TAFE Queensland North is working with Mount Isa Mines to deliver two new training programs.
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From November, TAFE will deliver the Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology to Glencore employees and an accredited Hydrocarbon Refrigerant short course to Mount Isa Mines employees and mining industry contractors.
TAFE Queensland chair Warren Tapp and Ron Eastburn, Mount Isa Mines’ Copper Apprentice Program coordinator announced the new program offering in Mount Isa on Wednesday.
Mr Tapp said TAFE worked with Mount Isa Mines to discuss training needs.
“Our team has been working with Mount Isa Mines, discussing its training needs and seeing what programs and short courses we can provide to help staff upskill,” Mr Tapp said.
“In early November we will deliver the Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology to 10 Mount Isa Mines employees.”
Mr Tapp said the details of the other course were being finalised for roll out at the Mount Isa campus.
“We plan to deliver an accredited Hydrocarbon Refrigerant short course to 14 Mount Isa Mines staff which will also be opened up to contractors,” he said.
“TAFE Queensland North will be investing in new equipment and this commitment shows our enthusiasm for delivering quality training and supporting industry in the Mount Isa region.”
Mr Eastburn said the new training programs will provide an exciting opportunity for their tradies to acquire new skills qualifications while helping the business.
“The Hydrocarbon Refrigerant course provides the assurance our operations will perform in an environmentally sustainable way, including compliance with more stringent environmental requirements surrounding the disposal of hydrocarbons used in refrigeration or air conditioning units,” he said.
“The Cert II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology will be offered to our diesel fitters, and will result in a huge efficiency improvement across our operations while giving our tradespeople access to valuable growth and development.”
Mr Tapp said TAFE Queensland is keen to continue to work closely with industry.
“I encourage industry, employers and the community to speak up if they believe that there is a gap in the training market for their business or industry,” he said.
“Armed with this knowledge, we can then assess the situation and develop a training solution.”