AIDN QLD DEFENCE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Queensland Defence Industry Capability Edge (DICE) Micro-Credentialling Program is a strategic partnership between the Queensland Government, AIDN and AIDN member organisations to enhance Defence Industry business acumen and workforce skills to align with the new Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities, evolving National Strategy and emerging AUKUS opportunities.

In February 2024, the Federal Government released the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) to detail its industry development priorities to meet dynamic strategic needs in “the most challenging geopolitical circumstances” since the Second World War. The DIDs introduced 7 new Strategic Defence Industry Priorities (SDIPs) which represent the industrial capabilities Defence requires in Australia.

This project will use subject matter experts to decode and unpack these strategic documents and teach skills to identify business opportunities across the 5 Defence Domains, impart digital skills to align business processes and systems to Defence needs and build business resilience nationally and internationally. Our goal is to help Australian Defence Industry remain capable, resilient, competitive and innovative into the future.

This project is driven by Australian Defence Industry need to align to the National Defence Strategy 2024 (NDS) and deliver SDIPs aligned to the budgets and timeframes outlined in the Integrated Investment Plan (IIP). The first 4 micro-credential courses offered in this series are:

Align your Business to Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities (SDIPs);
Business Resilience for Defence Industry;
Optimising Digital Processes for Defence Industry;
Defence Industry Security, Cybersecurity and DISP.

These courses are facilitated by some of Australia’s most experienced practitioners in these fields, based on successful business principles and Defence Industry best practice.

MODULE 2

BUSINESS RESILIENCE FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs)

This is a 4-hour face to face course covering the critical components of Business Resilience”, with a specific focus on Defence Industry. This is critical Defence Industry business knowledge in the “the most challenging geopolitical circumstances since the Second World War”. It covers an understanding of the 7 Components of Business Resilience, then explores Defence Industry business continuity planning, relevant standards and best practices, unpacks the elements of supply chain resilience (up and down) then introduces practical strategies to enhance your overall business resilience.

This is a Practitioner level course, covering intermediate to advanced level application of best practices and business continuity analytics.

The course has been designed for a broad mix of roles, focused on the executive decision makers, business owners and Defence Industry Prime program and/or project team leads.

PRESENTERS:

This module will be presented by Shane 'Buzz' Sarlin of Buzzworks.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Section 1 (1 hour) – Understanding the Components of Business Resilience

Risk Identification
Business Continuity Planning
Supply Chain Resilience
Crisis Management
Response And Recovery
Impact Analysis
Governance And Compliance

Section 2 (1 hour) – Defence Industry Business Continuity Planning

Uncertainty in the Defence Industry
Activity: Business Continuity Self-Assessment
The 5 Stages of the Business Continuity Lifecycle
Activity: Business Continuity Planning Toolkit
ISO22301: The Business Continuity Standard
ISO9001: The Quality Management Standard
Accreditation – To be Fitted for or Fitted With

Section 3 (1 hour) – Supply Chain Resilience

The Resilient Supply Chain Structure Model
Supply Chain (Re)Engineering
Supply Chain Collaboration and Contracting
Supply Chain Risk Management Culture
Supply Chain Agility and Reliability

Section 4 (1 hour) – Enhancing your Overall Business Resilience

Leveraging the Kraljic Matrix
Activity: Supply Chain Resilience Analysis
Crisis Management and Response
Financial Resilience
Continuous Improvement

Assessment

Digitally Administered Theory Exam
Attendee Feedback Survey

COURSE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

Please bring a Laptop or Tablet to participate in the course activities
Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided
Lunch is at your own expense
Street parking is limited, so car-pooling or public transport options are recommended
This course is open to all AIDN QLD Members free of charge

Terms and Conditions:

If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on aidnqld@aidn.org.au so your ticket can be reallocated.
Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser.
These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.

For more information please contact Alanna at aidnqld@aidn.org.au.