Upskilling Burdekin Tafe For Bright Future

Supporting the future of vocational education, tertiary study and upskilling opportunities in the Burdekin have again been brought to the fore as Member for Burdekin Dale Last continues his advocacy for the future of the shire’s TAFE College.

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Mr Last said the need for skilled labour in our region combined with the desire to offer school leavers the chance to study, upskill and work in the community they grew up in meant the local TAFE College had a pivotal role to play.

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“There have been plenty of views over the years around how the Burdekin’s TAFE college could be better utilised to support the needs of current students and the industries that rely on access to TAFE courses and accreditations,” Mr Last said.

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“Under the former Labor government discussions around the Burdekin TAFE lacked consultation with stakeholders and failed to provide the support the college needed to play a proactive role in the community.”

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Mr Last said both community interest and a recent meeting with the TAFE CEO had re-opened the doors to take a fresh look at the local campus and what it can offer both now and into the future.

“I was pleased to meet with the TAFE Queensland CEO recently to discuss those previously held views and what support is needed to reignite and futureproof the TAFE College in the Burdekin,” Mr Last said.

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“The Burdekin TAFE College should be a facility our community is proud to recognise as a centre that supports our local industries to fill the critical skills shortages we face.”

“By working with stakeholders, including our major industries and small businesses we can better utilise our TAFE College and reduce the need for students to travel to other localities to study.”

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