Construction is underway on a new Trades Training Centre for Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina campus, the latest addition to CDU’s Trades Precinct.
The two-storey Centre features a heavy equipment precinct, an assembly area, an industrial sand pit, and classrooms.
A $10 million project, the Territory Labor Government has provided $4.8 million though a VET Capital Grant to help fund the new centre and grow a skilled, agile and capable workforce for the Territory.
Local business Aspire Design and Construct are undertaking this job creating project, with early works underway, with the project expected to be complete in late 2024.
Quotes to attribute to Minister for Skills, Training and International Education Joel Bowden:
“The Territory Labor Government is investing $4.8 million to help strengthen vocational education and training pathways for Territorians.
“The Northern Territory needs an innovative, capable and skilled workforce to meet industry demands and we are committed to delivering more accessible training pathways for Territorians.
“Investing in apprenticeships and traineeships provides job opportunities for Territorians while ensuring we build a capable workforce here in the NT that business and industry need now and into the future.”
Quotes to attribute to CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman:
“The new Centre will be used to deliver in-demand courses to support the Territory’s trades, with an initial focus on carpentry and roof plumbing.
“Our commitment to providing modern facilities for vocational education is evident in the new Trades Centre, which will prepare apprentices with skills they need to succeed.
“We want to support the construction industry here in the Territory with practical courses that can help address skills shortages, filling the need for qualified apprentices in trades that are essential for housing and infrastructure developments.”
Quotes to attribute to CDU TAFE Pro-Vice Chancellor Mike Hamilton:
“The University has enhanced trades training and the student experience by providing high quality equipment, industry-relevant curriculum, and collaborations with leading trade professionals.
“The Centre will offer a dynamic learning environment that will contribute to the professional growth of our students
“CDU TAFE aims to give Territorians unique training opportunities. The apprentices who train here will contribute their newfound skills back into NT businesses and improve the local workforce’s capacity to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.”
Quotes to attribute to Aspire Design and Construct Executive Director Lisa Jenkinson:
“Modern facilities for teaching and learning in the trades will benefit the future of construction in the Territory and Aspire is proud to be part of CDU’s expansion of their core training centre
“Carpentry and roof plumbing are key trades in the construction industry, and to have modern facilities will only enhance the successful completion of these trades to support NT growth now, and more importantly for many years to come.”
