The region's TAFE colleges have recognised the issue and are gearing up their training courses to fill the need. They can't do this alone, however. Unfortunately, it appears that the commitment of coal companies to training local personnel may be a little patchy." /> reports the Newcastle Herald.
The region's TAFE colleges have recognised the issue and are gearing up their training courses to fill the need. They can't do this alone, however. Unfortunately, it appears that the commitment of coal companies to training local personnel may be a little patchy." />
Mines in the Upper Hunter area of Australia are suffering from a serious skills shortage that will be affecting not only the coal industry but all other businesses that are competing with the mines for skilled workers. However, local coal companies may be not be helping as much as they could, reports the Newcastle Herald.
The region’s TAFE colleges have recognised the issue and are gearing up their training courses to fill the need. They can’t do this alone, however. Unfortunately, it appears that the commitment of coal companies to training local personnel may be a little patchy.