TAFE NSW Wyong and surrounding campuses have turbocharged their automotive training with the generous donation of eight Hyundai cars boosting students access to cutting-edge technology.
TAFE NSW Automotive Teacher Chris Isaac said the cars, known as pre-production models, would likely have been destined for destruction.
“Now, thanks to this donation these cars have been repurposed to provide hands-on learning for TAFE NSW automotive students in a rapidly evolving industry,” he said.
“These cars are like gold to us, giving our students real-world experience with the kind of technology they’ll encounter in their careers.”
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Mr Isaac said the automotive industry is changing fast with automotive technology evolving more in the past decade than in the previous fifty years. “This donation of new cars helps keep our training ahead of the curve,” Mr Isaac said.
Now is a good time to start a career in automotive repair, with the latest data from Jobs and Skills Australia showing there is a national shortage of motor mechanics.
Hyundai’s Senior Manager of National Training, Robert Hodges, said, “we’re proud to support TAFE NSW with quality product and technologies which will help equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the industry.”