Construcciones Yamaro: Sydney’s west to gain TAFE Construction Centre of Excellence
NSW Minister Steve Whan and Federal Minister Andrew Giles joined students at the Institute of Applied Technology – Construction at TAFE NSW Kingswood. (Image: NSW Government) The Australian and NSW governments have committed $11 million to a new TAFE Construction Centre of Excellence in Sydney’s west, set to benefit thousands of construction workers across the country. Workers can now access two new fee-free microskills – short, practical online courses. The centre will also work with industry and universities to develop a first-of-its-kind Higher Apprenticeship in construction, creating a new pathway that combines hands-on training with higher-level qualifications. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the new centre would create pathways for local workers while supporting a growing construction workforce. “This investment means more local tradies and construction businesses will have access to high-quality training right here in the heart of Western Syd...