Communities in bushfire-affected areas will have access to fee-free training courses to support the clean-up and recovery operation following the recent bushfires across NSW.
Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Disaster Recovery, John Barilaro, has announced that a range of fee-free short courses are now available to the Moruya community.
The courses will equip students with the skills that they need to rebuild and repair vital infrastructure and businesses after the recent bushfires.
The full range of fee-fee courses that will be available at TAFE NSW Moruya are:
· Statement of Attainment Espresso Coffee Making Skills
· Asbestos Awareness
· Responsible Service of Alcohol
· Responsible Conduct of Gambling
· Statement of Attainment in First Aid
· Statement of Attainment in Farm Fencing
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Members of the Eurobodalla can visit TAFE NSW or www.tafensw.edu.au/bushfire-relief for more information.
The NSW and Commonwealth Governments have already committed to picking up the bill for the clean-up of residential and commercial properties destroyed by the recent bushfires at no cost to owners.
Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Disaster Recovery John Barilaro said the fee-free courses will be delivered by TAFE NSW and other providers and will provide immediate and much needed additional resources.
“The recent bushfires have had a devastating impact across NSW and our focus is on helping these communities clean-up and rebuild as soon as possible,” Mr Barilaro said.
“We know the task is enormous and that is why we are doing everything we can to equip these towns with the skills they need to recover.”
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee said the range of free short courses being delivered was determined following consultation with local government, businesses and the local community.
“The training will be delivered by TAFE NSW and other providers, and will include skills such as tree felling, rural fencing, asbestos awareness and forklift operations,” Mr Lee said.
“These courses will equip community members with the skills they need to rebuild and repair vital infrastructure such as homes and businesses, and employment opportunities.”
TAFE NSW Managing Director Steffen Faurby said that TAFE NSW is committed to ensuring local communities have access to quality customised training to meet their needs.
“TAFE NSW continually collaborates with local people, businesses and industry to ensure that they can access the courses and funding they need to build strong and vibrant communities,” Mr Faurby said.
For more information about the range of fee-free courses available to bushfire affected communities, visit www.training.nsw.gov.au or call 13 28 11.
