SkillsTech TourThursday 23 October 2008AFI2008 Convention delegates are invited to tour the new $7 million Foundry and Patternmaking facility at the SkillsTech Australia Acacia Ridge Training Centre in Brisbane. The new facility includes training rooms connecting to a flexible workshop area and laboratories directly linked to the main workshop floor using the latest cutting edge technology. A Local Advisory Working Group, consisting of industry representatives (including AFI Qld Committee members), educational infrastructure members and teaching staff, has provided invaluable advice and facilitated the establishment of industry partnerships and sponsorship. Construction was completed in May 2008, with students commencing in July 2008. Prior to the commencement of SkillsTech Australia, the foundry facility was located at the Yeronga Training Centre, where there were only 22 apprentices enrolled in training. Today, there are approximately 120 apprentices with an expected 15-20% growth over the next five years. With Queensland being the only TAFE in the country to be expanding both its facility and program in the areas of Foundry and Patternmaking, SkillsTech Australia is well positioned to become the lead centre for foundry and patternmaking training in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Region. Cost: $30.00 per person Please select one of the following tours: Tour 1 Depart Resort - 8.00am, SkillsTech Tour - 9.00am-11.00am, Arrive Resort - 12.00pm Tour 2 Depart Resort - 10.00am, SkillsTech Tour - 10.00am-12.00pm, Arrive Resort - 1.00pm |
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