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WELD AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES NEW NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING (MEM) TRAINING PACKAGE

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Weld Australia is pleased to announce the launch of a new suite of learning resources for the Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.

Weld Australia has designed and created a suite of resources for delivery of the 12 welding and fabrication units of competency in the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package. 

According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “Our resources help simplify the learning process for students, teachers and training institutes and—most importantly—place the student at centre of the learning process.”

“Weld Australia believes that a national industry, which has a national learning package, needs national learning resources. Whether you're an apprentice in Kalgoorlie, Ultimo or Davenport, you should have access to the same, high-quality training.  Our goal is to help ensure that high-quality welder learning is consistent across the country.”
  
Welders are more in demand than ever—labour shortages are inhibiting the growth of Australia’s welding industry. According to Weld Australia’s members, 50 per cent of Australia’s welding workshops are currently operating at 80 per cent of their capacity or below. When asked why this is, a lack of skilled workers was the overwhelming answer.

“This labour shortage comes as no surprise. Weld Australia has been calling for urgent action for over five years. We estimate that Australia will be at least 70,000 welders short by 2030,” said Crittenden.

“And yet, the number of welding trade workers in Australia dropped by 8 per cent in the course of just five years, and completion rates of welding apprenticeships continue to fall by as much as 23 per cent annually. It is essential that welder training is revolutionised with online, accessible and engaging learning resources.”

Weld Australia formed a national consortium of TAFEs to work on the project. Over the last two years, the consortium has collaborated with us to develop the most engaging, up-to-date resources possible. Members of the consortium piloted use of the resources, and some TAFEs have already permanently adopted them. 

Weld Australia’s MEM Resources have been built with students, teachers and training organisations in mind. It reimagines the learning process with its user-friendly interface, diversified delivery methods, and audited and accurate material. The new MEM resources are completely online and accessible via phone, mobile device or computer. This allows students to access learning at the time, place and pace that suits them best.

To learn more, register for Weld Australia’s webinar on Friday 15 September at 12 noon via: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2216911088898/WN_biBjGaLlQKORKa1mYu9IzQ#/registration 


About us:

ABOUT WELD AUSTRALIA

Weld Australia represents the welding profession in Australia. Its members are made up of individual welding professionals and companies of all sizes. Weld Australia members are involved almost every facet of Australian industry and make a significant contribution to the nation’s economy. The primary goal of Weld Australia is to ensure that the Australian welding industry remains locally and globally competitive, both now and into the future. Weld Australia is the Australian representative member of the International Institute of Welding (IIW). For more information or to join Weld Australia, please visit: www.weldaustralia.com.au.

 

 


Contact details:

Sally Wood on 0434 442 687 or sally@wordly.com.au

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