TAFE and CoreAdditive combine Efforts for new 3D Printing Workforce in Australia

Renowned vocational education provider TAFE Queensland has partnered with 3D printer reseller CoreAdditive to enhance Queensland and Australia’s additive and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

TAFE Queensland, a renowned vocational training provider, and CoreAdditive, a market leader in Australia for markforged additive manufacturing products, are seeking a two-year collaboration. They will develop and implement training programs in 3D printing, composites and additive manufacturing.

James Staples, Chief Executive Officer of Core Additive, expressed great pride in the partnership between Core Additive and TAFE Queensland. Recognizing the significant role TAFE Queensland plays in vocational education and training, Staples highlighted the value of this collaboration in advancing the additive and advanced manufacturing sector.

“We are excited to see what this partnership can deliver across the next two years and know we have chosen a like-minded partner in TAFE Queensland that will work to ensure this industry is supported by necessary training in years to come,” Mr Staples said.

Shawn O’Sullivan, Business Development Manager of Emerging Industries at TAFE Queensland, said that as the largest training provider in the Sunshine State, TAFE Queensland has the resources to meet the growing training needs in the industry and is excited to help train the next generation of skilled manufacturers.

“TAFE Queensland is constantly developing and adapting training to meet the current and future needs of the industries we service. Our teachers are experts with deep connections to their industries and they provide training across 60 campus locations from Cairns to Coolangatta and out to Mt Isa with industry-standard equipment and materials,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“This partnership is one of many that TAFE Queensland holds across a range of industry sectors to develop the training needed to future-proof local industries. With a class-leading advisor in Core Additive, we can develop training safe in the knowledge that it is what serves Queenslanders best,” he said.