Launching in November: New Geospatial Skills Programme to Boost Scotland’s Space and Geospatial Sector
Location Data Scotland (LDS) is a key partner in the Space Bridges Facilitating Future Space Careers training programme, which includes the highly anticipated Geospatial Foundational Skills Programme, set to launch in November, funded by the UK Space Agency.
The Geospatial Foundational Skills Programme, delivered by Fife College, will be the first of its kind in colleges in the UK. The aim is to provide foundation skills in understanding geospatial systems and their application in a range of industries. Students who complete the course will have skills suitable for entry level positions within the geospatial and space sector, brining fresh talent to this fast-growing field.
The programme consists of six learning modules with a focus on the workplace experience:
- Introduction to Geospatial Systems, Data types, Monitoring, Cartography and Data Visualisation
- Introduction to GIS, Geospatial Data and Disciplines
- Remote Sensing, Earth Observation (EO) & Satellite Observation Technology
- Completing a Geospatial Project – planning, execution and reporting
- Multi Sector Geo-Applications by Industry Sector; their Management & Impact
- Industry Applications, Soft Skills and Employability in the Space and Geospatial Industry.
Head of Geospatial at Scottish Government Alan Corbett said, “This funding has been instrumental in helping shape and deliver this ambitious skills programme. The space sector is worth £18.9bn* to the UK economy and employs over 52,000 people, with Scotland a leading employer in the sector. We need to ensure we are attracting and retaining good talent to be able to encourage more inward investment into Scotland and encourage more Scottish businesses to capitalise on opportunities as the space sector grows.”
LDS with its strong industry and public sector network, will help to secure projects and placements for participants, ensuring hands-on experience and smoother entry into industry.
To find out more about the programme visit:
https://www.fife.ac.uk/courses/subject-areas/space-industry-courses/?tagged=7137_7099&hideAlpha=true
If you have a project or a placement that might be suitable for this programme, please complete your details here and one of our team will be in touch with further details.