A new aviation course will be offered at TAFE NSW Nowra for the first time this semester offering locals the opportunity to jumpstart a career in aviation mechanics.

The course being offered is the Certificate II in Aeroskills which is a practical six month course that will equip students with job-ready skills in welding and fabrication, including repairing and overhauling aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-hydraulic, and electro-pneumatic components.  

This forms part of a wider strategy, enacted by the NSW Government, to future-proof industry in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region by attracting more workers to meet in-demand roles, including Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. 

Sarah Kaine, Government Spokesperson for Kiama, said, in a media release, that this new course is a win-win for local industry.

"Investing in education to address skills gaps is a win-win. It strengthens our industries, drives economic growth, and ensures our workforce remains competitive and capable. This new course will provide local industries with the skilled workers our state needs, while equipping students with the expertise needed to meet industry demands,” said Kaine.

New South Wales employs the most Aircraft Maintenance Engineers of all states and territories, at over 30% of jobs, and 17 per cent of aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia will pass retirement age in the next decade. 

Head to Tafe NSW Nowra website for more information.