TAFE Gippsland developed a local Certificate in Biomanufacturing in collaboration with industry which supports the diversification of the regional economies.
About the initiative
The Gippsland region has traditionally relied on fossil fuels industries employment and is seeking opportunities in new industries as the shift towards renewable energy has created a workforce transition imperative.
The BioPathways Partnership Project in response co-developed a local biomanufacturing pathway that builds on Gippsland’s capabilities in agriculture and food. The partnership identified an absence of related training products and set out to develop new material for local workers.
The partnership consists of TAFE Gippsland and Opal Australian Paper (pulp and paper products manufacturer).
Through the BioPathways Project, this partnership supports the future development of biomanufacturing in the Latrobe Valley and provides the opportunity for the Gippsland region to become a hub for the emerging biomanufacturing economy.
Outcomes
The partnership resulted in the development of courses and facilities which are the first of their kind in Australia and provide an example of how an industry-led partnership can support the diversification of regional economies.
This offering has been provided consistently since December 2020 in TAFE Gippsland's Yallourn Campus and continues to support reskilling of workers to the merging biomanufacturing industry.
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