The Western Australian Government has delivered a $21.3 million upgrade to North Metropolitan TAFE’s Joondalup campus, adding an Electric Automotive Vehicle Training Centre to deliver clean energy skills training in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Designed by Hunt Architects and built by McCorkell Constructions WA, the new facility features an expansive automotive workshop with space for up to nine vehicles and three technical labs.
Premier Roger Cook and Training and Workforce Development minister Simone McGurk today officially opened the new vocational training and met with students undertaking training to maintain electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs).
“WA’s clean energy transition offers a range of exciting opportunities for Western Australians to pursue careers and take up quality local jobs of the future,” said Premier Roger Cook.
“We’re already seeing significant growth in the EV market, which in turn is increasing demand for trained EV automotive workers.
The State Government is preparing Western Australia for the transition to EVs, with various initiatives underway to support the adoption of EVs as part of the State Electric Vehicle Strategy for Western Australia.
The new centre will help develop the next generation of automotive workers to service vehicles that are key to WA’s clean energy future by providing a hub for people to train in EV technologies.
The $21.3 million capital works investment includes $1.5 million in new industry-standard training equipment including EVs, car hoists, diagnostics and simulator training systems.
More than 100 students are expected to benefit from the new facility each semester.
Skill set courses offered in battery and hybrid electric vehicles, enabling automotive professionals to upskill so they can inspect, diagnose and service battery and hybrid electric vehicles.
New computer training rooms, a robotics laboratory, office space and a conference room are located on the centre’s upper level.
The Electric Automotive Vehicle Training Centre is part of the State Government’s record $250 million investment in new and upgraded infrastructure at WA TAFE colleges.