Education & Training
Our Education and Training program will develop the skilled workforce necessary to transition heavy industries to operate in the new low-carbon economy.
Our Education and Training program will develop the skilled workforce necessary to transition heavy industries to operate in the new low-carbon economy.
HILT CRC’s Education & Training program is a major catalyst for equipping Australia’s future workforce with the skills required to adapt to low-carbon markets and be sustainable for the long term. We provide opportunities to both retain expertise in the industry and attract new entrants to it.
We do this by:
Through engagement with industry and universities we are training the heavy industry workforce of the future through practical, demand-driven research projects with world-leading teams and facilities.
We offer Higher Degrees by Research (HDR), through a PhD or Masters qualification providing you with world-leading training in a field of growing demand to take your engineering career further.
By joining our postgraduate research program, you will work on real industry problems and challenges with the potential for immediate high-impact practical results to decarbonise heavy industry. When undertaking a research degree with us, you will also gain:
Expert knowledge – designed specifically for the heavy industry sector and draws on your foundation of engineering knowledge by developing further skills tailored to transitioning the steel, iron, alumina and cement industries to reduce heavy industry’s carbon emissions.
Invaluable networking opportunities and professional development – benefit from opportunities to collaborate and network with multiple industries and research experts and teams via participating in the HILT CRC specialised webinars, yearly conferences and master classes.
Career outcomes – linked with industry and government, you will gain hands on industry experience to help you develop the skills required to operate in a new low-carbon economy, become an expert in your field, and enhance your employability.
A platform for communicating your findings – your research findings may be presented at industry conferences, published, commercialised and in turn, create a positive impact on society.
For further information, please contact us to learn more about postgraduate research opportunities with HILT CRC and how to apply.
If you are interested in studying a research degree with us, you can choose a project (or multiple projects) listed below or propose your own by contacting us at hdr@hiltcrc.com.au.
We can provide full, co-funded or top-up scholarships to eligible postgraduate students (Higher Degree by Research students at both Master and PhD levels) across our three research programs at our partner universities.
Why apply for a scholarship with HILT CRC?
The types of scholarships and financial support available usually include:
Any student interested in undertaking a postgraduate scholarship is encouraged to review the Scholarship Guidelines and complete the HDR Scholarships Application Form. Details for how to apply for postgraduate scholarships are included in the guidelines.
We support our PhD students by offering internship opportunities enabling them to work with our industry partners on HILT CRC related research projects.
By undertaking an internship, students are provided with valuable learning opportunities and workplace experiences to help them become future industry leaders. These experiences allow our students to integrate theory they learn during their PhD studies with practice, in a real-world setting with an industry partner.
Internship placements not only benefits our students but also allows our industry partners to help to nurture tomorrow’s engineering professionals, while gaining access to a dynamic talent pool of upcoming PhD graduates and identifying future employees.
The objectives of the internship program are to:
Connect – talented PhD students with industry to offer a unique skill-set and gain a fresh perspective on new ideas.
Collaborate – facilitate linking industry partners with future engineering industry leaders passionate about learning and their future career.
Contribute – help industry to develop the next wave of talented engineering professionals.
Discover – allow students to gain insight into industry and build their professional networks.
To check your eligibility for an internship placement, please review our PhD Internship Guidelines or contact us for more details.
Grant applications are now open. Review the application guidelines and complete the online form by Friday 6 September.
In addition to supporting Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students at both Master and PhD levels, we provide financial support for the development of coursework materials at VET, undergraduate and postgraduate levels through the HILT CRC Coursework Grant program.
The below education and training providers are eligible to apply for the “HILT CRC Coursework Grant”.
For enquiries, please contact us at hdr@hiltcrc.com.au.
Heavy industry-focused short courses and micro-credentials at all levels are currently being developed to support lifelong learning initiatives for our industry partners. These will provide a structured ladder of learning and upskilling for employees and include the latest findings from HILT CRC research programs.
We will also have a particular focus on meeting the workforce shortages and skill gaps in regional areas. As such, flexible delivery methods, including web-based learning and weekend block release packages, will become available to maximise employees’ ability to participate in these training opportunities.
Details of training opportunities will be updated here when they become available.
HILT CRC aims to support 45 PhD and 50 Masters students undertaking an industry-focussed research project at one of our 6 partner universities during our 10-year lifetime. Here are some of our postgraduate students who have joined us so far.
PhD Student
ProjectAssessment of hydrogen-driven alumina calcination process
PhD Student
ProjectLow-carbon alumina calcination
PhD Student
ProjectFundamental insights into novel thermal green pathways for transforming low-grade Australian iron ore into high-value products
PhD Student
ProjectComputational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of hydrogen plasma reduction ironmaking
PhD Student
ProjectSynthesis and application of metal-organic frameworks for carbon dioxide capture
PhD Student
ProjectA comprehensive study on the bio-pulverized coal injection (PCI) application in Australia for the steel industry’s carbon-neutrality process
PhD Student
ProjectApplication of packed beds for thermal energy storage
PhD Student
ProjectTechno-economic analysis of heat pumps for waste heat recovery
PhD Student
ProjectAnalysing the influence of heating and cooling on clay calcination
PhD Student
ProjectGreen ironmaking of Australian-grade iron ores using hydrogen-direct reduced iron-fluid bed reactor
PhD Student
ProjectThe valorisation of effluents from the hydrometallurgical upgrade of iron ore
PhD Student
ProjectEmissions and cost implications of the Australian Guarantee of Origin scheme for hydrogen production