A new Trades Innovation Centre has officially opened at RMIT University’s Bundoora East campus, helping to create job-ready graduates for worksites across Victoria.
RMIT invested $20 million to establish the centre d which features purpose-built skills bays and state-of-the-art equipment, including virtual welders and excavators.
On-site training will simulate the multidisciplinary nature and timeframes of real construction projects, with a focus on non-technical skills like communication and collaboration.
Students will also have access to a range of support services and partners to enhance their learning, including the City of Whittlesea, Milwaukee Tool Australia and Empowered Women in Trades.
RMIT deputy vice-chancellor vocational education, Mish Eastman, said the centre delivers world class training while also addressing local skills demand.
"The new centre will connect the dots between the next generation of tradies, industry and employers, to support projects in the northern growth corridor and across the state,” she said.
RMIT trades innovation centre program manager Donna Sullivan said it is a place for students to pursue a rewarding career in trades, no matter their background.