Tradies teaching tradies key to growing Australia's construction workforce
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed a $5 million Australian Government pilot to help experienced tradespeople become vocational education and training (VET) teachers. The aim is to grow the construction workforce.
$5 million Australian Government pilot investment to help experienced tradespeople become VET teachers
How will the $5 million pilot for tradies becoming VET teachers help grow the construction workforce?
Builders, carpenters and other trades may find it easier to move into teaching, and apprentices may get instructors with more recent site experience. This could help ease skills shortages over time.
Key takeaways
- The Australian Government has committed $5 million to a pilot program for tradie-to-teacher pathways.
- The pilot supports experienced tradespeople to become VET teachers.
- The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the investment.
- HIA says tradies teaching tradies is key to growing the construction workforce.
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