South Australian tradies to train in national security risks

Key points

• Tradespeople, technicians and apprentices in South Australia will soon receive instruction on spotting threats to essential systems, data and supply networks. A brief course called National Security Mindset, offered through TAFE SA's centre at Regency, relies on realistic workplace situations to show learners how to detect cyber intrusions, meddling by foreign actors and dangers from people inside organisations.
• Designed for staff at varied career points, it links everyday handling of equipment and information to safeguarding national interests.
• The programme is being rolled out across TAFE SA from Term 4.