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Victorias next generation of construction workers are learning the cuttingedge skills required to support and grow Australia with training now underway at the Future of Housing Construction Centre of ExcellenceFederal Minister for Training and Skills Andrew Giles and Victorian Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney today visited Melbourne Polytechnics Heidelberg campus to welcome the centres first group of students who are participating in an innovative pilot program to learn modern methods of constructionBacked by the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments and developed in collaboration with industry the short course introduces students to prefabrication modular construction and volumetric construction The training is being delivered in a newly refurbished space at the Heidelberg campus and is also being adapted for online deliveryWork is underway to design a prefabricated modular building that will serve as the centres national platform for modern methods of construction The purposebuilt facility will be a handson demonstration and learning hub featuring the latest construction equipment tools and digital technologies Training delivered through the national Centre of Excellence will support the transformation of Australias housing construction sector by accelerating the adoption of modern methods of construction sometimes referred to as prefabricated modular or offsite construction With more than 60000 new workers expected to enter the construction sector by 2027 the Centre of Excellence will help build a skilled workforce ready for modern construction challenges The reach and impact of the Centre will extend far beyond the Heidelberg facility providing training and development programs that can be offered by TAFEs and other training and education providers nationwide Modern methods of construction can help to ensure new housing is better suited to the changing climate and supports ambitions for more sustainable loweremissions communities The 50 million Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence is jointly funded by the Albanese Labor Government and the Allan Labor GovernmentMelbourne Polytechnic has established formal partnerships with construction and manufacturing leaders other TAFEs and universities peak bodies industry associations and Government to develop the Centre Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Training and Skills Andrew GilesThe Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are ensuring that Victorians can access opportunities to train and learn new skills including to build the homes Victorians and Australians needWere investing in TAFEs so they can be at the forefront of this work including through the TAFE Centre of Excellence at Melbourne Polytechnics Heidelberg campusQuotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle TierneyWere backing this cuttingedge facility which will not only help build the Victoria of the future but also help students develop vital skills create jobs and provide new opportunities for more VictoriansWere building a future workforce that is ready for modern construction challenges ensuring our future homes are smart and sustainable Quote attributable to Minister for Housing and Building Harriet ShingWere backing the next generation of highlyskilled builders with the experience theyll need to deliver the safe highquality and affordable homes Victorians deserve This centre is about supporting our housing future making sure we have a workforce ready to build modern sustainable and beautiful homes for a growing cityQuote attributable to Member for Jagajaga Kate ThwaitesThe start of this new course at the Future of Housing Construction TAFE Centre of Excellence right here in our community is a great opportunity for locals to learn new skills that will put them at the forefront of building homes using modern efficient and sustainable forms of constructionQuote attributable to Member for Ivanhoe Anthony CarbinesThe Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence will be a game changer for our community creating real training opportunities for localsQuote attributable to Frances Coppolillo Chief Executive of Melbourne PolytechnicThe Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence is a case study in how the education and training sector can make a real difference in tackling some of our biggest national challenges By working handinhand with industry and government we are driving innovation and equipping todays and tomorrows workforce with the skills to embrace modern sustainable and efficient construction methods This will deliver real benefits for communities across Australia
