Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01711:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01711
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 3056–4107

5  Prescribed program
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the Welding Simulators, Automation and Next Gen Technology Training Program (the program) is prescribed.
 (2) The program provides funding to the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council to purchase welding simulation equipment required to upskill the welding workforce in new technologies.
 (3) The purpose of the program is to:
          (a)    improve advanced manufacturing sector awareness for students and teaching staff at participating schools in Tasmania;
          (b)    facilitate a pre-employment course for learners to gain an understanding of key welding concepts and associated skills which will assist with employment within the manufacturing sector;
          (c)    provide learners with experience in advanced manufacturing technology and a better understanding of the role of such technology in the modern manufacturing environment; and
          (d)    facilitate subject matter expert training to upskill existing staff and new operators.