New, purpose-built facilities at Acacia Ridge TAFE will enable the training of future apprentices in building heavy machinery, caravans and recreational vehicles.
Officially opening the Acacia Ridge Heavy Plant (Automotive) Centre of Excellence and the Caravan Industry Training facilities, Minister for Training and Skills Development, Di Farmer said they would provide training in cutting-edge technology and leading industry practices.
“As Queensland moves towards a greener future, the new Heavy Plant Centre of Excellence will also help provide world-class training for the electric, hybrid and autonomous vehicle industry using new machinery which produces lower emissions,” Ms Farmer said.
“The construction of the new Caravan Industry Training facilities will also cater for the growth in demand for recreational vehicles and the workers needed to build and maintain them.”
She said the facilities were building on TAFE Queensland’s industry partnerships to focus their training on preparing apprentices for a cleaner, greener future.
Member for Toohey, Peter Russo said the training facilities would help address the demand for more skilled workers in the heavy automotive and recreational vehicle industries.
“The new facilities will help put the SkillsTech campus on the map when it comes to getting more apprentices trained in the industry,” Mr Russo said.
“The caravan and recreational vehicle industry has been calling out for more workers and these new facilities at Acacia Ridge will help fill the gap in the industry,” he said.