The Wodonga Institute of TAFE and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) have signed a five-year training contract that will see the TAFE and its partners deliver key technical trade training requirements for Defence personnel.
The training contract includes courses for Army Vehicle Mechanics, Engineers, Electrical & Electronic Technicians, Refrigeration Mechanics, Carpenters, Plumbers, and will deliver other specialised Army training courses.
Wodonga TAFE’s were able to win this tender by partnering with two other Victorian TAFEs, Box Hill Institute and Chisholm Institute, and combining their training expertise. This allowed them to present an unmatched training and service capability that met the high standards required by the ASEME and its personnel.
The winning of such a significant contract also benefits the local community. Not only will approximately 100 trainers be employed by Wodonga TAFE to service the contract, but the increased revenue will provide new opportunities to improve the high quality education services the TAFE offers to local people, businesses and the community.
Wodonga TAFE CEO Mark Dixon said the significance of winning this new national Defence contract cannot be overstated.
‘The fact that Wodonga TAFE was able to take the lead in collaborating with two other Victorian TAFEs is something quite innovative and new to the Victorian TAFE sector.’