Byrnecut donates mining truck to South Metropolitan TAFE

The diesel/electric haulage truck has retired from the mines but will continue to serve industry by training mechanical and electrical apprentices and trainees at the college’s Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Training Centre.

Located in Thornlie, the Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Training Centre is home to industry equipment that mirrors real-life working environments to equip students with job-ready skills.

The purpose-built underground mining truck is part of Byrnecut’s significant investment in sustainable mining technology; it completed over 200 loads during operational testing.

The donation will teach students how to repair a range of mining and civil construction equipment that uses next generation electric drive solutions.

The Byrnecut Group is one of South Metropolitan TAFE’s biggest employers, with more than 150 apprentices and trainees currently training across its automotive and electrical trades.

Its donation complements the State Government’s AUS$25 million investment in new state-of-the-art equipment being rolled out across Western Australia’s TAFE network.

Minister Assisting the Training and Workforce Development Minister, Hannah Beazley, said, “Byrnecut’s donation is an example of how South Metropolitan TAFE collaborates with industry partners to ensure they’re training highly skilled and employable graduates.

“This underground truck will provide students, who are the next generation of heavy automotive professionals, with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of how electric mining vehicles work.

“The Cook Government thanks Byrnecut for its generous donation.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/17052024/byrnecut-donates-mining-truck-to-south-metropolitan-tafe/