Supercharge Safety Skills – Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd is well-positioned to support the skills development needed for Australia’s expanding battery manufacturing sector, especially in light of ARENA’s $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) and the National Battery Strategy’s emphasis on workforce training.
🔋 Battery Manufacturing Expansion in Australia
ARENA’s BBI aims to supercharge battery manufacturing by funding projects in:
- Active materials (cathodes, anodes, electrolytes)
- Battery cell manufacturing
- Battery pack assembly
The National Battery Strategy highlights the need for:
- Safety training in battery deployment, maintenance, and recycling
- Skilled professionals in engineering, electrical work, and hazardous materials
- Transition support for workers from carbon-intensive industries
🛡️ How Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Can Assist Learners
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy (RTO 41033) offers a wide array of nationally accredited safety training programs that align with the safety and operational needs of battery manufacturing environments.
1. Hazardous Materials & Environmental Safety
- Asbestos Awareness & Removal (Class A & B)
- Silica Awareness Training
- Manual Handling & Hazard Analysis These are crucial for managing risks in facilities handling battery chemicals and materials.
2. Electrical Safety & Emergency Response
- Low Voltage Rescue & CPR
- Fire Warden & Fire Extinguisher Training
- Emergency Response & Rescue (Certificate III) These skills are essential for battery cell assembly and pack integration, where electrical hazards are prevalent.
3. Confined Space & Height Safety
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue
- Work Safely at Heights Battery manufacturing facilities often involve complex layouts and elevated workspaces.
4. Custom Training & Consultancy
- Tailored programs for specific industry needs
- On-site training and simulation environments
- International consultancy experience (PNG, Singapore, Laos, Mongolia)
