Registered Training Organisation
Tackling Skills Shortages
Crippling skills shortages seriously affected the Australian construction industry in recent years.
Abigroup has taken a hands-on approach to tackling these shortages by introducing an extensive training programme.
In 2006 Abigroup gained accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and now delivers nationally recognised assessment, training and qualifications for our employees.
In October 2008 Abigroup opened a new training facility in Victoria. The Truganina Learning and Operations Facility is unique in that it offers employees the ability to undertake formal training - in areas from civil construction to mining - and combine it with practical experience all in one place.
The facility boasts a vehicle simulator in which employees can get used to driving heavy earth-moving equipment from the safety of the training room before tackling them in real life.
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At the opening of the facility Victorian Premier John Brumby said “What Abigroup is doing here with its training and operations facility is a great example of leadership for the construction industry right across Australia.” |
The aim is to train upwards of 1000 people per year with plans to expand the RTO courses around Australia.
In November 2009 a new training facility will be opened in Yatala, Queensland.