Construcciones Yamaro: Students get up close with Komatsu machinery
Komatsu has welcomed students from Forest Lake and Mabel Park State High Schools to its Brisbane facility for a behind-the-scenes look at construction and mining equipment, including time on machine simulators.
The visit was part of the Beacon Foundation’s Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP), which connects students with industry professionals and career pathways.
Trevor Hyde, regional general manager at Komatsu Australia, says demand for skilled workers across construction, mining and heavy industry continues to grow, with programs like GrIPP helping build career awareness and practical skills for students.
“Many students don’t know how many diverse career opportunities are available to them in heavy industries,” says Hyde. “Through our 26-year partnership with the Beacon Foundation and their programs, we’re able to help put these opportunities in front of students and help build a strong and diverse future talent pipeline.”
While on site, students learned what keeps Komatsu running, exploring a range of career paths across supply chain, sales and business development, engineering, customer service and operations. They gained insight into how machines are engineered and built, the technology that keeps the warehouse moving, and how machines of all sizes are serviced and repaired.
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Students also experienced immersive virtual reality and simulator applications for machine operations, putting their skills to the test in a hands-on Komatsu environment.
Scott Harris, chief executive of the Beacon Foundation, says the program benefits both students and host organisations.
“Young Australians can’t be what they can’t see,” says Harris. “The Beacon Growth Industry Preparation Program is a fantastic example of showcasing a whole new exciting employment world to young people.”
Komatsu’s involvement forms part of its broader Youth Program, which focuses on creating pathways for the next generation and building a diverse workforce.
“Our Youth Program brings together our grassroots engagement activities under one strategic umbrella,” says Hyde. “Through partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Foundation, Clontarf Foundation, STEM Punks, Explore Careers, and local schools and universities, it allows us to showcase the wide range of career opportunities in mining and construction to school students, school leavers and university students.”
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