THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Tuesday, 01 September 2009
054/2009
150TH SKILLING AGREEMENT SIGNED
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today
announced that the 150th Agreement under the Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry
(SADI) Program has been signed with Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd.
“The Agreement will provide this Small to Medium Enterprise with an additional 20
training opportunities over and above the company’s normal training program,” Mr
Combet said.
“With a combined total of over 100 year’s experience in the heat-treating industry,
this Queensland owned family business has been operating since 1979 and has
grown from a one man show to a staff of 40 in Brisbane.”
“Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd is a market leader in Australia, and the only
thermal treatments company to be part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Project.”
“To date, Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd has processed components used
in structural, weapons bay, missile and guidance as well as other components for the
project.”
“The Agreement represents a joint commitment on the part of the Defence Materiel
Organisation (DMO) and Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd to spend over
$126,000 on defence-specific technical training.”
“The Australian Government has committed more than $43 million from SADI
Program funds to address the unique character of many defence-relevant skills and
the rising demand associated with the ongoing modernisation and expansion of the
Australian Defence Force’s capability.”
“Mrs Combet commended staff at both Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd and
the DMO for their collaborative efforts in reaching this latest Agreement.”
“The SADI initiative shares the responsibility for skills growth and development
between industry and Government.”
“Given the importance of this industry to our national security, the Government is
strongly committed to supporting defence industry with a meaningful response to the
specific training needs of the defence sector,” Mr Combet said.
Media contacts
Rod Hilton (Mr Combet)
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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