The Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs Program offers fully subsidised places for eligible Victorian manufacturers to access industry-focused workshops and short courses, including via Swiburne’s Factory of the Future AI and Industry 4.0 training.
This practical, industry-focused training is already helping Victorian manufacturers strengthen their digital capability, by learning how AI and Industry 4.0 can help improve safety, quality, efficiency and competitiveness for their business.
Fully subsidised places for Swinburne’s Factory of the Future AI and Industry 4.0 training are available for eligible Victorian Manufacturers via the Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs Program (DJP) for Round 3.
Upcoming Swinburne 1-day workshops
De-mystifying AI in Manufacturing for Leaders | 21 August (Hawthorn)
For manufacturers ready to move beyond AI curiosity and see practical ways it can improve safety, quality, productivity and decision-making on the factory floor.
Accelerating Maintenance & Reliability Excellence with Digital Technologies | 1 Sep (Swinburne, Hawthorn) A practical workshop for manufacturers ready to reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life and use digital technologies to build more reliable operations.
Industrial AI enabled Digital Manufacturing for Leaders | 4 Sep (Morwell – Gippsland), 18 Sep (Preston), 16 Oct (Geelong)
A practical leadership workshop exploring how the synergy of Industry 4.0 and Industrial AI can help manufacturers improve operations, decision-making and competitiveness.
De-mystifying Additive Manufacturing in Manufacturing | 17 September (Swinburne, Hawthorn) A hands-on workshop for manufacturers ready to see where 3D printing fits beyond prototyping – from tooling and fixtures to production-ready parts.
Swinburne’s workshops are ideal for: Industry professionals in senior, middle management, and front-line leadership roles. Business owners/MD’s, GM’s, Ops Managers, Production & Maintenance Managers, Innovation/CI/Digital Transformation Managers, Production/Quality supervisors, and team leaders. No prerequisites.
Six-week part-time online short courses
AI & Machine Learning: Foundational Skills for Engineering | From 2 Sep to 7 Oct
A practical course for engineers and technical staff ready to build real AI, and machine learning skills for manufacturing and engineering problems using real-world datasets and ethical AI principles.
Ideal for: Engineering and technical professionals (basic Python knowledge required).
De-mystifying AI enabled Digital Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) for Leaders | From 22 Oct to 26 Nov
Helping manufacturers connect Industry 4.0, AI, data and automation to real improvements in safety, quality, productivity and performance – while understanding what it takes to adopt these technologies effectively. Ideal for: GMs, Quality/Production/Maintenance Managers, and Digital Transformation/Engineering leads.
Apply via the DJP platform: Click here to apply. Workshop places are limited.
More information about Swinburne’s training
Swinburne Factory of the Future Training details – Swinburne training details handbook
Questions about Swinburne’s training – [email protected]
Other upcoming courses available via the Digital Jobs Program:
Questions about the Digital Jobs Program – [email protected]
Digital Jobs Program Training details – Training details Handbook PDF
- Project Management for Leaders Workshop – Wednesday 9 September
- Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Workshop – Friday 11 September
- Industrial AI Enabled Digital Manufacturing for Leaders – Friday 18 September
- Project Management for Professionals 6-week PT course – Monday 12 October
- Practical AI Tools Workshop – Friday 23 October
To view the full suite of training available, visit the Digital Jobs Program website

