TAFE students in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs are benefiting from cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and facilities closer to home, thanks to a $1.95 million upgrade at Chisholm Institute’s Dandenong campus to enhance hands-on learning opportunities for TAFE engineering students.
The upgrades mean students can now undertake specialist training in operating advanced computer numerically controlled (CNC) and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology.
Up to 800 Victorian students a year will benefit from learning in-demand technical skills at the new training facilities, while strengthening capability across the vocational education and training sector and supporting the growth of Victoria’s skilled workforce.
“These state-of-the-art training facilities will improve the speed and accuracy of students’ knowledge and will help develop expertise in the advanced manufacturing sector for Victorians,” said Victorian Minister for Skills and TAFE, Colin Brooks.
“The Allan Labor Government is focused on backing TAFEs and industry to set up our state for the future – boosting advanced manufacturing, strengthening local production, driving greater efficiency and sustainability, and reducing waste.”
The Federal Government’s $50 million TAFE Technology Fund supports TAFEs nationwide to upgrade and expand infrastructure, including laboratories, workshops and IT systems. A total of $8.61 million has been allocated to projects in Victoria.
Chisholm Institute’s Dandenong campus is the sixth TAFE Technology Fund project in Victoria that has been completed.
For more information, visit the TAFE Technology Fund website.
