The South Regional TAFE’s Albany campus is installing new cutting-edge automation equipment that would allow students to learn vital automation skills and train for their future career choices.
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery led the workshop launch of the Autonomous Workplace Operations, featuring a brand new robotic track that uses radio frequency identification tags to lock in on targets.
The Albany campus also received a drone system, laser cutters, a 3D printer, a mobile communications unit, a smart autonomous vehicle, and a mobile processing plant.
The launch is part of the state government’s $25 million allocation for Western Australia’s TAFE network.
Under the four-year initiative, all five TAFE colleges will be equipped with upgraded training solutions and ensure that students can learn on contemporary equipment designed to meet industry standards.
South Regional TAFE received more than $1.1 million through Stage 1 of the Modern TAFE Equipment Program.
The Albany campus secured $438,000 in the first phase of the training program, while the Colie campus obtained $677,000.
“Industries are increasingly transitioning to the use of automation and predictive technology to maximise productivity, so it is important that TAFEs are providing skills in this field,” Ellery said. “Our investment in cutting-edge technology will ensure these students leave TAFE work-ready and prepared for the jobs of the future.”
