SkillsTech Australia institute director Mary Campbell said the opening marked the completion of the engineering automotive precinct at Acacia Ridge.

“The new 8000 square metre engineering trade building offers flexible delivery workshops, 18 classrooms, two purpose-built laboratories and numerous workshop areas,” Campbell said.

“This new facility is home to engineering trades, including fabrication trades in boilermaking, welding and sheetmetal work, mechanical trades in machining, diesel fitting and fitting and turning and advanced diploma engineering courses.

“More than 1000 students at any one time can be catered for within the state-of-the-art facility.”

The building offers technology-enhanced instruction, simulators, a modern learning environment and sustainable design initiatives.

“This is the completion of the $200 million capital works program committed by the Queensland government funded through the Queensland skills plan,” she said.

“The world-class facilities at SkillsTech Australia will ensure the TAFE institute is a provider of choice for trade training in Queensland.”