EnergySafe Magazine Spring 2015, issue 41 | Page 14
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ETU and Holmesglen Institute
create new industry training centre
For the past 100 years the ETU has been
working for the electrical industry and during
that time has seen many changes. The
pace of change is increasing and emerging
technologies constantly place new demands
on the electrical industry. To ensure the
ETU keeps up with this change, they have
collaborated with Holmesglen Institute to
create Futuretech, a training facility focused
on the needs of the industry.
Located on Arden Street in North Melbourne,
the ETU has invested over $3 million into the new
training centre. The new facility will be the centre
of excellence for the industry; ensuring electrical
workers are trained to meet the current technical
and future demands of the industry.
The collaboration between Holmesglen
and the ETU follows a number of important
training initiatives partnered over the past
10 years, including the Global Green Electricians
and Electrical Photovoltaic Systems programs.
Holmesglen Chief Executive, Mary Faraone
said: “The establishment of our new training
facility, Futuretech, consolidates and extends
our strong relationship in building capability
within the electrical and energy sectors together
with the opportunity to extend our course
offerings to the wider community”.
ETU Victorian State Secretary, Troy Gray,
said, “The establishment of Futuretech is
the fulfilment of a 20-year dream on the
part of the ETU. It will boost the union’s role
in delivering electrical trades training and
expand the range of services we can offer
our members and their families.
“Holmesglen Institute are the obvious partner
due to their previous work in developing training
programs for ETU members. We are thrilled that
they have come on-board to manage the centre
and deliver top-class electrical training for ETU
members,” added Troy.
Development hub
Futuretech will play a leading role in the
development of new training courses and
programs for the electrical family of industries.
Industry stakeholders will be invited to collaborate
in the development and design of training
programs that address skills shortages and
workforce capability requirements.
Displaced Workers Program
The ETU’s Displaced Workers Program,
which works to re-skill and transition electrical
workers who face redundancy to alternative
employment, will operate from within Futuretech.
Workers facing redundancy can access
outplacement services and advice on training
and transitioning to new industries.
Futuretech opened its doors in late October
and offers pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships,
post-trade training and a range of short courses.
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or enquiries and enrolments:
[email protected]
03 9564 4700
www.futuretech.edu.au