Students will need to identify problems and work together with camp mentors to plan, design and manufacture a motorised pushbike to industry standards.
As they complete four days of intensive trade training, the students will also complete a Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation in a new flexible mode using online resources developed by CQUniversity Australia. The program culminates with a unique networking opportunity via a site tour at the BMA Saraji Mine.
The teachers from CQUniversity Australia, Moranbah SHS, Dysart SHS, Blackwater SHS and Emerald Marist College will also play students at the camp, which provides valuable industry currency training on latest industry practice.
Trade Training Centre Manager from Dysart SHS Susann Morrow said the challenge was an extremely worthwhile opportunity that enhanced the employability and life skills of the future work force.
“The MINT Camp includes completion of modules that cover skills such as risk assessments, use of hand and power tools and basic operational maintenance tasks, which are all highly valued by resources sector companies,” Morrow said.
Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy director Katrina-Lee Jones said partnerships, such as the BMA Trade Camp program, were essential in ensuring the future development of trade workers.
“The support and expertise of industry companies like BMA provide an invaluable opportunity, particularly for remote and regional students, to get the experience they need to be work ready,” Jones said.
