Queensland has celebrated the opening of its first-ever purpose-built hydrogen and electric vehicle training facility at the Townsville Trade Training Centre.
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TAFE Queensland proudly opened the new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab at the Townsville Trade Training Centre in Bohle, marking a significant step forward in supporting emerging industries and providing them with a pipeline of skilled workers well into the future.
TAFE Queensland North region general manager Susan Kinobe said, “For over 140 years, TAFE Queensland has been at the heart of Queensland communities.
“The new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab will enable TAFE Queensland to continue this legacy by training skilled workers for emerging industries like hydrogen and advanced manufacturing, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.”
The state-of-the-art facilities will offer a range of training options, from nationally recognised certificates and diplomas to skill sets, micro-credentials, and trade tasters for high school students as part of the TAFE at School program.
These programs will cover areas such as sustainable energy, autonomous technologies, and robotics, equipping students with the skills required for the jobs of tomorrow.
Each year, more than 2,000 trade apprentices are trained at the Bohle campus. With the addition of the new training facilities, North Queenslanders will have even greater access to cutting-edge education and skills development in hydrogen and advanced manufacturing.
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“There’s never been a better time to take on a trade—it might just change your life. These new facilities open up exciting possibilities for North Queenslanders to gain the skills needed for the future of work,” Kinobe said.
