Emerging Technology Radar

Technologies reshaping employer requirements, scored against current curriculum coverage and training capacity.

Technologies tracked

monitored quarterly

Critical priority

require immediate curriculum action

Average coverage

39%

curriculum coverage

Fastest growing

Generative AI+48%

demand growth

Demand Growth vs Curriculum Coverage

Wide gaps between the two lines indicate curriculum lag.

Semiconductor manufacturing shows the widest gap: 29% demand growth against 12% curriculum coverage.

Technology Cards

Each technology with its recommended curriculum action.

Generative AI

Critical

Demand growth: +48%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Low

Curriculum coverage31%

Recommended action: Add AI-assisted development module to all IT courses

Robotics

High

Demand growth: +34%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Low

Curriculum coverage38%

Recommended action: Introduce robot cell integration practicals

EV Technology

Critical

Demand growth: +38%
Industry adoption: Very High
Training capacity: Low

Curriculum coverage44%

Recommended action: Expand EV technician capacity and equipment

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Critical

Demand growth: +29%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Low

Curriculum coverage12%

Recommended action: Create centres of excellence with industry partners

Industrial IoT

High

Demand growth: +27%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Moderate

Curriculum coverage35%

Recommended action: Embed IIoT and SCADA analytics in automation courses

Cloud Computing

High

Demand growth: +27%
Industry adoption: Very High
Training capacity: Moderate

Curriculum coverage58%

Recommended action: Standardise cloud deployment module statewide

Cybersecurity

High

Demand growth: +31%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Moderate

Curriculum coverage41%

Recommended action: Add SOC operations pathway with employer internships

Drone Technology

High

Demand growth: +35%
Industry adoption: Moderate
Training capacity: Low

Curriculum coverage18%

Recommended action: Partner with DGCA-approved training centres

Renewable Energy

Medium

Demand growth: +26%
Industry adoption: High
Training capacity: Adequate

Curriculum coverage62%

Recommended action: Add battery storage integration content

Advanced Manufacturing

Medium

Demand growth: +22%
Industry adoption: Moderate
Training capacity: Moderate

Curriculum coverage47%

Recommended action: Introduce additive manufacturing electives