The Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity has a strong commitment to the training of high quality postgraduate students and post-doctoral scientists to provide the nucleus of Australia's future plant biosecurity capacity. We aim to support up to 32 PhD students over our lifetime, and also provide workshops and courses for scientists already working in the plant biosecurity field, to enhance the core capacity of Australia. 

We are supporting the development of a national postgraduate curriculum in plant biosecurity, and aim to raise awareness of biosecurity issues at the industry, community, and secondary and primary school levels.

Goal

The awareness, knowledge and skill of industry personnel, and supply of trained scientists involved in the supply chain and import/export pathways will be enhanced through education and training.

Strategic objective

To undertake training of PhD candidates in plant biosecurity, to provide vocational training for people working in the plant industry and government sector, and to provide training programs for research staff and students to enhance skills, develop industry awareness, and ensure that Australia has the highest quality plant biosecurity research community.

Actions

• To support Honours candidates and up to 32 PhD candidates.
• Provide specific training for PhD and Honours candidates in plant biosecurity, a broad understanding of the plant biosecurity industry, and certified formal training in IP management, commercialisation, and business acumen.
• Deliver short courses and vocational training for the plant biosecurity community which includes industry, neighbouring countries and technology end-users.
• To support the development a national undergraduate curriculum in plant biosecurity.
• Develop biosecurity coursework for vocational training.

Benefits

• More scientists trained to work in the plant biosecurity industry.
• Students better trained in project and IP management.
• Vocational training of plant biosecurity community.