TasTAFE Opens Automotive Facility in Cambridge
TasTAFE has officially opened a new Automotive Training Facility at Cambridge Industrial Park, marking a significant investment in Tasmania’s automotive workforce pipeline.
The purpose-built facility was secured through a partnership between TasTAFE and the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, with funding support from the Tasmanian Government. The workshop is designed to replicate a professional service centre environment, featuring six hoists, tyre fitting and balancing areas and three flexible teaching spaces equipped with AV and VR technology.
TasTAFE is already delivering Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at the site, with Vehicle Inspection and Automotive Air Conditioning training to follow later this year. From 2027, the facility will expand to include Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and EV and hybrid skill set training.
TasTAFE CEO Dr Norman Baker said the timing reflects real workforce pressure across the state. “Our need for skilled technicians has never been greater, supporting our freight networks, regional communities and everyday mobility,” he said. “Together with industry, we are preparing the next generation of technicians to service internal combustion engines, diagnose complex electrical systems, and maintain the high-voltage EVs and PHEVs entering our market.”
Tasmania’s automotive sector contributes close to $300 million annually to the state economy and employs more than 7,500 people. The state also has the oldest vehicle fleet in Australia, which Dr Baker says makes a skilled local workforce critical to keeping vehicles safe and roadworthy.
