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H&B Defence and Curtin University launch nuclear training partnership for AUKUS.

Defence Connect, 19 December 2025, By: Stephen Kuper

H&B Defence and Curtin University have announced a new partnership to deliver Australia’s first nuclear fundamentals training course led by experts from the United Kingdom and the United States with direct experience in nuclear-powered submarines.

The two-day micro-credential course will begin in March 2026 and will be offered several times each year. It is designed to boost Western Australia’s technical readiness as the state prepares to support the sustainment of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership.

Aimed at engineers, technicians, project managers and defence industry support staff, the course will provide a foundational understanding of naval nuclear propulsion.

Topics will include the fundamentals of naval nuclear engineering, the history and development of US and UK naval nuclear programs, quality assurance and risk-management frameworks, and the safety, regulatory and compliance requirements associated with nuclear-powered submarine sustainment.

Participants will gain practical insight into the standards, culture and discipline required to operate safely and effectively in a nuclear-regulated environment, skills that are expected to be in growing demand as Australia develops its sovereign capability in this area.

Accredited as a Curtin University micro-credential, the course will be delivered by H&B Defence’s international team of certified nuclear professionals.

The instructors draw on the global experience of parent companies HII in the United States and Babcock in the United Kingdom, bringing more than 160 years of combined, real-world experience in nuclear engineering, operations, safety and regulatory compliance.

The partnership aims to ensure participants learn directly from practitioners with firsthand knowledge of modern nuclear programs, translating complex concepts into practical, job-ready skills for Australia’s emerging submarine workforce…………………………………………… https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/naval/17437-h-b-defence-and-curtin-university-launch-nuclear-training-partnership-for-aukus

December 22, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Education