travel and perhaps spend some time living in other parts of the world. I will also be hoping that they will consider returning to settle on Sunshine Coast as it will offer viable and exciting career options as well as an extraordinary lifestyle.

For students looking to get involved in agribusiness as a career, I suggest you get

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MY TOP THREE TIPS FOR STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN AGRIBUSINESS ARE: 1. Learn about design led thinking and realise that it’s all about being 100 per cent customer centric and empathising with your customer along their entire customer experience journey.

That means their relationship with your business is much greater than just the product or service you sell. It includes how they first heard about your business, how they find you, and how they discard you and how they consider repurchase.

2. Have a positive attitude to failure. Always be in beta mode and prepare yourself for change.

Mitigate risks by constantly reaching out to your customers to find out where you are failing, so that you can then focus on finding solutions. Embrace rapid prototyping to test first at every step.

3. Collaborate with others and surround yourself with a diverse bunch of people who will respectfully challenge each other to think differently.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Future Careers+2025 Expo will be held at Lake Kawana Community Centre on May 23 from 9am to 3.30pm.

This year, it will combine with Health Heroes to highlight the impact of technology on all seven Sunshine Coast high-value industries and the jobs of the future.

More than 1500 high school students are expected to embrace hands-on displays from some 70 exhibitors, which will showcase advances like how 3D printing is changing the world of prosthetics and gourmet food, how holo-lenses are impacting education and training, how virtual reality is redesigning the tourism experience, and how ordinary household downpipes will soon be capable of powering a house.

Mayor Mark Jamieson says it is important for young people to look to the future when choosing their career paths.

“It doesn’t matter if you want to be a plumber, mechanic, chef, or scientist, technology will play an integral part in the future of all jobs,” he says.

“Sunshine Coast Council is proactive in ensuring students are prepared to meet the future needs of our growing economy.”

There are still places available for Coast schools and students to attend.

For more information, email tim.mcgee@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au or visit sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/Business/FutureCareers

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